MTA blames subway delays, repairs for surge in overtime pay
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NY Post
“The recent poor service on the LIRR underscores the immense infrastructure challenges the organization faces,” said state Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach. “Doing more with less just isn’t working,” he added. “Our region relies on a dependable commuter rail system and we must consider solutions, like hiring new employees, to expedite necessary repairs and get our transportation system working for commuters again.”