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Build Second Avenue Subway Entrance Elsewhere, Yorkville Residents Tell MTA

Yorkville

June 14, 2013

Build Second Avenue Subway Entrance Elsewhere, Yorkville Residents Tell MTA

Neighbors are fighting against plans to put a subway entrance in front of a large apartment complex.

Yorkville High-Rise Sues MTA Again Over Second Avenue Subway Entrances

Yorkville

March 25, 2013

Yorkville High-Rise Sues MTA Again Over Second Avenue Subway Entrances

Yorkshire Towers, located at 315 E. 86th Street, doesn't want the MTA to install two midblock entrances.

MTA Announces New Safety Measures as Subway Worker Trapped in Mud Recovers

Upper East Side

March 20, 2013

MTA Announces New Safety Measures as Subway Worker Trapped in Mud Recovers

The MTA will require orange cones and safety harnesses at hazardous areas.

Second Avenue Subway Accident Leaves Worker Stuck in Mud for Four Hours

Upper East Side

March 20, 2013

Second Avenue Subway Accident Leaves Worker Stuck in Mud for Four Hours

Joseph Barone was trapped 75 feet underground for more than four hours before being freed.

Upper East Siders Launch 'Schmear' Campaign Against Bagel-Loving Rats

Yorkville

March 06, 2013

Upper East Siders Launch 'Schmear' Campaign Against Bagel-Loving Rats

Neighborhood residents claim that Second Avenue Subway construction and bagels are attracting rats.

MTA Awards $258M Contract for Second Avenue Subway Station at E. 72nd St.

Upper East Side

February 15, 2013

MTA Awards $258M Contract for Second Avenue Subway Station at E. 72nd St.

Judlau Contracting, Inc. will build the East 72nd Street station.

Residents Fear Future Storms Could Flood Second Avenue Subway

Upper East Side

December 19, 2012

Residents Fear Future Storms Could Flood Second Avenue Subway

The MTA reassured residents that the Second Avenue Subway was not damaged during Hurricane Sandy.

Struggling Second Ave. Hopes Small Business Saturday Will Boost Sales

Upper East Side

November 23, 2012

Struggling Second Ave. Hopes Small Business Saturday Will Boost Sales

Small Business Saturday is taking place this weekend in neighborhoods across the city.

Month After 2nd Ave. Blast Shakes Upper East Side, Residents Demand Answers

Upper East Side

September 25, 2012

Month After 2nd Ave. Blast Shakes Upper East Side, Residents Demand Answers

Residents want more information about the Second Ave. subway construction blast that shook the UES.

Blasting to Resume at Second Ave. Subway Explosion Site

Upper East Side

September 13, 2012

Blasting to Resume at Second Ave. Subway Explosion Site

Planned explosions resume Friday at 72nd St. following an investigation into the August blast.

Huge Second Avenue Subway Blast Rocks and Rattles Upper East Side

Upper East Side

August 21, 2012

Huge Second Avenue Subway Blast Rocks and Rattles Upper East Side

Firefighters rushed to Second Avenue and E. 72nd Street after a big blast shook the area on Tuesday.

Second Avenue Businesses See Restaurant Week Boost Amid Subway Construction

Yorkville

June 07, 2012

Second Avenue Businesses See Restaurant Week Boost Amid Subway Construction

Second Avenue Restaurant Week is aimed at helping restaurants struggling because of MTA construction.
Second Ave Block to Become Staging Area for MTA Subway Trucks

Upper East Side

March 08, 2012

Second Ave Block to Become Staging Area for MTA Subway Trucks

The MTA was given permission to use a parking lane on Second Avenue to hold trucks.
Second Avenue Subway Blasting to Move From 72nd to 86th Street

Upper East Side

February 23, 2012

Second Avenue Subway Blasting to Move From 72nd to 86th Street

As blasting and drilling winds down at 72nd Street, the Second Ave. subway gears up for 86th Street.
Seeing Eye Dogs a Tough Breed in New York City

Manhattan

February 06, 2012

Seeing Eye Dogs a Tough Breed in New York City

New York City is one of the toughest placements for guide dogs, say trainers.

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