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Oct 26, 2026 · Long Island

MTA finance panel approves $38.3 million Cubic contract extension over objections

A rider demanded a board member apologize for mocking her speech, while the committee also approved a Westbury housing project and reported a $365 million budget surplus.

Oct 26, 2026 · Long Island

MTA transit committee hears accessibility complaints, approves parts contracts worth $123.7 million

Deaf and disabled riders pressed the board on emergency alerts and paratransit scheduling as officials detailed a nine-day A train shutdown and the Eagle team fare-enforcement pause.

Oct 26, 2026 · Long Island

MTA capital committee approves $17.3 million in transit repair contracts

The committee also heard updates on signal modernization, accessibility projects and a Metro North viaduct finished years ahead of schedule.