![]() ![]() The more than 100-year-old bridge is expected to cost $500 million to replace and the MTA doesn't want to shoulder the costs. Second, Amtrak wants the MTA to also replace the Pelham Bay Bridge over the Hutchinson River. The MTA expects reverse commuters headed the Bronx will save up to 45 minutes one-way once new Metro-North Stations open in the East Bronx. But the MTA argues it's upgrading the tracks, and signals for free, which will allow Amtrak to run 35 percent more service, so Amtrak should cut the agency some slack on these fees. ![]() Since Amtrak owns the tracks, it wants to charge the MTA an "access fee" like rent. The MTA predicts it's already one year behind on the project due to disagreements with Amtrak and notes there are currently two major issues holding up the project. "But that would be great to have a train to get to the city." "Right now we only have a bus, the subway stop is 20 minute walk, and there is an express bus," she said. While she has transit options, a commuter rail station there would still be the best. "I'm down for a ride."Įlodie Picarea lives in Inwood and does research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. ![]() A lot more comfortable, a lot more reliable," he said. A new Metro-North station there would slice his hour-long bus commute in half. John Dougherty works at Calvary Hospital in the Morris Park Section and commutes there from his home in Chelsea. The line would also meet the needs of various universities and medical centers, including Montefiore, the single largest employer in the borough, according to city officials. The new line would have a stop in Co-op City, the largest co-op complex in the world. ![]() It's also the fastest growing borough with a population of 1.57 million expected by 2040, according to the city. “A special shout out to the pharmacy team at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital who worked with the Princess Alexandra Hospital to source extra vaccinations when we were extremely busy.The East Bronx is home to several Universities, medical and research institutions, which would take advantage of four new Metro-North stations planned for the area. “A special shout out to the pharmacy team at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital who worked with the Princess Alexandra Hospital to source extra vaccinations when we were extremely busy.” Planning and organising the clinical equipment, information technology, medical stock and vaccinations, plus organising four to six staff each day to play the roles of concierge, vaccinator, recovery or team leader was difficult in such a short time frame, but thankfully our Community and Oral health staff have so much knowledge and experience following COVID.Ĭommunity and Oral Health Director of Safety and Quality Michelle Kane said: “From Monday to Wednesday we managed the planning and logistics, set up Thursday and Friday at the Ekka and were delivering our first vaccinations on Saturday. People’s Day on Wednesday was extremely busy for our vaccinators with 346 Ekkagoers taking advantage of the free flu vaccinations on offer in between the very popular dagwood dogs, strawberry sundaes or a ride on the pirate's revenge. What a team effort! The Metro North Health Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Ekka saw staff from Community and Oral Health, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and Caboolture Hospital joining hands to keep everyone safe during another difficult flu season. ![]()
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