In a recent push to eradicate graffiti on the T, Boston Police have cracked down on vandals on most T lines. Sentences for vandals have become more harsh than the usual slap on the wrist. They now include more severe punishments like jail time, probation and thousands of dollars worth of fines.

World Wide Bus and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced last week they will run a new express bus service between Cambridge, Newton and New York City. The company is offers an introductory one-way rate of $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends until Nov. 18. The regular fare is $15 on weekdays and $20 on weekends. Service began Oct. 27.