MTA sues Trump administration for Second Avenue Subway funding - Politico
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MTA sued Trump administration over federal funding for New York's Second Avenue Subway expansion project.
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New York transit riders may face continued delays on the Lexington Avenue Line if federal funding is withheld, affecting commute times and regional economic activity.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has sued the Trump administration over funding for the Second Avenue Subway project in New York City. The lawsuit centers on a dispute over federal money the MTA says was promised or allocated for the long-delayed transit expansion on Manhattan's East Side. The Second Avenue Subway has been under construction for years as a major infrastructure project intended to relieve crowding on the Lexington Avenue Line. The MTA's legal action reflects broader tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic-led states and cities over federal transportation funding. The outcome could affect whether the project receives the federal dollars necessary to complete construction and expand service to the Upper East Side.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over federal money for the Second Avenue Subway project.
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