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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has voted unanimously to raise fare prices in an attempt to make up for lost ridership during the pandemic. New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North fares will go up 4%.
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A new report from the Fiscal Policy Institute says Long Islanders use the MTA about the same amount as they will be taxed under a proposed payroll tax increase.
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A bite-sized look at what we are hearing: Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said the hotline will be available for victims of possible hate crimes and for tips from anonymous callers.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved its 2023 budget, which includes an anticipated 5.5% fare hike.
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New Yorkers will have to wait a little longer to pick up Long Island Rail Road trains at a new station beneath Grand Central Terminal.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is considering its largest fare raise in almost a decade to shrink its annual deficit, which is projected to reach $3 million.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has delayed the rollout of a contactless fare payment system on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains.
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Starting in January, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road will have a dedicated unit of police officers ride the commuter rail system to address growing safety concerns of riders and employees.
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New York Republicans rallied against Governor Hochul’s decision to proceed with the state’s congestion pricing plan.
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The first section of track includes Queens Village to Merillon Avenue in Garden City. The second section, with service to Carle Place, is scheduled to open on Aug. 29.