Drilling of Second Avenue Subway tunnel starts in May

A major expansion of New York City’s subway system is forging ahead despite operating budget shortfalls that have led to service cuts and higher fares. MTA Capital Construction President Michael Horodniceau announced Thursday that

New Yorkers face steeper fares, deep service cuts

If the New York State Senate continues to balk at a plan to help the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority close a looming $1.2 billion budget gap, the agency’s millions of daily rail, subway, and bus riders face fare increases averaging 23% and deep cuts in service.