Are you allowed to eat in the subway in New York City?

(I am not a lawyer.) Food/drinks are forbidden on Washington, DC, Metro and on PATH trains. Alcohol is tolerated on MTA LIRR/MetroNorth, because they're railroads like Amtrak (including stations). read more

I don't know the laws and regulations governing whether or not you are allowed to eat in the subway, but if any exist, they are completely ignored and never enforced. read more

Mayor Bloomberg assured New Yorkers that there were no specific threats against the New York City subway system. However, New York has remained on a heightened state of alert since September 11, 2001. New MTA Rules Subway riders will also have to brave the morning commute without their coffee. In June, the MTA announced new rules for subway riders, effective in October. read more

By Rebecca Flint Marx | Published on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Edit A few weeks ago, New York State Senator Bill Perkins introduced a bill that would outlaw eating on New York’s subways. read more