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NY Governor Sues Trump Over $60M Subway Funding Delay

3/20/2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA filed a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
They claim the administration withheld $60 million of a $3.4 billion grant for the Second Avenue subway extension into Harlem.
The MTA says promised federal funds have not been received since October, and the U.S. Department of Transportation says it remains committed to responsible spending.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA filed a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
They claim the administration withheld $60 million of a $3.4 billion grant for the Second Avenue subway extension into Harlem.
The MTA says promised federal funds have not been received since October, and the U.S. Department of Transportation says it remains committed to responsible spending.