MTA banned alcohol ads 7 years ago, citing health concerns. Now it wants the money.

WNYC News | Jul 30, 2025

Ads will now be allowed in a variety of formats across the system, including on billboards, digital displays and wrapped around the shuttle train between Times Square and Grand Central Terminal, according to an MTA document outlining changes to the policy. Read the full story here.

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