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MTA sues Trump admin to release $60M in frozen 2nd Avenue Subway funding

MTA sues the Trump administration in federal court over nearly $60 million in frozen funding for the Second Avenue Subway expansion into East Harlem.
The funding pause threatens a $7 billion project to add new Q train stops at 106th, 116th and 125th streets.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the funding pause puts the project at risk and urged restoration or court action.
The suit cites a broader context of federal reviews and previous funding freezes affecting major transit projects like Gateway.
The Transportation Department did not immediately respond to comment requests.
The MTA asserts it complied with the federal review on diversity, equity and inclusion in contracting.
The case was filed in the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C.
The East Harlem expansion is part of a broader plan to upgrade New York City subway service.
The case follows prior federal actions related to other stalled transit funding, including Gateway.
The story highlights ongoing scrutiny of federal funding decisions affecting major New York infrastructure.

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