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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2011

Court rules PATH immune in '93 WTC bombing case

New York State Court of Appeals decided that the agency is entitled to government immunity for its security measures at the parking garage in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2011

Driver in fatal N.Y. bus crash indicted

Ophadell Williams, the World Wide Travel driver in a bus accident that killed 15 people has been indicted on multiple counts of manslaughter.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2011

Third N.Y. tour bus crash reported in less than 3 weeks

In the most recent accident in Upstate New York, more than a dozen people were injured. Within the last two weeks, one person was killed and 30 were injured in a crash involving a bus and a tractor-trailer, and another collision led to the death of two people and injured dozens more.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2011

N.Y. high-speed rail project wins additional $3.3M

State will add track and rail capacity in the congested Upstate New York area, advancing the state's high-speed intercity passenger rail program.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 18, 2011

May the best state win

California and New York have both asked for the extra slice of the federal high-speed rail pie, which was rejected by Florida’s Governor. But would it help California’s project or its chronic traffic problems? Is New York a better candidate?

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2010

NYC Transit safety workers falsified inspections

The N.Y. MTA Inspector General’s investigation shows that the workers said that they inspected track signals that direct trains in the subway system and found them to be safe. However, they had never conducted the inspections.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2010

Megabus expands New York service

Riders can now travel from New York to Hartford, Conn., and Amherst, Mass., for as low as $1. To celebrate the expansion, megabus.com is offering 1,000 free seats for travel Dec. 15 through Jan. 15.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserOctober 29, 2010

Congress’ favorite sacrificial lambs

Commuter benefits may be significantly reduced soon. The ARC tunnel died a second death. With so much partisan gridlock on the eve of the midterms, does transit — or the environment — stand a chance?

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

N.Y. HSR awarded $727K in federal funds

The money will provide Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility upgrades, reconstruction of the ticket counter, installation of a passenger Information Display System and platform repairs.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2010

Vamoose Bus launches scheduled ‘Gold’ service

The Gold Bus’ new luxury Prevost coach carries 36 passengers and offers a scheduled daily departure from Arlington, Va. and Bethesda, Md. to New York. Additional features include “two-and-one” leather seating with extra arm and leg room, free Wi-Fi and an oversized restroom.

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