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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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MTA slimming waste with fare mark up

February 26, 2013
The Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeking to recoup revenue losses with different cost policies that go into effect soon.
MTA green charge will help environment, but fare hikes will hit students hard

MTA green charge will help environment, but fare hikes will hit students hard

February 21, 2013
With increasing MTA fare hikes set to go into effect in March, NYU should begin to look into subsidizing MetroCards for students who commute everyday and feel the financial burden of New York City public transportation.
Courtesy of Jim Gannon

Union workers protest subway safety with bloody metro cards

February 14, 2013
Organizing against the lack fo safety regulations in New York City subways
Rebecca Clementi/WSN

Changes in store for Grand Central, Lexington Ave. Stations

February 8, 2013
Infrastructure changes are coming to Grand Central and Lexington Ave. Stations.
MTA responds quickly to Sandy, subway service returning to N.Y.

MTA responds quickly to Sandy, subway service returning to N.Y.

November 15, 2012
Although subway service has not yet been fully restored, inconvenienced residents are glad that the MTA responded to the disaster so quickly.
File Photo by Kristina Bogos

MTA proposes four plans to raise additional revenue

October 22, 2012
MTA proposes increase in local bus and train fares to raise avenue for budget deficit.
Bryan Nelson for WSN

New transfer passage opens between Broadway-Lafayette, Bleecker

October 2, 2012
MTA opens an underground connection between Bleecker and Broadway-Lafayette subway stations last week.
Kaleel Munroe for WSN

MTA to remove trash containers at ten subway stations

September 4, 2012
The MTA has extended its pilot program of removing trash bins from subway platforms, which will implement a six-month monitoring and analysis process.

‘Name a Price, Pick a Subject, Get a Poem!!!’

August 26, 2012
Creativity spouts from an unusual place down in the subways of New York City.
Kristina Bogos/WSN

MTA proposes new fees for new cards

August 25, 2012
In a sustainable effort to minimize the litter and printing costs of the MTA, a Green Fee proposal could increase the price of new MetroCards next year.