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N.Y. MTA Budget Plan Has Risks From Borrowing, DiNapoli Says

Freeman Klopott Bloomberg.com 09/21/2011
New York MTA Completes Two-Mile Tunnel for Second Avenue Subway

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority finished excavating a tunnel for the first phase of New York's Second Avenue subway, a project plagued by delays since the city's fiscal crisis in the 1970s.

N.Y. MTA Budget Plan Has Risks From Borrowing, DiNapoli Says

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the biggest U.S. transit agency, faces budget risks from labor costs, a sluggish economy and a plan to borrow $14.8 billion, the most ever, New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said.

MTA Chief Is Resigning to Take a Job in Hong Kong

David W. Chen, Christine Haughney The New York Times 07/21/2011
MTA Chief Is Resigning to Take a Job in Hong Kong

Just two years after being named chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Jay H. Walder announced on Thursday that he was resigning to take over the MTR Corporation, which runs Hong Kong’s sleek subway and commuter rail systems.

MTA, New York Yankees seek resolution of Stadium 'Great New York Subway Race' train name dilemma

Yes, the B, D and 4 trains still go to Yankee Stadium. You just wouldn't know it by watching the "Great New York Subway Race" during Yankees games this season.

MTA Chief Jay Walder Rejects Food & Drink Ban In Subways

Eat, drink, and take the subway New York. Metropolitan Transit Authority Chairman Jay Walder has nixed the idea of banning food and drink in the subway.

MTA Official Mulls Food Ban On Subways

An MTA board member reportedly was considering introducing a ban on food and drinks in the subway to cut down on trash and rats that discarded food attracts.

MTA: Weekend Service Changes Planned On 14 Subway Lines

Getting around the city this weekend could be difficult for many straphangers, as there are service changes affecting 14 different lines.

Signal Maintainer Charged With Faking Subway Inspections

The Manhattan district attorney's office today indicted a signal maintainer on charges that he falsified subway signal inspection reports.

MTA HR staffer is being investigated for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for entry-level jobs

Jared Mccallister, Barry Paddock AND Pete Donohue New York Daily News 02/24/2011
MTA HR staffer is being investigated for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for entry-level jobs

An MTA Human Resources staffer is under investigation for taking cash payments from job hunters in a pay-to-work scheme, the Daily News has learned. Ronica Ganesh, 28, is suspected of promising applicants she could snag them entry-level subway mechanic positions for at least $1,000, sources said.

MetroCard Fare Hikes Take Effect Thursday

On top of all the mass transit problems created by the storm, riders are also facing fare hikes that take effect Thursday.


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