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New York City

October 30, 2012

MTA to Assess Damage to Transit System Following Hurricane Sandy

Chairman Joseph Lhota said the MTA has never "faced a disaster as devastating" as the one left by Sandy.

New York City

October 28, 2012

MTA Shutdown of Subway, Commuter Lines at 7 p.m., PATH Shutdown at 12 a.m.

The MTA will shut down, and officials urge New Yorkers to hurry home early.

New York City

October 15, 2012

MTA Fare Hikes Could Raise 30-Day Metrocard to $125

The MTA unveiled its options for March fare hikes Monday.

Long Island City

September 20, 2012

MTA Finishes LIRR Tunnel Connecting Grand Central to Queens

The MTA's East Side Access project is expected to be completed in 2019.

New York City

August 16, 2012

Wheelchair User Fights the MTA Over Subway Platform Gaps

Michele Kaplan is calling on the MTA to make subway stations more wheelchair-accessible.

New York City

July 31, 2012

Yankees Honor Hero Who Caught Girl After Third-Floor Fall

The Yankees honored a hero bus driver who caught a girl who fell from a third-floor window.

Midtown

July 30, 2012

MTA 'Played Favorites' Giving Apple an Edge in Grand Central, Audit Finds

The state comptroller said the MTA worked with Apple for more than a year before the RFP was issued.

Astoria

July 17, 2012

Bring Back the W Train, Astoria Pol Says

Senator Gianaris wants the W subway and the QM22 express bus brought back to Queens.

Rockaway Beach

July 03, 2012

Historic Photos Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Marine Parkway Bridge

The Marine Parkway Bridge, connecting Brooklyn to the Rockaways, turns 75 on Tuesday.

Columbus Circle

June 20, 2012

New Retail Zone Proposed at Columbus Circle Station

The MTA is calling for bids for a 13-store retail complex at the Columbus Center transit center. 

Downtown Brooklyn

May 10, 2012

Transit Workers Want To Stop the OnThe-Job Assaults

The first ever National Transit Workers Assault Conference was held in Downtown Brooklyn on Thursday.

Midtown

March 15, 2012

MTA Launches App that Shows Artwork in the Transit System

The MTA is set to launch a new iPhone and Android app showcasing art in the subway system.

South Bronx

January 23, 2012

MTA to Install Location Trackers on Bronx Buses This Year

Riders will be able to locate the nearest bus by sending a text message or visiting the Bus Time website.

Manhattan

November 14, 2011

MTA's Chief Joseph Lhota Says He'll Work with Customers and Employees

Joseph Lhota started as the MTA's executive director on Monday after Jay Walder's departure in October.

Manhattan

October 20, 2011

Cuomo Taps Former Madison Square Garden Honcho to Head MTA

Joseph Lhota, who managed the city's day-to-day operations under former Governor Rudolph Giuliani, was picked by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to head the MTA.