MTA raises tolls on bridges and tunnels, makes cuts to service for disabled

Posted on October 28, 2010 by kwilder

(excerpt from) from DNAInfo MTA Raises Tolls on Bridges and Tunnels / October 27, 2010 Drivers as well as bus and subway riders will all be paying more for their commutes beginning on Dec. 30. By Jill Colvin MIDTOWN — Straphangers aren’t the only ones who will have to shell out more cash to commute […]

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Guv cand Hawkins (G-NY) Opposes Fare Hike for NYC Subway, Metro Area Supports Enactment of Congestion Pricing

Posted on October 12, 2010 by iwilder

The only way that the Green Party can regain ballot status in NY is to get 50,000 votes for their Governor candidate in 2010. This opportunity comes only once every four years, and it only applies to the Governor’s race. Gaining ballot status will enable the Green Party to run more peace candidates, more single-payer […]

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Long Island bus service cuts?: MTA public hearing

Posted on September 17, 2010 by kwilder

Kimberly writes: On a light note on the topic, I got a first hand report on the MTA Hearing from my friend Daniel Karpen. He attended the hearing in Garden City.  Daniel reports that he told stories of the horrors of the current train system that caused all of the MTA commissioners and some of […]

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NY State Senator Craig Johnson tapped for MTA panel

Posted on July 20, 2009 by kwilder

Hat/tip to The Time Union/Capitol Confidential blog for the story (excerpt from) Newsday Sen. Craig Johnson tapped for MTA panel by James T. Madore / July 18, 2009 ALBANY – State Sen. Craig Johnson of Port Washington is poised to join a powerful board that oversees building projects by the Long Island Rail Road, New […]

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LI Commuters: Government refund on LIRR fair available

Posted on March 17, 2009 by kwilder

Info on the refund program is: here.

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Bronx County Green Party Faults State and City Elected Leader for MTA Crisis

Posted on January 28, 2009 by iwilder

Announces New Initiative to Put Candidates on the Ballot Green Party of New York State Committee members from Bronx County will appear at the MTA Fare Increase hearing at the Westchester County Center today. In addition to the Westchester public hearing today, officials from the Bronx County Green Party will also attend the Bronx public […]

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Protect Public Transportation: MTA Hearing – save the W. Hemspstead LIRR Branch

Posted on January 17, 2009 by iwilder

Brought to our attention by Mark Finkel: The MTA is considering closing all weekend service for the W. Hempstead LIRR branch. Many people along the branch do not have cars, and rely on train service for all their travel. I understand the economy is slowing down. Though, are we going to force some people to […]

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