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An Update In My Life From The First Half of 2024 (Last Audio Podcast) 47:16

4M ago47:16

47:16

This is the FINAL audio podcast episode on the HubTalk Chronicles on the Spotify/Anchor platform. We will be transitioning from Spotify/Anchor to YouTube. The HubTalk Chronicles will still up here on Spotify/Anchor but new episodes will be aired on YouTube with new visual styles and everything. We will also discuss everything that happened in trans…

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What can we expect in 2024? 52:28

10M ago52:28

52:28

Happy (belated) New Year! Welcome to 2024! In this episode, we look back at 2023 in New York City's mass public transportation system and what we can expect in 2024. Listen and enjoy.

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2023 Year In Review 38:14

11M ago38:14

38:14

All aboard the 2023 NYC Transit year-in-review! Join us for laughs, tales of triumph and woe, as we dissect fare hikes, subway sagas, bus redesigns, funding woes, and peek into 2024's future. It's gonna be a wild ride! #NYCTransitReview

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Remembering NYC Activist Ryan Theorsen Carson 58:57

1y ago58:57

58:57

I know this is three weeks behind, but please bear with me.This podcast episode is in dedication and remembrance of our late beloved New York City environmental and social justice activist, Ryan Theorsen Carsen. In the early morning hours of Monday, October 2nd, Ryan's life was snuffed from him by a dirty no-good lowlife whom he did not know at all…

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No (M) Trains Along Queens Boulevard Until The End Of The Year; (F) Trains Rerouted via 53rd Street; 63rd St Tube Repairs 19:36

1y ago19:36

19:36

If you do not remember, starting on August 28th until the first quarter of 2024, the 63rd Street tunnel, which carries the F train, will have restricted service due to track replacement. (F) trains will be rerouted between Manhattan and Queens in both directions and weekday (M) trains will be partially suspended. F trains will run on the E line at …

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MTA Raise Fares And Tolls Despite Opposition From Drivers And Straphangers 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

33:01

As we all know, the 2023 MTA Fare Hikes are now looming upon us. The tolls for the MTA's nine bridges and tunnels will go into effect on August 6th, while the fare hikes for subways, buses, SIR, LIRR, and Metro-North will go into effect on August 20th. The drivers and straphangers had opinionated views on these hikes and that they should not be rai…

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MTA Looks To Ways To End Fare & Toll Evasion With The Help Of Blue-Ribbon Panel 41:05

1+ y ago41:05

41:05

With fare and toll evasion at an all-time high, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) looks for ways to put an end to this epidemic. They seek help from Blue-Ribbon Panel. We look at reports and statistics from this company on how this can be combated. Please listen to this episode as we read the reports and look at what the MTA looks for…

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MTA Looks To Test Platform Barriers In Three Subway Stations 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

25:51

Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority looked into new subway platform barriers to keep straphangers away from the tracks. Safety is a top concern for public transport, so the MTA has been exploring various ways to prevent accidents and fatalities on subway tracks. Three subway stations will be tested for this pilot program. …

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Broadway Junction To Receive A Massive Transformation 24:23

1+ y ago24:23

24:23

In this captivating episode, join us as we delve into the exciting news about the massive transformation coming to Broadway Junction. Discover how this historic transportation hub is set to undergo a remarkable revitalization that will not only enhance connectivity but also bring about a host of new opportunities for the community in East New York,…

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Two Area Congressmen Calls To Strip The MTA Of Funding If Congestion Pricing Goes Into Fruition; New Grand Central Madison LIRR Terminal Opens Tomorrow 26:33

2y ago26:33

26:33

Two Area Congressmen Calls To Strip The MTA Of Funding If Congestion Pricing Goes Into Fruition. Mike Lawyer (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) vows to create a legislation on the house floor in Congress, striping the MTA of funding that they were already granted through the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Jobs and Investment Act. This p…

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IT'S OFFICIAL! The Interborough Express (IBX) Will Be A Light Rail Line! 26:34

2y ago26:34

26:34

After review and feedback from residents and community members of both Brooklyn and Queens, the Interborough Express is a go! The Interborough Express will be a light rail line. It is slated to operate between Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av, Queens and the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, connecting to multiple bus routes (post bus ne…

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The Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Draft Plan Is Here. Discussion Time. 37:31

2y ago37:31

37:31

As we all know, the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Plan is here. The proposed follows the same format as the 2022 version of the Queens Bus Network Redesign in terms of the 5 types of routes; Local, Rush (Zone), Limited-Stop, and XT-SBS. There are 9 new routes and multiple new express routes. These Redesign Plan will happen one way or another and pe…

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Station Agents To Work At Future NYC Subway Customer Service Centers; Queensboro Plaza N/W/7 To Be An ADA Station; NYPD Escorts Proud Boys To Terrorize Local Queens Neighborhood & Evade Fare 34:03

2y ago34:03

34:03

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Transit Workers Union (TWU Local 100) Unveil NYC Subway Customer Service Centers. First Six Centers to Open in Early 2023 in All Five Boroughs, with fifteen customer service centers to open in 2023. 7 Line service between Queensboro Plaza and 34th St-Hudson Yards will be suspended for six weeks be…

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Groundwork For MetroNorth's Access to Penn Station; Subway Service Adjustments Coming Later This Year; Fare Hikes For 2023 31:51

2y ago31:51

31:51

Happy New Year! In the first episode of the HubTalk Chronicles Podcast in the year of 2023, we are discussing the official groundwork immediately underway for four MetroNorth stations that would serve the deserted southeast Bronx such as Hunts Point, Parkchester-Van Nest, Morris Park, and Co-Op City. North Brooklyn riders will see an increase in G,…

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A Review of 2022 & Expectations of 2023 57:37

2y ago57:37

57:37

In this final episode of 2022, we take a look back of all things that transpired in the New York City in terms of our transportation system. The bus redesign networks, the subway service changes, the subway surfing incidents, and the future of 2023 with the opening of Grand Central Madison. I also went in on that idiot Kenneth Rembert because, duh,…

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Remembering 911 & Its Aftermath (2 Decades Later) 1:29:56

2y ago1:29:56

1:29:56

A little over two decades ago today, the worst terrorist attack unfolded on United States soil. The purpose of this podcast episode is to remember and honor those who perished on that horrible day back on 9/11/2001 at the World Trade Center, American Airlines Flight 11, United Airlines Flight 175, American Airlines Flight 77 & the Pentagon, and Uni…

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Remembering The MTA 2010 Service Cuts.....12 Years Later 52:28

2+ y ago52:28

52:28

I know....I know. I was originally supposed to post this up back in late June but some things came so this was delayed. In this episode, we discuss the service cuts from 2010 that occurred due to a multi-million dollar deficit. More than a dozen bus routes were discontinued, shortened, and/or rerouted/extended to provide cover for another route tha…

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Reviewing The MTA's 2025-2044 20-Year Assessment For The New York Region 42:15

2+ y ago42:15

42:15

Last month, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York, has released their 20 Year Assessment Plan. The purpose is to document and survey the region for next generation throughout 2025-2044, which will make specific investments with dedicated funding over a shorter timeframe. It will inform the 2025-2029 Capital Program with projects inc…

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Reviewing The First Half Of The Year 2022 42:52

2+ y ago42:52

42:52

We have officially reached the first half of 2022. There's so much that happened ranging from subway crimes, R211 testing, major subway service changes, bus redesign plans, and bus deliveries for New York City. Listen and enjoy as we discuss the events that transpired halfway throughout the year. Enjoy.…

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Final Thoughts and Review of The Bronx Local Bus Network Redesign 1:22:49

2+ y ago1:22:49

1:22:49

Today is the first day of the Bronx Local Bus Redesign Plan. It has gone into full effect. There are a lot a mixed feeling in regards to this plan. In this episode, we will review the routes that have been affected as a result of this plan for the residents of the Bronx. Enjoy.

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Calling Out Kenneth Rembert....Again 28:34

2+ y ago28:34

28:34

Kenneth Rembert has not learned his lesson the first time around. He is more belligerent, defiant, and disrespectful than ever. Rembert is fragile like glass because he cannot take criticism well and harasses people and minors. Instead, he sends out his army of trolls, including top troll, Lewis ASAP Richards because he cannot run multiple accounts…

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Exposing and Confronting Kenneth Rembert and Andy Quito (Andy from NYC) 1:22:49

2+ y ago1:22:49

1:22:49

WARNING! THIS IS AN EXPLICIT EPISODE (LOTS OF CURSING!) SO, IF YOU ARE NOT A FAN OF FOUL LANGUAGE, DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! Hey guys. This is a very rare episode. This is COMPLETELY out of my element, but this has to be done. I have never done an episode like this. So, in this episode, I dig deep and go in on the two idiotic, hypocritical mor…

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Remembering NYCT Train Operator, Garrett Goble 33:58

2+ y ago33:58

33:58

In this first HubTalkPodcast episode in over two months, we will discuss the our dear brother, friend, king, and hero. Garrett Goble is a true hero because he was a work approaching the climax of the pandemic. The criminal that did this is currently awaiting trial with this 39 prior arrest rap sheet. What he did was unforgivable. We will get justic…

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Janno Lieber Nominated For Permanent MTA CEO/Chairman Role; Discussing The Final R32 Trip & The History Of The R32s 33:24

3y ago33:24

33:24

Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated Janno Lieber to be the next MTA CEO & Chairman. Remember that he was once President of Construction & Development, and acting CEO/Chairman of the MTA after Pat Foye's departure back in July. The R32 subway car class have ended their service to the New York City Subway after 58 years of service. Listen as the Hub …

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MTA Introduces The Brooklyn-Queens InterBorough Express 23:18

3y ago23:18

23:18

Happy New Year, all. As announced this week by New York's Governor Kathy Hochul, the Brooklyn-Queens InterBorough Express will be under review by the MTA. The projected line, which was the former LIRR Bay Ridge branch, will carry 74,000 - 80,000 passengers daily between Southeast Brooklyn and Northern Queens. Project is slated for $1-2 Billion. Wha…

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2021: A Year In Review 49:01

3y ago49:01

49:01

365 days came and went. Another year in the books. In this episode, we discuss every bus order, every transit transfer, the debut of OMNY cards, subway detours/general orders, and how both the American Rescue Plan and The Infrastructure & Jobs Investment Act helped saved the MTA from potential service cuts/fare hikes and how it funded projects such…

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Discussing The Horrible R32 Retirement Run From Last Sunday 34:07

3y ago34:07

34:07

The R32 retirement run from this past Sunday was a total disaster. Its run ended early due to the rotten, despicable behavior from other inconsiderate people. Listen as the Hub calls out the horrific behavior of those who ruins the railfanning hobby for everyone. Also, the Hub will be addressing the idiocy that is Kenneth Rembert. Lastly, in 2022, …

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Phase II Of The Second Avenue Subway Coming To Light + Bus Procurement Orders Discussion 32:13

3y ago32:13

32:13

The Phase II of the Second Avenue Subway will become a reality, thanks to President Biden's Infrastructure and Jobs Investment Plan. The project will cost $23B. Three new stations will be built along Second Avenue at 106th and 116th Sts and at 125th St/Park Avenue in Manhattan to connect with the (4)(5)(6) lines and Metro-North. Also, updates on th…

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The Infrastructure Bill-How Can It Help New York? 23:19

3y ago23:19

23:19

Today, President Joseph R. Biden Jr., signed his $1.2T Infrastructure Bill into full fruition. This bill now gives full leeway for our nation's crumbling foundation to be upgraded. How will this bill be helpful for the Empire State? The Hub breaks down where the money will go based for highways, water, airports, rail, and mass transit. Please liste…

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The LaGuardia Airport AirTrain Project---Let’s Talk About It 31:16

3y ago31:16

31:16

In this episode of the HubTalk Chronicles, we will discuss and review the halting of the AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport. Environmental Review and Transportation Alternatives have been called for a review by Governor Kathy Hochul and Port Authority officials. What do you guys feel about the LGA AirTrain? Listen and enjoy.…

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IND Crosstown (G) Line Gets R160 New Tech Trains – Good News For (G) Train Riders 21:06

3y ago21:06

21:06

In this episode of the HubTalk Chronicles, we will be talking about the Crosstown (G) Line. For all the (G) line customers, you guys are in luck. The SMEEs 4-car consists of R46 and R68/As will be swapped with 5-car consists of R160s. The (G) will be going back home from the Coney Island Yard to the Jamaica Yard, the first time since 2010 when the …

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Metro-North’s Penn Station Access And Its Projected Four New Bronx Stations Receives Environmental Review 21:18

3y ago21:18

21:18

MTA announced the environmental review process for the Metro-North Penn Station Access Project is now fully complete. Four New stations will be built in the Southeastern section of the Bronx, serving Hunts Point, Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris Park, and Co-Op City. All the stations will be ADA Accessible. It will be named the Hell Gate line, which wi…

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TA Announces Sui Ling Ko To Become First Female Head of Subway Car Maintenance; 5 Suspects Threw A Stolen CitiBike Onto The Subway Tracks Causing A Massive Explosion Underground 27:47

3y ago27:47

27:47

Sui Ling Ko, a 34-year veteran of NYCT’s Department of Subway Car Equipment has become the first female head of Subway Car Maintenance. She will oversee the subway fleet of 7,092+ cars and the 24/7 operations of the 13 maintenance, two overhaul and locomotive shops. 5 suspects have showed up to the Steinway Street subway stop in Astoria, Queens wit…

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Kathy Hochul's Full Week As Governor; Frank Annicano-The MTA Bus President/SVP Of NYCT Bus; Senator Schumer Praises (L) Project; Access-A-Ride Issues; DART's Bus Redesign Plans 35:39

3y ago35:39

35:39

Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the power outage that transpired in the NYC underground subway system from this past Sunday. Frank Anncano, a transportation industry veteran, has been appointed to be the Acting MTA Bus President and Senior Vice President of NYCT Bus. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) gives praise and a push for feder…

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Remembering The Union Square Wreck-30 Years Later 37:40

3y ago37:40

37:40

Today is the 30th anniversary of the tragic 1991 Union Square Derailment Wreck that has left 5 people deceased and 161 people injured. The motorman in question was intoxicated while on duty operating a southbound (4) train. He overshot two stations in the Bronx and caused one of the worst accidents in NYCTA history. The disgraced, drunk operator wa…

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Discussing This Weekend's G/O & Most/Least Congested Subway Lines/Stations, Motorman Released From Job, Increase Of MetroNorth Service, Change Of West End (D) Service, Relaunch Of Bus Redesign Network 55:12

3y ago55:12

55:12

This past weekend’s General Order for the headways (gap in service) for the (F) & (G) trains have been horrendous to say the least despite of the #TakeTheGToTheSea rally. A Motorman (Train Operator) is in hot water for allowing his girlfriend to drive a subway train in Brooklyn. Some subway stations and lines have been pointed out to be the most co…

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The Change & Future Of MTA Leadership; Discussion Of The Infrastructure Plan 44:24

3y ago44:24

44:24

The leadership of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York had a huge shakeup this past week. Also, with Andrew Cuomo stepping down as Governor of New York, will his plan to split the Chairperson/CEO roles (normally held by one person) will be split into two by the state Senate? What will the MTA be like under incoming Governor Kathy H…

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Take The (G) To Sea-(G) Trains Are Going To Coney Island 26:20

3+ y ago26:20

26:20

(G) Trains are going to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue during the weekends of August 6-9 and 13-16, which is from late Friday to early Monday. This is due to electrical improvements on the (F) line between Jay Street-MetroTech and Bergen Street. As a result, service changes are also coming to the (C), (E), & (F) lines. How will your weekend tra…

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S2; E4| R211As Arrival, Hometown Heroes Parade, & A Change In MTA Leadership 31:13

3+ y ago31:13

31:13

What a month July was. The 1st R211A cars arrived on property. The agency’s employees took part in the Hometown Heros parade. $109B went for mass transit funding in the INVEST In America Act. Service changes coming to (C), (E), (F), & (G) lines next month for two weekends and a huge shift in MTA Leadership (That will be on the next HubTalk episode)…

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S2|E2 City Bus Crashes Into A Brooklyn Brownstone Building; Plan To Split Two Top MTA Roles Killed In The State Senate 32:04

3+ y ago32:04

32:04

A Southbound B49 Bus crashed into a brownstone building at Bedford Avenue & Lincoln Road. All involved in the accident are fine with mild injuries, non-life threatening. The bus was pulled from the building this past Friday. Andrew Cuomo appoints Sarah Feinberg to be the next MTA Chairperson, the first female to ever hold the position. He also appo…

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S2; E1 | A Return To New York City Normalcy 28:14

3+ y ago28:14

28:14

With COVID-19 cases dwindling down, masks mandates are being lifted (for the most part), restaurants, and public venues are slowly returning to full capacity. The New York City Subway system has also brought back full 24/7 service recently due to supply and demand. Also, there is an uptick increase of crime underground, making the subways unsafe in…

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NYC Democratic Mayoral Candidates Take On Transportation 23:20

3+ y ago23:20

23:20

The 2021 Mayoral Democratic Race underway and with the primaries in less in two months. The candidates talk about all things transportation in NYC in terms of Control of the MTA, Bus Access & Bike Lanes, and Commuting Plans, Cops in Subway, & BQX (Brooklyn-Queens Crosstown Streetcar route). We will discuss their answers and analyze their responses.…

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OMNY Reaches 339K Taps After Launch & The Triboro RX Review Plan 22:37

3+ y ago22:37

22:37

This month, the rising fare-payment system OMNY has reached over 339K taps. We take a dive into the new and rising fare payment that has gotten popular with New Yorkers and discuss the development of OMNY, the distribution of OMNY cards, and the history of the fare payment system in NYCT. Also, a review of the Triboro RX route plan, where the opera…

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Andy Byford vs Andrew Cuomo: What REALLY Happened-Coming From The Hub's Point Of View 57:10

3+ y ago57:10

57:10

New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo is under hot water as of recent; ranging from the nursing home scandal to being accused of unwanted advances by six women to threatening State Assemblyman Ron Kim from Flushing. But the one thing that eludes from the mind of fellow New Yorkers is the way he treated ex-NYCT President and current TfL (Transport for Lo…

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Queens Bus Redesign Review 16:06

3+ y ago16:06

16:06

The Queens Bus Redesign Bus Network is currently on hold due to this pandemic. In this episode, we discuss the draft plan for the bus network for Queens. It incorporates the various discontinued routes from 2010 and as well as reroutes, shortenings, and extensions. They are also routes that has non-stop segments and all bus stops will be 1,000 feet…

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The (A) Train Serial Stabber; New Elevators Soon To The 14th St-6th Ave Stop In Manhattan; NYCT Interim President Sarah Feinberg Blames The Media For Low Ridership 14:04

3+ y ago14:04

14:04

Rigoberto Lopez aka the (A) Train Serial Stabber had everyone in New York City on edge. He stabbed up four people, ultimately killing two homeless people. In this episode, we take a look back at last weekend's crime in the subways that shocked us to the core, and people still saying that crime is down; SMH. Anyways, also discussing the MTA's plan t…

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The R179 Order Review, R211 Procurement Update, & R262 Brief Touching Commentary 31:36

3+ y ago31:36

31:36

The R179s have been around for a while. In this episode, we will take a look back of the order that cost the MTA both time and money. The R179s ranged problems ranged from door malfunctions to a drawbar couple being de-linked. This car class was labeled as "LEMONS" due to the amount of problems that this class encountered over the last couple of ye…

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2021 Bus Procurement Orders Commentary 41:37

4y ago41:37

41:37

New York's MTA is expecting three new bus orders, which will be delivered this year. The 2021 Prevost X3-45 for MTA Bus & NYCT, the 2021 Novabus LFS/LFS HEVs for NYCT and the 2021 New Flyer XDE40s for NYCT. In this episode, we will break down the orders and discuss how many buses consist in each order and its cost per contract. This episode is 41 m…

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MTA MetroNorth Yard Worker & LIRR Assistant Conductor Arrested For Their Roles In The Horrific January 6th Capitol Hill Insurrections 30:30

4y ago30:30

30:30

MetroNorth Yard Worker William Pepe (33 from Beacon, NY) and far right-winged conspiracy theorist Steven Rosati (28 from Lindenhurst, NY) have recently been arrested for their roles in the deadly January 6th Capitol Hill insurrections. Their actions they both took that day was awful and disgusting. It compromises the values of the MTA, their sub-ag…

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Main Street Busway Commentary & The Kawasaki R211's Leaked Photos 18:46

4y ago18:46

18:46

The Main Street Busway in the downtown Flushing neighborhood of Queens is now in full effect. The Kawasaki R211 photos have been leaked and the entire NYCT community is filled with glee. In this episode, I will be explaining these topics in full details in regards of how the busway can improve the traffic flow for the busy corridor, which has the l…

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