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Gateway Commission Moves Forward on Hiring a CEO

May 19, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission board has moved forward on the hiring process for a CEO.

Mayor: No cost for added police presence in New York subway system

April 18, 2022 The Center Square

New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters Friday that any plans to implement new security equipment or bolster police presence in the subway system would not add any burden to the taxpayers.

Manhunt Underway for New York City Subway Shooting Suspect

April 12, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Authorities here are continuing a manhunt after a gunman opened fire on the New York City Subway in Brooklyn and injured more than a dozen people.

Portal North Bridge Receives the Green Light to Proceed

April 7, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

A “Notice to Proceed” has been issued for the new Portal North Bridge project.

MTA Awards Design-Build Contract for Penn Station Access Project

December 16, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has approved a design-build contract for the Penn Station Access Project.

After Operating for Nearly 60 Years, New York Subway to Retire its R-32s

December 13, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The venerable rail cars, nicknamed the Brightliners, have operated for 58 years, making them some of the oldest subway cars to operate in the world.

Hochul Says Infrastructure Bill Will Prevent MTA Fare Hike, Service Cuts

November 21, 2021 The Center Square

On her way to Washington on Monday to watch President Joe Biden sign a federal infrastructure bill, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul had good news for New York City commuters.

New Jersey, New York and Connecticut Reach Agreement on Federal Transit Relief Money

November 9, 2021 The Center Square

The governors of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut reached an accord on splitting federal money for transit agencies doled out amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infrastructure Bill Includes Billions for Northeast Corridor

November 8, 2021 The Center Square

The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill Congress passed includes much of the federal funding needed to pay for upgrades to the busy Northeast Corridor, including the Portal North Bridge and Hudson Tunnel projects, officials say.

Hochul Reveals Revised Plans for New York’s Penn Station Revitalization

November 7, 2021 The Center Square

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her vision for a Penn Station on Wednesday, pledging to overhaul what she called a depressing depot and make vast improvements to the areas surrounding the rail hub.