Archive for September, 2011
Should The MTA Fix The Port Jervis Line?
This is the interesting question posed by WNYC’s Jim O’Grady. As we know by now, the Port Jervis line had 14 miles of track washed away by Hurricane Irene. This has led to the MTA Metro-North to provide bus service at all stations along the line even though only approximately 2300 use it during the […]
TWU Attacks MTA For Alleged Health Cuts
In a story that just appeared on NY1 a short time ago, the TWU has attacked the MTA over alleged health care cuts. Tina Redwine has more: Doug Kirchner retired from New York City Transit after 28 years driving a city bus. He said he recently had back surgery and got a nasty surprise. “They […]
MTA Payroll Tax Case To Be Held In Nassau
The MTA Payroll Tax is one that has many detractors across the region, especially out here on Long Island where both counties joined others in a lawsuit to question the tax’s legality. In what makes for an interesting turn before the case even begins is the ruling by an appellate division judge that the case […]
Service Diversions 09-12-11
I have just updated the Service Diversions by removing all of the weekend work that wrapped up a minute ago. The planned work for this week & beyond in some cases has been moved to the forefront. I suggest printing out a copy before heading to your destination. If you have an internet capable handheld […]
Women Bitten By Rat At Chambers Street Station
A rat eating food left on a platform at the Chambers Street station. Photo courtesy of Marc A. Hermann for the New York Daily News. Whether you are a regular NYC Subway rider or not, chances are you have seen rats scurrying all over subway stations. Most times they are seen either running around on […]
