A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.

The MTA's New OMNY Scanners Have Cameras In Them (But They're Not Watching You, Yet)

Published Jun 14, 2019

Modified Jun 14, 2019

Never miss a story

Email address

By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .

Published Jun 14, 2019

Modified Jun 14, 2019

We rely on your support to make local news available to all

Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today

Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations

Tagged

Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.

Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations

MORE news

A dairy debate is heating up in school cafeterias.

Published Jan 17, 2026 at 8:01 a.m. ET

City regulations say temperatures indoors should be at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

City regulations say temperatures indoors should be at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

Never miss a story

Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.

Email address

By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .