Tracking the Costs of the L Train Project Proves No Easy Feat

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Stephen Nessen
WNYC News | Jan 16, 2020

Work to repair the L train tunnel is expected to be completed this April, about one year after it began. Just last week, Governor Cuomo bragged that it would be done on time and way under budget:  $76 million below expected costs.

WNYC's Stephen Nessen wanted to find out exactly how the governor came up with his figure.

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