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id: 547501948a
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-11 17:30 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 17:30 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# MTA head suggests more federal funding amid $900M budget gap

The MTA's head suggested larger federal funding could replace some state and city money; the agency faces a reported $900M budget gap.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/new-york/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](/new-york/wiki/metropolitan-transportation-authority.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/us-news/hochul-mta-boss-itching-for-more-federal-cash-after-dems-blue-wave-wins/), 2026-11-11 17:30 EST: Hochul, MTA boss itching for more federal cash after Dems’ blue wave — while facing $900M budget hole

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.