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FIVE INDUCTED INTO NYS DISABILITY RIGHTS HALL OF FAME

Thu, 19 May 2022 08:56:32 -0400

The New York State Council on Independent Living (NYSILC) inducted five individuals into the New York State Disability Rights Hall of Fame on May 12 at the Albany Wolf Road Marriott.

New York State Independent Living Council Presents Fourth Annual Disability Rights Hall of Fame Event

Thu, 12 May 2022 16:35:15 -0400

The New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. (NYSILC) presents the Fourth Annual NYS Disability Rights Hall Of Fame event, taking place on May 12, 2022, at the Albany Wolf Road Marriott. This year's inductees are Bernard Carabello, Susan Do...

New York State Independent Living Council Presents Fourth Annual Disability Rights Hall Of Fame Event

Thu, 12 May 2022 07:01:45 -0400

New York Public Transit Comment on 2022-23 NYS Enacted Budget

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:51:54 -0400

"New York's transit systems thank Governor Hochul and legislative leaders for including significant and needed increased funding for public transit in the final state budget," NYPTA president and RGRTA CEO Bill Carpenter said.

PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVOCATES CALL FOR INCLUSION OF ROBUST FUNDING FOR TRANSIT IN FINAL STATE BUDGET

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:08:18 -0400

During a virtual press conference today, the New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA), the chair of the New York State Assembly Transportation Committee, and representatives of public transit advocacy groups from around the state called for the...

Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman Magnarelli, NYPTA & Transit Advocates to Hold Press Conference

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:01:18 -0400

Albany, NY – New York State Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman William Magnarelli, the New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA), and public transit advocates from across the state will hold a virtual press conference on Friday, March 25...

Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman Magnarelli, NYPTA & Transit Advocates to Hold Press Conference

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:30:46 -0400

Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman Magnarelli, New York Public Transit Association & Transit Advocates to Hold Press Conference Urging the Inclusion of Robust Funding for Public Transit in the Final New York State Budget

New York's Public Transit Systems Applaud Creation of the Assembly Post-COVID Mass Transit Working Group

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:35:44 -0500

The New York Public Transit Association released the following statement today in support of the creation of the New York State Assembly Post-COVID Mass Transit Working Group:

NYPTA PRESIDENT URGES RESTORATION OF STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:00:02 -0500

Bill Carpenter, president of the New York Public Transit Association, urged the New York State Legislature today to reconsider cuts in Statewide Mass Transportation Operating Assistance (STOA) levels in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed 2021-22 state b...

New York Public Transit System Statement Supporting Governor Cuomo's Efforts for $15 billion for New York Stat

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:25:24 -0500

New York Public Transit System Statement Supporting Governor Cuomo's Efforts for $15 billion for New York State and the Assistance in President Biden's American Rescue Plan

New York Transit Systems Urges Congressional Action on COVID-19 Relief Package

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:04:33 -0500

The New York Public Transit Association sent a letter today to New York's Congressional delegation asking them to support at least $32 billion for the state's transit systems in the COVID-19 relief package being discussed in Washington, DC. The le...

Public transit operators push for adequate funding in state budget to better serve millions of riders

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:01:05 -0400

Transit operators from Buffalo to Long Island converged on Albany Wednesday to call on state lawmakers and the governor to adequately and equitably fund transit systems as they seek to keep up with rider demands, maintain aging fleets and accelera...

NEW TIME: New York Public Transit Says Upstate Being Shortchanged

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 06:00:46 -0400

With the State Budget due on April 1, the New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) says changes need to be made to the inadequate funding for public transportation outside of New York City. NYPTA will be joined by lawmakers, other elected local...

NEW TIME: New York Public Transit Says Upstate Being Shortchanged

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:40:34 -0400

New York Public Transit Says Upstate Being Shortchanged

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:24:45 -0400

New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) to Host Transit Awareness Day

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:02:48 -0500

The New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) will promote public transportation during Transit Awareness Day on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in The Well of the Legislative Office Building.

PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVOCATES TO BRING PRO-TRANSIT MESSAGE TO THE CAPITAL ON TRANSIT AWARENESS DAY

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 10:37:16 -0500

Transit managers, riders, labor, businesses and invited guests will converge at the Capital on Tuesday, January 23 for Transit Awareness Day at The Well of the Legislative Office Building (LOB) in Albany. The Association's President, Bill Carpente...

Public Transit Advocates Call for Greater Investment

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 13:24:39 -0400

Albany, NY, March 22nd- The President of the New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) says it is imperative Governor and State provide additional public transit aid in the 2017-2018 state budget. "The demand for our services continues to grow a...

Groups Gather at State Capitol for Increased Investment in Transit

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 05:15:11 -0400

Please join us today, March 22, at the NYS Capitol as we speak to the importance of increasing state investment in transit operations and capital in the upcoming State Budget.

Groups Gather at State Capitol for Increased Investment in Transit

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 05:15:14 -0400

Please join us this Wednesday, March 22 at the NYS Capitol as we speak to the importance of increasing state investment in transit operations and capital in the upcoming State Budget.

Groups Gather at State Capitol for Increased Investment in Transit

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:14:17 -0400

Please join us this Wednesday, March 22 at the NYS Capitol as we speak to the importance of increasing state investment in transit operations and capital in the upcoming State Budget.

Carpenter Elected to Lead NYS Public Transit Association

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:48:09 -0400

(Albany, NY) – Bill Carpenter, President and CEO of the Regional Transit Service (RTS) serving Greater Rochester and Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne and Wyoming Counties, has been elected President of the New York Publ...

Transit Systems Urge State Action on Infrastructure Funding

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:41:11 -0400

Transit Systems Urge State Action on Infrastructure Funding; Comptroller's Report Shows Surge in State Revenues

NYPTA THANKS STATE LAWMAKERS AND THE GOVERNOR

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:00:27 -0400

The New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) is thanking the State Legislature and Governor Cuomo for recognizing the importance of public transit services to the revitalization of the upstate economy by increasing upstate transit aid by $25 mi...

LEGISLATIVE BUDGETS POSITIVE FOR NEW YORK TRANSIT SYSTEMS AND STATEWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:30:52 -0400

For immediate release