MTA Board
Gov. Paterson Officially Considering Marc Shaw
Since last week when MTA CEO/Executive Director Elliot Sander resigned, much talk has centered on who his potential replacement might be. The name most mentioned has been Marc Shaw who I trashed back in March as the wrong choice for at the time potential opening. I am not the only one who feels this way […]
Keeping Up With Elliot
Today’s emergency MTA Board meeting will be a lot more intense than usual. Besides the major fact of approving new fare structures after Albany passed a bailout package, this will feature the last stand of Elliot Sander as CEO/Executive Director & Dale Hemmerdinger as Board Chairman. As you would expect, the resignation of Elliot Sander […]
MTA CEO Elliot Sander Resigns
Not even 24 hours after Albany officially passed a MTA rescue bill, a shakeup at the often criticized agency has taken place. MTA CEO/Executive Director Elliot Sander has resigned. His resignation will take effect on May 22nd. Lets take a look at the official statement from Mr. Sander released by the MTA via e-mail: It […]
Elliot Sander’s Days Might Be Numbered
Ten days ago, I blogged about a possible MTA Bailout that was in the works according to a report in the New York Daily News. One of the potential parts of that bailout might have led to the ouster of CEO/Executive Director Elliot Sander. The potential bailout plan will not come to pass but the […]
Mr. Jags Free Pass Is Over & Rightfully So!
Last June, the biggest story on this blog was the free perks scandal that rocked the MTA Board. The scandal started with MTA Board Vice Chairman David S. Mack who said he only rode the Long Island Rail Road because it was free. Let me quickly refresh you on some of his statements from last […]
