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U.S. Releases $60M, Clears Path for NYC Subway Extension

4/16/2026

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Transportation released nearly $60 million in withheld funding.
The release resolved a dispute that threatened New York City's $7 billion Second Avenue subway extension.
The delay stemmed from a review of Metropolitan Transportation Authority criteria for disadvantaged-business participation.
During a court hearing, Metropolitan Transportation Authority attorney Roberta Kaplan argued that interpretations of the law could vary by administration.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Transportation released nearly $60 million in withheld funding.
The release resolved a dispute that threatened New York City's $7 billion Second Avenue subway extension.
The delay stemmed from a review of Metropolitan Transportation Authority criteria for disadvantaged-business participation.
During a court hearing, Metropolitan Transportation Authority attorney Roberta Kaplan argued that interpretations of the law could vary by administration.