Archive for March, 2009
MTA Statement Regarding Negotiations In Albany
Everyone from the leaders in Albany down to the riders themselves knows that time is ticking on finding solutions to starve off a “doomsday scenario“. With that in mind, representatives from the MTA, Gov. Patterson, the State Assembly & Senate continue to hold meetings to do just that. A short time ago, the MTA issued […]
State Democrats Question MTA’s Credibility
So the dreaded date of March 25th is just about 3 weeks away. This is the day that the MTA might vote to enact the “doomsday scenario” that would affect millions of riders throughout the tri-state area. The Ravitch Commission has recommended some proposals to help the MTA close its operating budget gap & create […]
Some Politicians Rally Against Sheldon’s Toll Proposal
When it comes to the who’s who of New York politics, State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is in the top echelon. So when he proposes something, people listen. This is what happened a few days ago when he countered the Ravitch Commission’s toll plan with one of his own. Now fast forward to yesterday when […]
LIRR Adds Eight PM Rush Trains For 03-02
Within the past hour, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) issued a press release via e-mail. The press release was to announce the addition of 8 trains for tonight’s PM Rush hour due to the snowstorm. Here are the complete details: The MTA Long Island Rail Road will be adding eight additional eastbound trains from […]
MTA Prepared For Season’s Biggest Snow Storm
Late yesterday evening, the MTA sent out word via e-mail of their plans in preparation for the season’s biggest snow storm. Here are the complete details: In preparation for the predicted snow storm set to strike the greater metropolitan region, NYC Transit and MTA Bus are taking steps to ready the subway and bus network […]
