Archive for June, 2008
The Mack Strikes Again
Just when you thought the controversial 15 minutes of fame were up for MTA Board Vice Chairman David S. Mack, yet another controversy strikes. It seems our favorite MTA Board member likes to role play as a state trooper as well. William Neuman of the New York Times has the story: David S. Mack has […]
Security Cameras Not Coming Anytime Soon
Yesterday, New York Times reporter William Neuman posted a story about the new delays the MTA faces in their attempt to install high-tech surveillance cameras in & around the subway and commuter railroads. Here is his report: Aging fiber-optic cable in Brooklyn and Queens has become the latest obstacle to a planned high-tech system of […]
Farewell To The East End Shuttle
Yesterday marked the end of the Long Island Rail Road’s first new rail service since the 1964 World’s Fair shuttle. The “East End” shuttle was created last October in response to the traffic congestion on County Road 39 which serves as the main east-west road in the town of Southampton. Mitchell Freedman of Newsday filed […]
Metro-North President Wins Prestigious Award
The MTA’s Metro-North division issued a press release regarding their president Peter A. Cannito. The releaase highlights the prestigious railroad industry award that Mr. Cannito won. Here is the press release courtesy of the MTA: MTA Metro-North Railroad President Peter A. Cannito is this year’s recipient of the W. Graham Claytor Award for Distinguished Service […]
Moynihan Station Developers Still Optimistic
The Moynihan Station project has been in its share of battles & who knows if this much needed project will ever become a reality. If you ask the developers in charge, they will tell you that they are still optimistic about its chances even though the owners of Madison Square Garden announced they will not […]
