Sentences with phrase «for city subways»

The latest front in the ongoing feud between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio has been the question of just who is responsible for city subways.

The latest front in the ongoing feud between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio has been the question of just who is responsible for city subways, but the subway has always been a political football.

Cuomo has engaged in a running feud with Amtrak, which owns Penn Station and leases several concourses the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the city subway system and the LIRR.

Not exact matches

A New York dermatologist who became a local celebrity after he pioneered the use of print advertising throughout the city's subway system has retired and closed his office after practicing for more than 40 years.

It offers detailed subway, bus, train, taxi, walking, and biking directions and official transit maps, and a station - finder for hundreds of cities throughout North America and Europe.

But we can't invent a truly integrated subway / light rail system for the city between now and Oct. 19.

Other factors in this revolution include the urgent imperative to make cities more livable, with lower congestion and cleaner air, the enormous potential for autonomous cars and trucks, innovative approaches to subway systems and buses, and rising consumer interest in car sharing and bike sharing.

Sandy left millions without power, caused widespread flooding that may shut New York City's subways for days, and killed potentially dozens of people up and down the U.S. east coast.

Liberal government pledges to reduce to $ 3 the fares for all GO Transit trips that are either less than 10 kilometres or are taken within the city of Toronto, and wants to being talks about the province taking ownership of the subway.

An anti-jihad ad that has caused a stir in other cities now has another destination for its message: the subways of Washington.

Julie Benko was stuck on the subway in New York City for two hours, and she was bored.

Heineken and Murphy hope to rally enough support for the project to potentially encourage its implementation throughout the New York City subway system.

The stroller is perfect for you if you are moving about in the city as it can be used on public transportation such as buses, subways, or taxis and it is lightweight stroller as it is made of aluminum frame.

Parents who are sticking to city streets or subway stair should look for lightweight and portable strollers.

Parents who live in busy cities praise the stroller for how easy it is to get on and off the subway or other public transit, as well as carry up and down stairs.

«ESPECIALLY for a city - dweller with kids, I can't imagine a better - suited stroller - we take it on the subway, we fold it up into the trunk of a taxi when we need to drive somewhere (although we try to avoid this)- and we use it every day.

For travel or city life, Peg Perego Pliko Mini gets you through the obstacles you face, from the subway to the gate - check at the airport.

I sat with this for a few minutes thinking about the reasons inner - city kids I've known might not eat breakfast at school, or at least why they might continue to feel that they need to eat those subway muffins and bagels.

A New York City mom got this stroller for the subway and carrying up and down the stairs.

My worst problem here from flooding (because I live on the fifth floor) is that the subways could stop working again (like they did a couple weeks ago, throwing the entire city into a panic), but for most of you, flooding is a serious physical danger that could kill you and destroy your home and all your stuff.

If you are looking for a stroller to get you and your baby through a lifestyle that mostly involves the city roads, subways and apartment buildings, the all - terrain won't be of much use to you (for such strollers, check out this and this guide).

Or, if you live in the city and lead a busy life, go for a lightweight umbrella stroller to make climbing stairs and navigating subways much easier.

Parents in big cities like New York have relied on taxis, buses, and the subway system for years.

What makes the Inglesina Net stroller a good choice for New York City is that it is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry on subways, yet still offers a whole lot of great features at an affordable price tag.

It was my reward for boarding the subway into the city at 5:00 a.m..

New York City commuters are dealing with transit issues on multiple fronts this summer, including delays and derailments on the MTA - run subway system and track upgrades at Penn Station causing further problems for Long Island - bound travelers.

Cuomo is also facing criticism for another transit issue at the moment: The New York City subway system.

The bill, backed by IDC Leader Jeff Klein of the Bronx, would capture six percet of the city's sales tax revenue for a one - time revenue bump that would help make repairs to the subway.

Finding ways of funding mass transit has been a key issue for lawmakers this legislative session amid ongoing problems with the New York City subway system.

The Transit Workers Union in a statement said it «likes the idea» of a surcharge for millionaires to bolster the New York City subway system, but called the move a «long - term solution.»

Democratic Sen. Michael Gianaris in a statement Wednesday blasted the lack of any agreement in the extraordinary session in Albany for bolstering New York City's ailing subway system.

Funding included in the recently passed state budget will allow New York City subway cars to be repaired more quickly, Cuomo said while unveiling an effort aimed at improving service for a transit system notorious for frequent breakdowns.

«Sign my petition calling on Albany to pass a millionaire's tax to upgrade New York City's subways, buses, and the Staten Island Railway, and to provide half priced MetroCards for low - income New Yorkers,» the email states.

It was another miserable morning on New York City's subway after delays snarled more than a dozen lines today, with an antiquated signal system blamed for many of the problems.

The bill would direct a small portion of the city's sales tax revenue to pay for half of the transportation authority's $ 836 million, short - term plan to improve subway service.

After months of refusing to pay for emergency subway repairs, Mayor de Blasio on Saturday announced that the city would finally cough up its $ 418 - million share of the emergency repair plan created last year by MTA boss Joe Lhota.

As the subway system has descended into crisis, Mayor Bill de Blasio has been noticeably absent underground, opting instead for a caravan of black sport utility vehicles to travel around the city.

At 9:30 a.m., criminal justice reform advocates and public defenders for #FairFares announce a series of speak - outs across NYC in support of Fair Fares, ahead of the final NYC Council Transportation Committee budget hearing, outside City Hall R subway stop, Manhattan.

A report released last week revealed that ride - sharing apps like Lyft and Uber were largely responsible for the increase in traffic congestion in the city in the last few years, and Cuomo's plan will consider adding a surcharge on these services, funds from which will directly go toward subway improvements.

He kept saying he wanted this money for the subway action plan; he's got it now,» de Blasio said during NY1's «Inside City Hall.

Money collected would finance repairs and maintenance for the city's ailing subway system.

The governor's potential support comes during a battle between Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio over funding subway improvements and just as the mayor unveiled his own plan to create a new funding source for the MTA: a millionaires tax to fund MTA operations and half - fare MetroCards for low - income city residents.

City officials are also starting to push back on these seemingly endless transit problems: As the New York Daily News reports, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has called for a study that will determine how the incessant subway delays impact the borough's economy.

On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo celebrated achieving the full funding goal for the emergency action plan to fix the subway, but also used that moment to criticize the city, saying repairs would have gone a lot faster if the city had contributed sooner, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The «Sex and the City» star and political activist expanded on the theme on her website, which attacked Cuomo for his handling of the MTA and noted that, «unlike Governor Cuomo, Cynthia Nixon rides the subway every day.»

Gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon has made sure New Yorkers know the city's beleaguered subway system is a top priority for her campaign.

In 2018, the tax will help raise $ 700 million for the city's ailing subway and bus system.

We could fix our crumbling subway system by providing the MTA the money we were promised for repairs, and stop asking New York City or its riders to clean up Governor Cuomo's mess.

Recently, the agency came under fire once again for its $ 100 million plan to build Art Deco towers in front of the city's bridges and tunnels, when the subway is in need of funds.

MTA chairman Joe Lhota on Tuesday unveiled an $ 800 million subway improvement plan, asking for the city and state to split the cost.