Letter to the Editor: Stop The Infighting, Fix The Subways

To The Editor:

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have been in denial mode for far too long, and now commuters are paying the price for their dysfunctional relationship. I am encouraged by MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota's 30-day action plan to repair and restore New York City's deteriorating subway system. At least there finally is one.

It's time for government at all levels to get its act together. Commuters riding the subways to work are once again literally stuck between stations. These are the same people whose taxes help keep our economy afloat. They deserve better than to have their livelihoods derailed by political gamesmanship.

Lord knows we've had our differences in the past, but I am ready, willing and able to partner with both the Mayor and Governor on a long-term solution that does not unduly burden strap-hangers or local governments outside the City, so that we can finally, fully fund the state-of-the-art mass transit system that New Yorkers and our environment deserve.

NY Sen. Terrence Murphy (R,C)

District 40

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