Eugene Resnick
@eugeneresnick.bsky.social
Deputy Communications Director & Spokesperson at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Urbanism. Cities. Politics. World traveler. UVA / LSE alum. New Yorker. Immigrant. 🚆🚇🚌✈️🌎
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Eugene Resnick
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· Nov 19
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This week, we hosted a student media roundtable with MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber at Brooklyn Technical High School! 📰
Student journalists from a dozen NYC school newspapers came together for an informational presentation by Janno Lieber, followed by an on-the-record question and answer session.
Student journalists from a dozen NYC school newspapers came together for an informational presentation by Janno Lieber, followed by an on-the-record question and answer session.
April 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This week, we hosted a student media roundtable with MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber at Brooklyn Technical High School! 📰
Student journalists from a dozen NYC school newspapers came together for an informational presentation by Janno Lieber, followed by an on-the-record question and answer session.
Student journalists from a dozen NYC school newspapers came together for an informational presentation by Janno Lieber, followed by an on-the-record question and answer session.
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Governor Hochul, MTA leadership and local officials were at Garrison Station to highlight major accomplishments and investments for Metro-North riders.
The next few years will bring more modernization to Metro-North, which means better commutes and a boost our regional economy.
The next few years will bring more modernization to Metro-North, which means better commutes and a boost our regional economy.
December 11, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Governor Hochul, MTA leadership and local officials were at Garrison Station to highlight major accomplishments and investments for Metro-North riders.
The next few years will bring more modernization to Metro-North, which means better commutes and a boost our regional economy.
The next few years will bring more modernization to Metro-North, which means better commutes and a boost our regional economy.
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(Bloomberg) - The largest intergenerational wealth transfer in US history is about to take place ..
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December 6, 2024 at 3:57 PM
(Bloomberg) - The largest intergenerational wealth transfer in US history is about to take place ..
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Another hurdle cleared — #CongestionPricing is now federally approved to start at $9 this January in NYC!
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/n...
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New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan Clears Final Bureaucratic Hurdle
The Federal Highway Administration has allowed the program to begin just after midnight on Jan. 5. It could still be stopped by lawsuits.
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Another hurdle cleared — #CongestionPricing is now federally approved to start at $9 this January in NYC!
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/n...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/n...
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Breaking News: New York City’s congestion pricing program has cleared its last bureaucratic hurdle, and most drivers in January could be paying $9 to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan during peak hours. The plan could still be stopped by lawsuits, even after its start date. nyti.ms/4hYMKb8
November 22, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Breaking News: New York City’s congestion pricing program has cleared its last bureaucratic hurdle, and most drivers in January could be paying $9 to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan during peak hours. The plan could still be stopped by lawsuits, even after its start date. nyti.ms/4hYMKb8
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Congestion pricing news: The Value Pricing Pilot Program agreement between New York and the federal government has been signed, and the re-evaluation of the $9 toll has been finished and approved
November 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Congestion pricing news: The Value Pricing Pilot Program agreement between New York and the federal government has been signed, and the re-evaluation of the $9 toll has been finished and approved
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USDOT has signed the Value Pricing Pilot Program agreement with New York, enabling the start of congestion pricing in New York City in early January.
November 22, 2024 at 4:33 PM
USDOT has signed the Value Pricing Pilot Program agreement with New York, enabling the start of congestion pricing in New York City in early January.
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Despite a massive head start, BlueSky has now overtaken Threads in the US 👇
November 19, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Despite a massive head start, BlueSky has now overtaken Threads in the US 👇
Hey hey!
👋 Hello, BlueSky! MTA here, nice to see you! We’ll be bringing you updates about agency wide goings-on (*ahem* congestion pricing), major service changes, and some fun stuff, too.
a man in a hat and gloves is waving through a glass door .
Alt: a man in a hat and gloves is waving through a glass door in the movie the french connection
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November 20, 2024 at 1:40 AM
Hey hey!
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What I love about this Officially Verified Bluesky Press Lists is it includes a real mix of people at major legacy media outlets, independent organizations, and freelancers.
We can promote a diverse media when billionaires don't control what you see.
Let's keep it growing!
go.bsky.app/U9juDW4
We can promote a diverse media when billionaires don't control what you see.
Let's keep it growing!
go.bsky.app/U9juDW4
November 19, 2024 at 2:55 AM
What I love about this Officially Verified Bluesky Press Lists is it includes a real mix of people at major legacy media outlets, independent organizations, and freelancers.
We can promote a diverse media when billionaires don't control what you see.
Let's keep it growing!
go.bsky.app/U9juDW4
We can promote a diverse media when billionaires don't control what you see.
Let's keep it growing!
go.bsky.app/U9juDW4
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Xodus: Bluesky Hits 20M Users as People Continue to Flee X
Bluesky is currently adding nearly one million users per day.
Bluesky is currently adding nearly one million users per day.
November 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Xodus: Bluesky Hits 20M Users as People Continue to Flee X
Bluesky is currently adding nearly one million users per day.
Bluesky is currently adding nearly one million users per day.
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Must we make Republicans the protagonist of every news story? How about the millions of transit riders who stand to benefit? Or the millions of New Yorkers who should see fewer cars clogging the streets?
November 18, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Must we make Republicans the protagonist of every news story? How about the millions of transit riders who stand to benefit? Or the millions of New Yorkers who should see fewer cars clogging the streets?
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MTA Construction Chief Jamie Torres-Springer says that with congestion pricing getting unpaused, work will ramp back up on the Second Avenue subway and 6 elevator projects, the purchase of 270 electric buses and procurement will start again on A/C train signal upgrades
November 18, 2024 at 5:41 PM
MTA Construction Chief Jamie Torres-Springer says that with congestion pricing getting unpaused, work will ramp back up on the Second Avenue subway and 6 elevator projects, the purchase of 270 electric buses and procurement will start again on A/C train signal upgrades
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The mta will also proceed with ordering 250 more zero-emissions buses and build out charging infrastructure at bus depots.
November 18, 2024 at 6:05 PM
The mta will also proceed with ordering 250 more zero-emissions buses and build out charging infrastructure at bus depots.
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And it's official, for the 3rd time, the MTA board has voted to approve congestion pricing. A $9 toll now, they hope will go into effect January 5th.
November 18, 2024 at 6:17 PM
And it's official, for the 3rd time, the MTA board has voted to approve congestion pricing. A $9 toll now, they hope will go into effect January 5th.
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New York’s MTA approved a revised congestion pricing plan for Manhattan.
It will charge E-ZPass motorists entering south of Manhattan’s 60th Street $9 during peak hours, which is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, with E-ZPass trucks paying $14.40 during those hours.
It will charge E-ZPass motorists entering south of Manhattan’s 60th Street $9 during peak hours, which is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, with E-ZPass trucks paying $14.40 during those hours.
New York’s Transit Agency Approves $9 Congestion Pricing Toll
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved a revised congestion pricing plan for Manhattan that President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to terminate once he takes office.
www.bloomberg.com
November 18, 2024 at 6:29 PM
New York’s MTA approved a revised congestion pricing plan for Manhattan.
It will charge E-ZPass motorists entering south of Manhattan’s 60th Street $9 during peak hours, which is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, with E-ZPass trucks paying $14.40 during those hours.
It will charge E-ZPass motorists entering south of Manhattan’s 60th Street $9 during peak hours, which is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, with E-ZPass trucks paying $14.40 during those hours.
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95% of subway cars now have cameras per Janno Lieber. So on track for 100% by end of year which was goal for @govkathyhochul.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 5:13 PM
95% of subway cars now have cameras per Janno Lieber. So on track for 100% by end of year which was goal for @govkathyhochul.bsky.social
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“How you get news and information shattered into scores of pieces based on your age, politics, income and information dependency. This will make a common reality increasingly elusive — and change how consumers get informed ...” www.axios.com/newsletters/...
Axios AM - 💥 Part 2: 8 shock waves
www.axios.com
November 18, 2024 at 1:25 PM
“How you get news and information shattered into scores of pieces based on your age, politics, income and information dependency. This will make a common reality increasingly elusive — and change how consumers get informed ...” www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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Wrote a Bluesky guide for my fellow newbies doing an X exodus.
If nothing else, click to watch the amazing gif our visuals department made: www.huffpost.com/entry/bluesk...
If nothing else, click to watch the amazing gif our visuals department made: www.huffpost.com/entry/bluesk...
Bye, Elon — Bluesky Is Gaining Popularity Postelection. Here's What You Need To Know.
The competitor to X, formerly called Twitter, just reached 16 million users this week.
www.huffpost.com
November 15, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Wrote a Bluesky guide for my fellow newbies doing an X exodus.
If nothing else, click to watch the amazing gif our visuals department made: www.huffpost.com/entry/bluesk...
If nothing else, click to watch the amazing gif our visuals department made: www.huffpost.com/entry/bluesk...
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I don’t know who made this graphic but it’s pretty good.
November 14, 2024 at 12:05 AM
I don’t know who made this graphic but it’s pretty good.
Hello New World!
November 14, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Hello New World!