Tag: Transit Museum

New exhibit at Transit Museum celebrates Metro-North’s 40th anniversary

July 6 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — An exhibit about the MTA’s Metro-North commuter railroad...

This scenic spot is the corner of Stratford Road and Turner Place. Photo: Lore Croghan/Brooklyn Eagle

Around Brooklyn: Stringer seeks to revamp procurement process

August 27 | Editorial Staff

Stringer seeks to revamp procurement process NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer sent a...

Streets of ‘Old New York’ shine through at new subway exhibit

February 18 | Alex Williamson

When construction of New York City’s subway system first began, transit...

NYC Transit President Andy Byford smiles as transit enthusiasts pour compliments over him while riding an R-42 subway car. The 1969 cars were on their final ride on Feb. 12, 2020 before their retirement. Photo: Paul Frangipane/Brooklyn Eagle

‘Train Daddy’ Andy Byford takes farewell ride with fans

February 12 | Paul Frangipane

Outgoing New York City Transit President Andy Byford took a last ride...

Imagining a New York where the streets are named for women

September 9 | Alex Williamson

On street signs, subway stations, neighborhoods and buildings, the names of historically...

Governor visits Brooklyn to lay out plans for modernized MTA

January 11 | Jaime DeJesus

New York straphangers are in for major upgrades. Governor Andrew Cuomo joined...