MTA invests $1.5 billion in new subway cars to prevent breakdowns
MTA Approves $1.5 Billion Subway Car Purchase The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently approved a significant $1.5 billion contract to acquire hundreds of new subway cars. The MTA board has decided to award Kawasaki a contract for the construction of 378 advanced R268 trains, intended to replace outdated models from the 1980s that have caused […]
Hochul attributes the MTA’s poor service breakdowns to insufficient investments, while the struggling transit agency considers raising fares to $3.
Governor Blames Subway Meltdown on Long-Term Underinvestment Governor Kathy Hochul expressed frustration on Friday regarding the subway system’s recent service failures, attributing them to years of inadequate funding for infrastructure improvements. This week’s turmoil, especially during morning commutes, prompted her remarks. Standing with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chief Jano Lieber, Hochul noted the recurring challenges […]
Full region breakdowns for women’s March Madness 2025 bracket, picks
With Multimadness set to tip-off, let's take a look at the region of the women's NCAA tournament. Spokane 1 skinny UCLA, the first-place team in this year's tournament, is making its first trip to Final 4. Kori Close's team spent most of the season in first place after knocking out South Carolina in November. However, […]
Dems want to legalize attacking Illinois police during mental breakdowns
Those experiencing a mental health crisis could receive a free pass to physically attack law enforcement officials if Illinois legislators pass a proposed bill backed by several Democrats. In February, newly elected state legislator Lisa Davis (d) introduced it. House Bill 3458proposed amendments to Illinois' criminal law in 2012, allowing people with mental health episodes […]
WHAT IF? Ex-secret service agent on security breakdowns in Trump assassination attempt
Retired Secret Service agent Jeff James on the security loopholes in Secret Service protection at former President Trump’s … source