New York Daily News QUEENS straphangers can expect more headaches in a few weeks, when a new project begins on the elevated tracks of the 7 train. The 21-month project to scrape and repaint the structure from 40th St. to the entrance of the East River tunnel on 21st St. will cause some delays, including Read More »
The MTA reported that the track work between Queensborough Plaza and Times Square has been completed three weeks early. Therefore, weekend service between Queens and Manhattan will return to normal this weekend. http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/114875/mta–track-repairs-complete-along-7-line
Frustrated and angry New Yorkers packed a restaurant in Queens Wednesday night for an emergency town hall meeting about the service disruptions on the 7 subway line. One after another they vented to local Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer as well as staff members from the MTA/NYC Transit. They said that the weekend service changes on Read More »
Jimmy Van Bramer, councilman for District 26, is sponsoring a town hall meeting in Long Island City tonight where residents will be able to speak directly to MTA officials and members of his staff concerning the No. 7 line and transportation issues in general. The Town Hall meeting will be held in Long Island City at Manducati’s Read More »
Queens residents will have an opportunity to express their displeasure or make suggestions to MTA officials concerning the No. 7 train’s erratic service. Jimmy Van Bramer, councilman for District 26, is sponsoring a town hall meeting in Long Island City where residents will be able to speak directly to MTA officials and members of his staff concerning Read More »
NY Daily News Faced with at least seven weekends without the 7 train, angry straphangers are urging the MTA to either back off or give them better alternatives to cross the East River. The 7 will be shut down for construction between Vernon Blvd. and Queensboro Plaza starting Friday, for seven to ten weekends, transit Read More »
From NY1 Weekend riders on the Number 7 line are in for a rough ride starting next weekend. Due to construction, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to suspend service from Queensboro Plaza to Times Square for 10 weekends starting next weekend [January 30-31]. There will be no service at Queensboro Plaza, 45th Road-Court House Square, Read More »
PRESS RELEASE: ARTICLE TO COME NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER CHRISTINE C. QUINN, COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY VAN BRAMER AND ASSEMBLY MEMBER CATHERINE T. NOLAN WILL HOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE TO PROTEST THE DISRUPTION OF THE 7 SUBWAY LINE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND, AT THE VERNON BLVD. SUBWAY STATION New York City Council Speaker Christine Read More »
The New York Times reported that the No. 7 train was viewed as the cleanest subway line. I would concur with this finding. Unfortunately, they didn’t do a review of Winter weekend service. That would be the worst. No. 7 Line Is Rated Cleanest. Don’t Ask About the R. By Michael M. Grynbaum Updated, 1:05 Read More »
