Day: March 9, 2023
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MTA set to hold budget hearing in plea for more funding amid calls for expanded service
New York. The MTA (The Metropolitan Transportation Authority ) held a budget hearing to make its case to get more funding.It comes after City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams called for an extension to the city’s Fair Fares program. On Thursday, riders rallied for more frequent buses and trains ahead of this budget hearing, and what they…
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NYC Ferry tests express route from Bay Ridge to Wall Street
The New York City Ferry is undergoing major expansion on Wednesday, as the service tests an express route from Bay Ridge to Wall Street.The first express ferry departed from Bay Ridge at 6:32 a.m. and the last one departs at 9:58 a.m. It was a trial run for the morning commute to see how many…
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President Joe Biden Delivers Remarks on his Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 – March 9 2023
Joe Biden: Hello, Philadelphia! Now, before I get going — hey, everybody. How are you? (Applause.)“Moms Demand Action.” We’re going to get action. Hey, you know, what? His mom is watching — Tina. Tina, I don’t know — I wish you were here. I could meet you. But they say — they speak of the —…