MTA hires private firms for millions in legal services but won’t reveal the full cost: ‘No accountability’
The MTA has been hiring costly private attorneys to defend against injury claims, yet the full extent of this multimillion-dollar legal work remains undisclosed. Responding to a Freedom of Information Act request, the agency revealed it has spent over $10 million on six law firms in recent years, but insiders suggest this figure is likely […]
How brave MTA officers helped a distressed woman off the ledge of Whitestone Bridge: ‘Just pray’
Two MTA officers are being celebrated as heroes after they rescued a distressed woman who was hanging from a ledge on the Whitestone Bridge. In a recent interview, officers Raheem Uddin and Jesalberto Fernandez described the tense moments as they approached the scene on April 13, unsure if they could save her in time. They […]
Funding for the 2nd Avenue Subway project is restored after a lawsuit from the MTA.
In a recent development, the Trump administration has agreed to reinstate funding for a significant subway project in Manhattan, following a lawsuit by officials in New York. The U.S. Department of Transportation indicated in a court filing that it has finalized its review of the Second Avenue subway line and will start reimbursing state transit […]
New York bill would require MTA to inform passengers about bed bug outbreaks.
People are eager to uncover the facts. The New York State Legislature is advancing a bill that mandates the MTA to inform passengers on trains and buses about any bed bug infestations within a 24-hour timeframe. This legislation, backed by Rep. William Colton (D-Brooklyn), would require the MTA to either post a notification on its […]
Group attacks MTA worker during altercation at NYC subway station, police say
An incident occurred this week in a Bronx subway station where an MTA employee was attacked by a group of individuals, according to police reports. The 55-year-old worker was on the mezzanine level at the Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue 6 station around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday when four suspects approached him and instigated […]
Tired of ads, New Yorkers teach MTA about ‘irritating’ 75-decibel subway commercials
Subway commuters in New York City seem less than enthusiastic about a new MTA initiative that blasts 75-decibel audio advertisements throughout stations. Many residents have expressed their frustration with being constantly inundated by ads in all areas of their lives. “Sometimes you just want some peace and quiet,” remarked 17-year-old Dominic Piervinanzi, who commutes on […]
Mamdani underfunds MTA in initial budget while advocating for free buses
Budget watchdog groups are raising concerns that Mayor Mamdani’s administration has significantly underestimated the financial obligations owed to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in his initial budget. This comes as he attempts to deliver on his campaign promise to provide free city bus rides. The New York City Comptroller’s Office indicates that in fiscal year […]
LIRR executive secured a job for his son by pressuring MTA contractors in an unethical breach of conduct: investigation
Whistleblower Report on LIRR Executive’s Job Favoritism A recent watchdog report has unearthed troubling practices involving a former executive at the Long Island Railroad (LIRR), who allegedly pressured an MTA contractor to offer his son a job after checking with five other firms. This revelation comes from an investigation led by the MTA Inspector General. […]
MTA increases number of bus cameras to catch reckless drivers
The MTA is again dipping into drivers’ pockets. Starting Friday, city motorists might face fines up to $250 as the MTA plans to expand its bus lane camera enforcement onto three additional routes. This automated camera enforcement program, known as ACE, targets drivers who enter bus lanes, double park on bus routes, or obstruct bus […]
MTA chairman Lieber and Sen. Mattera dispute $35M security contract
New York Budget Hearing Turns Heated Over MTA Security Contract During a recent budget hearing in New York state, tensions escalated into a shouting match as Long Island Republicans pushed back against Jano Lieber, the MTA’s chairman appointed by Governor Hochul. The central issue? A $35 million contract for private security guards, which sparked questions […]