Archive for July, 2009

Bx12 Local Bus Service To Orchard Beach Modified

Yesterday afternoon, MTA New York City Transit announced the modification of Bx12 local bus service to serve Orchard Beach. Here are the complete details courtesy of an e-mailed press release: MTA New York City Transit officials announce that Bx12 Local bus service will be modified for Orchard Beach service for this summer through September 7, […]


July 4th Subway Service Plans

With the July 4th holiday right around the corner, MTA New York City Transit has released information on their service plans for the holiday. Here are the complete details courtesy of the press release I received: MTA New York City Transit subways will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July […]


Staten Island Railway July 4th Getaway Service

When July 4th comes around, some things are a given. Some include BBQ’s, fireworks, parties, & early getaway service on the Staten Island Railway. Here are the complete details for the SIR’s early getaway service courtesy of a press release sent to me earlier today: Staten Island customers looking to get a head start on […]


Some MTA Executives Receive Better Health Care

Earlier today, Pete Donohue of the New York Daily News broke the story of how some MTA Executives receive better health care than some of their peers & blue collar workers. Here is a sample of his report: Nice perk if you can get it. Three MTA divisions will pay up to $600,000 over five […]