A barrier has been broken at the MTA: For the first time, a woman is in charge of the country's largest subway system. NY1 Transit Reporter Jose Martinez takes a ride with the new boss.
Expect to see slowdowns and service changes on some train lines as the city completes planned construction projects.
The governor's plan included adding more security cameras to trains, protective barriers to some platforms and more police officers in the subways.
The stretch from Lispenard Street to 13th Street will allow for a protected ride from the Village to Central Park.
The first two of four trains, which are each made up of five cars, start running this week. The next two to debut over the next two months.
