The postponing of big layoffs of token booth clerks is the big news of the day.  In the eleventh hour, a restraining order by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Alice Schlesinger was signed.  According to the order, the layoffs could not be carried out until lawyers finish arguing their cases in front of the judge.  The sense of relief by the 475 token booth clerks, however, might be short lived, as the MTA is ultimately expected to win the case and cut the station agents. (here and here).

Also, according the Times City Room, a man, who found himself on the tracks earlier today, was killed by a northbound 5 train between 23rd and 28th, causing two hour delays for 4 and 5 trains between Union Square and Grand Central Station.