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Videosby StaffMay 10, 2016

N.Y. MTA Canarsie Tunnel Reconstruction

Of New York City's nine under-river subway tunnels damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the Canarsie Tunnel (L) was hit hardest. N.Y. MTA is considering two construction options to repair the tunnel and a variety of efforts to minimize impact to customers.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2016

N.Y. MTA cancels APTA membership

Chairman/CEO Thomas Prendergast summarized the key reasons behind MTA's decision in a seven-page letter.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2016

N.Y. MTA seeks to recover money made off transit imposter's film

Darius McCollum, who's been arrested 30 times for transit-related crimes, told AP that his uncontrollable obsession with buses and trains is because of an autism-spectrum disorder and he needs help.

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Videosby StaffMarch 21, 2016

N.Y. MTA's 'If You See Something, Say Something' Campaign - 2016

In the videos, MTA customers also offer some thoughts about why they took action, and how it made them feel.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2016

N.Y. MTA's re-launched public safety campaign features rider stories

The campaign, which adds a new slogan for the first time, “New Yorkers Keep New York Safe,” features MTA customers who describe the scenarios they experienced that prompted them to report suspicious packages or activities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2016

N.Y. MTA's Fulton Center receives LEED silver certification

This is the first subway station in New York to receive the honor from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

N.Y. MTA to add over 2,000 new buses over the next five years

The New Flyer buses will feature free WiFi, USB charging ports, and digital information screens and begin hitting New York streets next month.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2016

N.Y. MTA prepares for snowstorm with army of workers, heavy equipment

Approximately 1,000 track workers will be deployed during the storm in addition to 800 station workers to keep stairs and platforms clear of snow. Personnel will have access to 262,500 pounds of calcium chloride and 200,000 pounds of sand to melt snow and ice.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2015

Metro-North replaces nearly 100K rail ties during track renewal work

Since May 2013, Metro-North workers have replaced 97,961 ties, laid 16.5 miles of continuous welded rails, rebuilt 88 switches, renewed and/or upgraded 32 railroad crossings, and performed 2,905 welds on joints that connect stretches of track with one another.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2015

New York Ranks Best City for Public Transit in 2016

New York's Transit Score ranking by Walk Score increased 2.9 points to 84.1 from 81.2 in the last published ranking in 2014.

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