Beth Fertig appears in the following:
Mixed Feelings as Transit Workers Vote on Contract
Friday, January 20, 2006
Today is the deadline for transit workers to vote up or down on their contract with the MTA.
Klein Seeks New Test Score Tracking
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Schools Chancellor Joel Klein outlined his goals for his next four years at the helm of the city's schools.
"Too Soon" to Clear Schools in Abuse Case
Friday, January 13, 2006
Administration for Children's Services Commissioner John Maddingly says it's too soon to know whether Nixzmary Brown's school reported her abuse promptly.
Teacher Contract Adds Minutes, Confusion to School Day
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Starting next month, thousands of New York City students will have to take an extra period of class four days a week.
New Exhibit Shows Sandhogs in Natural Habitat
Monday, January 09, 2006
Most New Yorkers take the city’s water supply for granted.
Pataki Had no Knowledge of MTA Givebacks
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Governor Pataki continues to insist he had no knowledge that the MTA agreed to give a $130 million refund to transit workers as part of its tentative contract with their union.
NY Gets B Minus for Education
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
A new national report card gives New York an overall grade of B minus for educational quality.
Union Board Backs Tentative Agreement
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
The transit strike ended last week.
Transit Union Strikes
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
The union walked out of negotiations shortly after 11 p.m.
Little Progress in Talks as City-wide Strike Deadline Looms
Monday, December 19, 2005
Some 50,000 commuters in Queens are having to find different ways to get around this morning. Workers with Jamaica Buses and Triboro Coach are on strike.
To Strike or not to Strike: Straphangers' Voices
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
With the transit strike deadline approaching, WNYC's Beth Fertig asked bus and subway riders who they're siding with: the MTA or the transit workers union.
No Progress in Transit Talks
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
The MTA board is expected to approve its 2006 budget today.
Removing Conductors Illegal, Court Rules
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
A judge is considering arguments on whether to issue a court order to stop a potential subway and bus strike.
Transit Union Lays Out Priorities
Monday, December 12, 2005
Negotiations between the MTA and the Transport Workers Union are scheduled to resume tonight in midtown.
MTA Makes Wage Offer to Union
Thursday, December 08, 2005
With the threat of a strike just one week away, the MTA has made its first wage offer to the Transport Workers Union.
Transit Workers Speak out About Contract Issues
Thursday, December 08, 2005
The Transport Workers Union has rejected the MTA's latest offer of a two-year contract.
New Subway Rules Take Effect
Monday, December 05, 2005
New rules for subways riders take effect this morning.
Disability Advocate Checks Up on NYC Transit
Friday, December 02, 2005
New York City Transit agreed to make its buses and subways more accessible for people with wheelchairs.
City's Suit Against Gun Makers Gets Thumbs Up from Judge
Friday, December 02, 2005
A federal judge has ruled that New York City's lawsuit against gun manufacturers can go ahead.
Katrina Evacuees in NYC Wait for Aid
Friday, November 11, 2005
It’s been two-and-half months since Hurricane Katrina forced more than half a million residents of the New Orleans area out of their homes.