By Kevin Duggan Bronx bus commuters should mark their calendars for June 26, because that’s when the MTA plans to launch a slate of changes to the borough’s network. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will roll out the overhaul to a third of borough bus routes, adding two new ones, and cutting about a fifth of the […]
Month: February 2022
Adams releases ‘subway safety plan’ to remove homeless people, connect to services
By Ben Brachfeld Mayor Eric Adams on Friday released a new plan to improve safety on the subway, saying he intends to mobilize his entire administration to prevent violence underground and ensure those experiencing homelessness in the system get the help they need. The plan, unveiled by Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul at the Fulton Street subway […]
Machinists Union Applauds Historic Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
Feb. 25, 2022, WASHINGTON – IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. issued this statement following President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court: “President Biden promised to nominate an extremely qualified candidate to the U.S. Supreme Court, who will also move the Court toward a more accurate representation of […]
40TH GRAND LODGE CONVENTION 2022 IAM STANDING STRONG
The IAM continues to prepare for its 40th Grand Lodge Convention, to be held October 2-7, 2022 at the Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World. As part of the preparations, the IAM Executive Council has voted on and come to consensus on a 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention logo and theme, which will be “IAM Standing […]