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MTA to increase surveillance in subway cars

Andrew Mei, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2014

The MTA is installing new security cameras in subway cars to combat sexual assault.

Time capsule from 1950 unearthed outside NYU’s 370 Jay St.

Nicole Brown, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2014

A time capsule buried in 1950 was unearthed outside 370 Jay St., the former New York City Transit headquarters, on Oct. 1. The building will be renovated in 2015 by NYU and...

MTA sued over highly disputed posters

Nathaly Pesantez, Contributing Writer • September 24, 2014

Community reactions to a lawsuit levied against the MTA by a group trying to post anti-Muslim advertisements on MTA property throughout the city.

Metro-North train derails on way to Grand Central Terminal

December 2, 2013

Over the weekend, a train derailed while traveling from Poughkeepsie, causing the death of four passengers with dozens more injured.

Report shows subways decline in cleanliness

November 7, 2013

The third annual census of subway platforms identifies four aspects of subway platforms that have worsened in the past year.

One year later: Metropolitan Transportation Authority

October 29, 2013

Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA spokesman Adam Lisberg “Superstorm Sandy was by far the worst disaster to ever befall the MTA, causing an estimated $4.7 billion...