Archive for May, 2009
New LIRR Timetables Start May 18th
Yesterday afternoon, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) sent me a press release to announce that new timetables will go in effect on May 18th. Here are the complete details: New MTA Long Island Rail Road timetables take affect starting Monday, May 18. The new schedules include adjustments to train service on various branches to […]
Gov. Paterson Comes Out Swinging
Over the last few days, I have repeatedly blogged about the possible appointment of former MTA Chief Marc Shaw to replace recently resigned MTA CEO/Executive Director Elliot Sander. As I have noted, I am against his appointment as he is clearly the wrong man for the job. I also noted how I was not the […]
MTA To Probe Promotion Allegations
A few days ago Pete Donohue of the New York Daily News broke the story of alleged bullying of recently resigned MTA CEO/Executive Director Elliot Sander by Brooklyn Democratic Party Chairman Vito Lopez. Politicians from both sides of the aisle have been quiet on the allegations that Vito tried to bully Elliot into promoting a […]
Gov. Paterson Officially Considering Marc Shaw
Since last week when MTA CEO/Executive Director Elliot Sander resigned, much talk has centered on who his potential replacement might be. The name most mentioned has been Marc Shaw who I trashed back in March as the wrong choice for at the time potential opening. I am not the only one who feels this way […]
MTA Board Approves Reduced Fare Hikes
Monday was quite the busy day in the world of the MTA. As I mentioned previously, the board held an emergency meeting to approve new fare structures after Albany passed its MTA bailout package. The main news is the base fare will rise to $2.25, Unlimited Monthly MetroCards will rise to $89 as part of […]
