MTA appoints Demetrius Crichlow

Longtime transit worker Demetrius Crichlow named new MTA president amid authority’s staff shuffling: ‘Bleeds MTA blue’
Longtime transit worker Demetrius Crichlow was announced as the new president of the MTA on Wednesday morning.
MTA facing $211M budget gap as Demetrius Crichlow named new NYC Transit President
New York City’s transit system is facing a massive budget shortfall, with a recent report from the State Comptroller revealing a $211 million deficit due to the pause in congestion pricing.
Demetrius Crichlow named New York City Transit president as new report shows huge MTA budget gap
Demetrius Crichlow was named president of New York City Transit Wednesday. He held that post on an interim basis for about five months.
Demetrius Crichlow named permanent NYC Transit president
Demetrius Crichlow has been appointed the permanent president of New York City Transit, the MTA announced Wednesday. Crichlow had been serving as the interim New York City Transit president since spring after the departure of Richard Davey.
Demetrius Crichlow is new MTA NYC Transit president
MTA CEO Janno Lieber today named Demetrius Crichlow the new president of New York City Transit. A third-generation transit employee, Crichlow has worked in the MTA for nearly 30 years, starting out on the Long Island Rail Road.
New York City Transit names Demetrius Crichlow new president amid budget concerns
The MTA announced Wednesday that Demetrius Crichlow is the newest president of New York City Transit. The announcement comes amid a new report from the state comptroller's office that found the MTA will likely be short at least $176 million next year.
MTA appoints Demetrius Crichlow as first Black president of NYC Transit
Demetrius Crichlow will serve as head of subways and buses at the MTA, becoming the first African American to hold the position at the nation’s largest mass-transit system.
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MTA budget gaps widening, says New York State Comptroller
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MTA chief says gloomy budget forecast was expected
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MTA ads try to humanize transit workers after train operator’s vicious stabbing; Union says it’s not enough
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