A New MTA Police Chief Appointed

A week ago today, the MTA issued a press release announcing the appointment of a new MTA Police Chief. Here is the full press release courtesy of the MTA: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that MTA Executive Director and CEO Elliot G. Sander had appointed Michael R. Coan to be Chief of the […]


Harmon Shop & Yard Earn The MTA Chairman’s Safety Award

6 days ago the Metro-North issued a press release to announce the recipient of the 2007 MTA Chairman’s Group Achievement In Safety Award. Here is the full release courtesy of the MTA: The 450 men and women who work in the Maintenance of Equipment Department at the Harmon Shop & Yard and in Poughkeepsie have […]


The Gap Rears Its Ugly Head Again!

In all honesty this story qualified for the end of my historic entry but I forgot to include it. Instead of ignoring the story, I will give it its own entry. I first heard about this story while watching News 12 Long Island within the last 7-10 days. The story is about transit employee & […]


Metro-North Increases Seating Capacity On Port Jervis Line

Last Monday, the MTA’s Metro-North issued a press release to announce an increase in seating capacity on multiple Port Jervis line trains. Here is the full press release with details courtesy of the MTA: MTA Metro-North Railroad is adding cars to six Port Jervis Line trains, three in the AM peak and three in the […]


Since I’ve Been Gone……

I know the title of the Kelly Clarkson mega smash hit is “Since You’ve Been Gone” but I am giving it my own title for this post! Since I did reference her & the one of many smash hits she has had, I am going to listen to that song as I write this entry. […]