June 19, 2013
  • Subsidies to flow to subway line

    By Heather Haddon

    The Second Avenue subway is on track to get $278 million in funding, its largest infusion of federal cash.

    The House will consider legislation today that includes money for the $4.3 billion project that will provide service between 63rd and 96th streets on the East Side. The bill is expected to pass, according to sponsor Rep. Carolyn Maloney, (D-Manhattan).

    The earliest the line, called the T, will open is 2015.

    The long-discussed project has received less than a quarter of its necessary funding. Lawmakers believe the Senate version of the bill — slated for a vote next week — will contain the funding.

    The legislation also includes $210 million for extending Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Station.

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