NEW YORK (WABC) -- The MTA announced Wednesday that Demetrius Crichlow is the newest president of New York City Transit. The announcement comes amid a new report from the state comptroller's office that found the MTA will likely be short at least $176 million next year.

Demetrius Crichlow will serve as head of subways and buses at the MTA, becoming the first African American to hold the position at the nation’s largest mass-transit system.

The New York-Dublin portal went viral this summer after multiple people flashed the camera and others held up inappropriate photos, causing it to temporarily shut down.

After a viral Portal art installation opened in LOVE Park in Center City, Philadelphia now has a window into the world.

The bill will require hotels to have licenses, panic buttons for employees and 24-hour staffing at the front desk.

The Council approved a bill requiring New York City hotels to get a license by meeting certain safety and sanitation standards.

The New York City Council on Wednesday passed a hotel licensing bill that has sparked an intense debate betweent hoteliers and activists.