Sep. 17, 2024 By Jada Camille It’s a kid’s dream come true! Local leaders hosted a grand opening last week for a newly constructed playground at the Gravesend Houses in Coney Island, marking a long-awaited victory for the community. Council Member Justin Brannan, representatives from U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ office, members of the New…
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Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station
Jul. 11, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
When Gov. Kathy Hochul made the eleventh-hour decision on June 5 to shelve congestion pricing, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was forced to suspend $16.5 billion in previously-announced upgrades and projects.
Construction underway at Sheepshead Bay station as MTA installs accessibility upgrades
Aug. 14, 2023 By Jada Camille
Construction is underway at the Sheepshead Bay subway station as part of the agency’s accessibility and modernization project.
Moving on up! MTA opens Court Street station after making accessibility upgrades
Jun. 22, 2023 By Jada Camille
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) opened two newly installed elevators at the Court Street station in Downtown Brooklyn earlier this week, along with other beautification upgrades.