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New Cash for Local Transportation

Transit systems in our area are expected to see a big influx of federal security dollars.

by WNYC Newsroom

NEW YORK, NY February 01, 2008 —Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff will make the formal announcement this afternoon, during a scheduled appearance at Grand Central Terminal with Governor Spitzer.

Congressional aides say transit systems in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will receive more than $151 million in new grant money.

That's a more than 50% increase from last year.


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