The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced its commitment to award a historic amount to historically underutilized businesses as part of its recently announced 2025-2029 Capital Plan.
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MTA Chair Lieber Visits Coney Island DFNQ Station For National Night Out
It wasn't the 125th Street Train Station in Harlem, but we like the vibe of MTA Chair/CEO Janno Lieber and MTA Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara visiting the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue, NY station.
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MTA Faces Budget Woes: Real Estate Taxes Take From Harlem To The Hudson A Hit
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is grappling with a substantial budget deficit projected to exceed $400 million for the years 2027 and 2028.
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The New York City Public Is Invited To Provide Comments On MTA Tolling
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced details of a public review process of the tolling structure that has been proposed for Central Business District Tolling.
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Get On The Bus With MTA Career Opportunities To Become A Bus Operator – Apply Now!
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is currently hiring full-time Bus Operators for the MTA Bus Company. Continue reading
Saquon Barkley, Chase And Visa Run To Support New Yorkers From Harlem To Hollis With Tap To Ride
Chase and Visa have announced that starting today and through September 2021 when riders tap on MTA subways or buses with a Chase Visa contactless card.Continue reading
Harlem’s Espaillat, Maloney, Velázquez Lead NY Delegation Request For Emergency MTA Relief
Today, New York Representatives Adriano Espaillat, Carolyn B. Maloney, and Nydia Velázquez led a bipartisan group of 15 New York Delegation members
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Senator Brad Hoylman Calls On NYPD To Wear Masks From Harlem To Hollis
Senator Brad Hoylman sent a letter to NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea on Monday, September 28 calling for the enforcement of a face covering the requirement for all NYPD officers.Continue reading
MTA Services Cuts & Fare Increases Will Disproportionately Impact Low-Income New Yorkers
"There is no doubt that the service cuts and fare increase the MTA could implement will disproportionately impact low-income, immigrant, Black, and Latino communities who are already facing many financial challenges.Continue reading
MTA Warns Of Service Cuts Without $12 Billion “Hole” In Federal Aid
Service cuts of 40 percent. Longer waits for trains and buses. Fare increases. More than 7,200 employees from Harlem to Hollis permanently cut.Continue reading
Uptown Transportation Chairman Rodriguez Calls On MTA To Reopen Subways
Today, Monday, June 8th, 2020, uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, held a press conference.
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TLC Launches Resource Center Offering Legal, Financial And Other Services To Hard Hit Drivers, Owners
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) launched its Driver Resource Center on May 12, 2020, offering a wide range of services to all TLC-licensed drivers and medallion owner-drivers.Continue reading
Uptown Council Member Rodriguez Calls To Connect Riders With Other Modes Of Transportation
Today, May 5th, 2020, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chairman of the Transportation Committee held a press conference at the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium trains station to address the MTA newly proposed night closures for subway cleaning operation.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: City Opens More Beds Expands Outreach To Unsheltered New Yorkers
As the City continues to fight COVID-19, Mayor de Blasio announced today that 200 new Safe Haven beds will begin to open this week prioritizing vulnerable New Yorkers living on the streets and subways in high-need areas. Continue reading
Harlem’s Rep. Espaillat Urges Federal Support Of Billions To COVID-19 Relief For MTA And Beyond
Representative Adriano Espaillat led a bipartisan letter to request relief for public transit agencies around the nation.Continue reading