Archive for October, 2008
LIRR Pension Agency Failed To Act Years Ago
This is the opinion of New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo after it was revealed that the pension agency received a complaint about potential fraud 5 years ago. Robert E. Kessler has more in his report for Newsday: The government agency that oversees the LIRR pension system had a complaint about possible pension abuses […]
LIRR President Helena Williams Editorial
4 days ago Long Island Railroad President Helena Williams penned an editorial for Newsday. She talks about the LIRR’s proud history & her attempts to combat the huge disability benefits scandal that has shined a negative light on the agency. Here is a brief sample of her editorial: ‘Change at Jamaica.” It’s a familiar refrain […]
370 Jay Street Has Become A “Blight On The Face Of Downtown Brooklyn”
B.B.P. Marty Markowitz & other borough leaders at today’s press conference on the MTA’s mishandling of the property in & around 370 Jay St. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Borough President’s Website. This strong statement was made by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz in response to the MTA letting their property at 370 Jay Street […]
Park Slope Advocates Push For Simple Fixes At 4th Ave-9th St Station
Stained wall on the Manhattan bound side of the 9th St station. Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit. If local Park Slope advocates had their way, the MTA would embark om simple fixes for the many problems at the 4th Ave-9th St station on the , , , , & ( & late nights […]
Save Time & Money By Axing The Bus Fare?
Here’s an idea for the MTA, axe the bus fare on routes such as the M34 & M42 because it would speed up the commute & save money from the need of fewer buses to service the routes. Sound crazy? The Regional Plan Association sure doesn’t think so as they proposed the idea this past […]
