MTA pitches $68 billion capital plan in Albany amid concerns over federal funding
MTA boss Janno Lieber went before state lawmakers Thursday, defending the transit agency’s $68 billion capital budget in an ...
MTA chair tells New York lawmakers the agency needs billions and it's up to them to figure out how to get it
The MTA says it needs more than $68 billion to fund its capital plan for subway improvements. The head of the agency told lawmakers Thursday it's up to them to figure out how to raise the money.
NYC Transit Chief Urges Lawmakers to Fix $35 Billion Gap
The head of New York City’s transit network is urging state lawmakers to resolve a $35 billion funding gap to help modernize ...
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Commuter rail service 'stinks' in Rockland, Orange counties, MTA Chair Janno Lieber admits
During a hearing Thursday, MTA chairman and CEO Janno Lieber told state lawmakers rail service west of the Hudson River ...
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Bronx sees decline in subway crime as NYPD ramps up transit patrols
The Bronx saw a notable decline in subway crime last month, according to new NYPD data released Wednesday, as the city ...
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Sixth of a Series: What Does ‘Through-Running’ Mean in New York?
Throughout this series so far, I have looked at the concept of through-running as applied or envisioned in several different cities: Philadelphia, Toronto and Los Angeles. It was not applied in Boston ...
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
"I'm not waiting," Hochul said. Users of the nation's largest subway system will start seeing New York City police officers on every overnight train starting Monday as Gov. Kathy Hochul announced ...
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These Stations Have the Most Rats in the New York Subway
Rats are particularly notorious in New York City’s subways, but they hang out at some stations more than others. Data from the Transit app ... station with data. Our map lets you see how ratty ...
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Congestion pricing is about preserving freedom. Really.
And that makes New York City the freest place in the country. The other day, I was staring at the subway map on the platform of the F and M lines headed uptown and a man asked me, “Where are you ...
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Which Subway Line Has the Most Delays?
By Josh Ocampo In New York City, the proximity of a subway line and the reliability of the train can be crucial factors when choosing a place to live. For some people, it’s as important as ...
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Hochul outlines $77M subway safety plan that adds police patrols to overnight trains
NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City subway riders will start seeing officers on every overnight train starting Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul said Thursday. "I'm not waiting," Hochul said.
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4-foot tall steel fences to be installed at 100 subway stations to protect riders
The new platform barriers coming to 100 New York City subway stations will be a low-tech and cheaper alternative to screen door systems, such as the one on the AirTrain to Kennedy Airport and in ...