Cheap Fare

A state Assembly committee is holding a hearing Friday to get a closer look at the MTA's finances. The committee wants to know if there's really a need for the proposed fare hikes. MTA Executive Director Elliot Sander will be the first to testify at the 1 p.m. committee hearing at 250 Broadway. He can expect a grilling from state lawmakers who will want to know why the MTA needs a fare hike when ...

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