M.T.A. Threatens to Sue Trump Over Delayed 2nd Avenue Subway Funding
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by Stefanos ChenFebruary 25, 2026
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The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has threatened legal action against the Trump administration if it does not release over $58 million in already-approved funding for the long-awaited Second Avenue Subway project by next week. This funding delay has pushed the MTA to consider suing the federal government, as the project faces significant setbacks due to the delayed disbursement of critical funds.
The Second Avenue Subway extension, a decades-long initiative aimed at alleviating overcrowding on Manhattan’s Upper East Side,
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/25/2026