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Thomas Prendergast

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New York City

April 12, 2013

Gov. Cuomo Names New MTA Chairman

Thomas Prendergast is the well-respected current president of the MTA's NYC Transit.

New York City

February 08, 2013

Governor Declares State of Emergency As Blizzard Blows Into New York

Winter Storm Nemo could dump 10 inches of snow on NYC by early Saturday afternoon, experts warn.

New York City

February 08, 2013

Snowstorm Unleashes Transit and Traffic Headaches

All area airports grounded their flights as Nemo started dumping snow Friday evening.

Midtown East

February 01, 2013

Grand Central Terminal Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Hundreds gathered at Grand Central Terminal's main concourse to celebrate the station's 100th birthday.

New York City

January 28, 2013

MTA Eyes Laser Sensors for Tracks After Rash of Subway Deaths

The MTA has been brainstorming options after several high-profile subway deaths.

New York City

January 03, 2013

Restored MTA Bus Routes to Hit the Streets Sunday

More than a dozen city bus lines that were cut in 2010 will resume service Jan. 6, 2013.

Willowbrook

November 29, 2012

Staten Islanders Urge MTA to Scrap Toll Hike Plan

Residents complain about plans to raise the Verrazano bridge toll to $15.

Midtown

March 27, 2012

Poetry to Grace the Back of MetroCards

The poems, part of Poetry in Motion, will appear on the back of MetroCards for the first time.

Midtown

January 09, 2012

Lexington Avenue 4, 5, 6 Line Closed for Repairs at Night

The Lexington Avenue 4, 5 and 6 line will be partially closed for four nights beginning Monday at 10 p.m.

Manhattan

June 21, 2011

Six Manhattan Bus Lines to See Reduction in Service

The M5, M31, M42, M72, M98 and M104 could will see extra wait times during peak hours this fall.

Manhattan

April 05, 2011

New 'Help Point' Intercoms Head from MoMa to the Subway

A prototype for the new "Help Point" intercoms appeared in a 2006 exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art.

Manhattan

January 15, 2011

MTA Admits to Mistakes That Led to Blizzard Transit Disaster

NYC Transit President Thomas Prendergast told the City Council today that the MTA will improve during storms.

Manhattan

January 06, 2011

Millions of Straphangers Put in Danger Because of MTA Inspection Fraud, Council Says

Signal inspectors fudged reports for more than a decade, NYC Transit President Thomas Prendergast said.

Manhattan

February 22, 2010

Despite Budget Woes, MTA Reportedly Planning Big Improvements

Signal inspectors fudged reports for more than a decade, NYC Transit President Thomas Prendergast said.

Manhattan

February 16, 2010

Straphangers Can Stop Asking Where The Train Is Thanks To New Signs

Signal inspectors fudged reports for more than a decade, NYC Transit President Thomas Prendergast said.