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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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) — Two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in floodwaters during a storm that ...
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 ...
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2 dead in New Jersey after floodwaters carry away vehicle during heavy ...
Janno Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, told ABC 7 in New York the city's sewer system got overwhelmed by the rain and backed up into the subway tunnels and to ...