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After storms cause massive subway flooding, MTA chief calls on NYC to grow sewer capacity
MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber is calling on New York City to build up its sewer system after massive subway flooding ...
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Water rushes into subway, MTA CEO and Chair responds
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Shocking video showed water rushing into the subway system in Manhattan during Monday night's ...
Andrew Cuomo says NYC should take over the subway system
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City’s transit system should come under the city’s control, as opposed to the MTA.  In ...
Latest subway soaking raises more questions over system’s vulnerability
After torrential rains that turned station entrances into waterfalls, the subway system will remain exposed to recurring ...
FOX 5 New York1d
NYC subway flooding sparks infrastructure concerns, questions: 'We're seeing them every year'
Several NYC subway stations flooded on Monday night after rain drenched parts of the city, causing severe delays and even ...
WPIX New York City, NY on MSN2d
MTA Chair Janno Lieber discusses agency flood response
New York addressed the damage from Monday's flash floods, especially the MTA. Record rain flooded the station and suspended more than half a dozen lines. However, service was back up and running on ...
2 dead in New Jersey after flood waters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s subway system was fully operational for the Tuesday morning commute, however some roads ...
Train Passengers Film Startling Flash Floods on the Platform as New York City Sets New Rainfall Record
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said that about 16 million gallons of water were pumped from the subway system on July 14 ...