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Pols. Take Marathon Subway Ride To Hear Commuter Complaints
“There should be more communication between officials and the working stiff," a retired iron worker said.
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Shant Shahrigian, Patch Staff
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VIDEO: Watch Workers Replace Track 10 At Penn Station
A spokesman called track 10 “the one most in need of renewal" as repair work at the transit hub continues.
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City Opens Mobile Breastfeeding Pods In All Five Boroughs
The units feature benches, tables, electrical outlets for breast pumps and lockable doors.
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MTA Short Over 400 Maintenance Workers: Report
"I find it hard to believe that there is a lack of qualified candidates," one official said.
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As ‘Summer Of Hell’ Continues, Transit Execs Play Musical Chairs
Patrick Foye is expected to become the next president of the MTA. He comes to the body from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
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Video Shows Subway Rider Solving Rubik’s Cube With Eyes Closed; Commuters Unimpressed
The apparent Rubik's Cube prodigy was seen sporting a "Dragon Ball Z" outfit.
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New York City|News|
NYC Boasts Drop In Major Crime At City Schools
The latest school year saw an 18 percent decrease in major crime compared to the 2014-15 year, City Hall stated.
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Transport Workers Call Mayor 'Liar,' Demand City Fund Subway Fixes
A union ad references a recent incident in which the mayor’s staff allegedly lied after a subway car may have been held for him.
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Con Ed Workers Save Woman’s Wedding Ring That Fell Through Sewer Grate
Sarah Sommer of Westchester, who’s eight months’ pregnant, said she took off the ring since she was feeling uncomfortable.
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Citi Bike To Offer Free Rides For A Day — With One Catch
Here's how to take part in Wednesday's big Citi Bike promotion.
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New York City|News|
New Yorker Captures Just How Commuters Feel During 'Summer Of Hell'
If you are riding the subways, you can probably relate to this take on transit so far this summer.
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NYC Pols Will Take Subway Tour, Remain Divided On Solving Problems
Elected officials gathered outside City Hall on Monday to announce a 24-hour tour of the subways in which they’ll seek input from commuters.
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Expect More Subway Shutdowns As Work Continues, MTA Boss Says
"New Yorkers have gotten used to it," Joe Lhota said.
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Commuters Voice Disgust At Cuomo, De Blasio Fighting Over Subway
“It seems to be more about power positioning ... and less about the long-term needs of the system and the commuters."
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Phase One Of Penn Station Track Repairs Complete, Amtrak Says
Major track repairs at Penn Station are running on schedule, according to Amtrak Chief Engineer Gery Williams.
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Candidate Forums Coming To Districts With Open City Council Seats
The NYC Campaign Finance Board is planning a series of forums so you can get to know the candidates running for the vacant seats.
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MTA Head To Investigate Why Train Apparently Was Held For De Blasio
Joe Lhota slammed the mayor after a train apparently was delayed for him at the end of a press conference.
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Brooklyn State Senator Comes Under Fire For Aligning With Republicans
As Trump-inspired activism continues, a grassroots group is targeting state Sen. Jesse Hamilton for allying with Republicans in Albany.
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Coal’s Days Are Numbered, Says Head Of Major Hauling Company
CSX has drawn ire from New York environmental activists before, but its CEO is betting that coal won't last forever.
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Cuomo Launches Subway Program: Adopt A Station For $600K
Companies will be able to fund “enhanced maintenance efforts and additional security components and features” at specific stations.
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