OMG WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO????? It’s not like the trains that can’t fit even go to Penn station anyway outside of a few during peak times. Just a huge nothingburger

I checked and I only found Anti-Asian comments such as "happy hunting", heavy use of Anti-Asian slurs, and mentions of Latasha Harlins, a murder in LA over 30 years ago.

If you have ever done business w the city or state …this is how they do it.

Oh No!!! 20 whole percent? Too bad we don't have 80% of our fleet to rely on.

Hello people, trains get old, no longer meet spec. when new tracks/tunnels are deployed. The entire world works the exact same way, but way to stoke false outrage over nothing. Good job Gothamist.

Kristin Richardson Jordan Junior.

I got this joke.

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Of course it was! Don't kid yourself.

A train?

This guy honestly doesn’t do himself a single favor in this piece. What kind of moron complains about how hard it is for them personally when they’re making $150k??? Yes - there are cataclysmic issues with NYC real estate pricing due to a small number of rich assholes, but this piece does nothing to help tell that story.

150k in NYC is not even enough to afford to buy (I realize this) and that's a HUGE problem... and barely enough to save enough if you have a family... not denying this... its just a bad article.

Hahahahhahaha. If your biggest problem is having a fridge in the living room then you’re going to have a rough time, unless you want roommates or cockroaches. Or cockroach roommates?

Is rent stabilized housing not welfare?

[Officials at the MTA were aware the train fleet could cause problems for the new service as far back as 2016, according to records from the Federal Transit Administration.]

This checks out. Management doing its best work by ignoring the basic problem! Onward!!!

It’s the same model as affordable housing

but they smell so weird- almost like the restroom on an airplane

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That’s the cruel joke. People can barely survive on that salary but welfare eligibility tiers don’t give a fuck.

I guess they never heard that saying 'measure twice, cut once'.

lol i have a bridge to sell you if you think a person making 60k is qualifying for welfare.

Yeah well when inflation is literally cannabalizing people’s retirement plans and food staples are up 200% you need to minimize costs wherever possible. 150k is the new 60k.

Get on welfare or move to Bali.

Initial Budget was $1500 - $2000 with a $150k salary. Hmmm This is also another broader issue. folks who only make $60k - $80k and more limited options are competing with folks who make $150k+ for the same apartments. And generally the landlord will go with the prospect with higher income + savings in addition to credit. Kind of sucks to be competing with someone who makes double what you make

lol this dude's in for a rude awakening

Don’t forget the OT.

Nepobaby can’t find a 1 bedroom apartment with an $150k a year salary?

I hope you hit your head on the pavement. Should be fine considering it's not a big deal

It’s paid in metro cards