Better days ahead for NYC commuters with Democrats in control of Congress, MTA chair says
MTA Chair Janno Lieber is hopeful better days are ahead for subway riders. Republicans’ “anti-city” agenda was rejected by voters, MTA Chair Janno Lieber said.

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