Early Addition: The OMNY Tap Fail, a New NYC Classic

Early Addition: The OMNY tap fail, a new NYC classic

Because it's like messing up your MetroCard swipe, but with screens, here are your early links: John Gotti's grandsons allegedly up to no good, an apartment with a skybridge, teens don't let other teens vape and more.

OMNY software glitch hits NYC public transit commuters this week

Commuters across New York City are voicing frustration over issues with the OMNY contactless fare payment system. While the system promised a seamless transition from MetroCards, a major software update last month has left straphangers feeling like they have been taken for a ride. A number of subway and bus riders told amNewYork that they were hit with payment errors, double charges and card reading failures. Some New Yorkers shared stories of t…