MTA Finances
MTA Set To Surpass Overtime Reduction Goals
If you ask many different people, what area the MTA could really do with reducing costs in, you are bound to get various answers. I can guarantee that one of the most popular ones will be overtime which has seen the abuse of it become a major issue in recent time. When the much maligned […]
East Meadow Business Owners Protest MTA Tax
Back in 2008, the MTA’s financial picture was in complete shambles. The outlook was so bad, it led to former MTA CEO Elliot Sander to use such terms as “draconian” & “doomsday scenario” to describe the chaos & potential fare hikes & service cuts that were to come from it. During that process, many different […]
MTA Looking To Advertising To Raise Revenues
The TBS 2010 MLB Postseason video ad that will be appearing in some NYC Subway cars. Photo courtesy of the MTA. Once again the MTA is looking to raise revenues via advertising opportunities in its vast infrastructure. The latest attempt is in the form of video ads in subway cars & side ads on some […]
MTA Decision Cost Taxpayers Nearly $3 Million
The MTA’s well known slogan is “If You See Something, Say Something” & it is one that their Inspector General Barry Kluger continues to live by. His latest scathing report focuses on how the MTA’s decision during an arbitration process cost taxpayers nearly $3 million. Tom Namako of the New York Post has more: Top […]
Dutchess Co. May Join MTA Payroll Tax Lawsuit
The line of towns & counties against the MTA payroll tax may become bigger by the end of today. This is because Dutchess County lawmakers may take a vote as to whether they should join Nassau County’s lawsuit against the MTA’s Mobility aka Payroll Tax. Mid-Hudson News has more: The Dutchess County Legislature Monday may […]
