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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

MTA, Metro-North unveils Grand Central mobile app

Seamlessly integrates real-time Metro-North train status and track updates, along with the definitive guide to Grand Central’s retail, dining and event locations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2013

N.Y. MTA to swap out hybrid bus engines for diesel

The main reason for the swap is financial, as warranties expire on the hybrid engines, the city will have to take on the added cost of maintaining hybrid systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2013

N.Y. MTA's Kupferman dies

At various times in her career, Kupferman served the MTA as deputy executive director for policy, planning and capital programs; chief operating officer; member of the MTA board; president of MTA, bridges and tunnels; and senior advisor to the chairman.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2013

Prendergast confirmed as N.Y. MTA chairman/CEO

He has served as the MTA interim executive director since January 2013. He replaces Joseph Lhota.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2013

MTA awards 10th Second Ave. Subway contract

Valued at approximately $208.3 million, the contract was awarded to the 86th Street Constructors Joint Venture, a joint venture of Schiavone Construction Co. LLC and John P. Picone Inc.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2013

N.Y. MTA 2nd Avenue project wins award

Developed a Community Outreach Program, which includes Public Workshops, Construction Advisory Committees, monthly newsletters, community underground tours and the creation of a Community Information Center.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2013

MTA to close Sandy damaged tunnels for repairs

Temporary fixes brought those tunnels back into service, but the damage has led to increased failures of components, a growing number of delayed trains and a pressing need to make permanent repairs.

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Videosby StaffJune 5, 2013

N.Y. MTA Repair and Inspections of Hurricane Sandy Damaged Tunnels

MTA New York City Transit senior staff visited the Montague Tubes on Monday, April 15, 2013. The tubes were flooded and sustained severe damage during Hurricane Sandy.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2013

N.Y. MTA restores train service to Rockaways after Sandy

The MTA has performed more than $75 million worth of work to restore subway service to the Rockaways, and has spent an additional $9 million to operate replacement bus and subway shuttle service.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2013

Md. MTA MARC train sets monthly ridership mark

Ridership on the system was up 4.3% overall compared to the same month last year, with the MARC Penn Line leading the surge.

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