In a surprise move, the Biden administration has reversed a Trump-era decision to cut funding for the long-awaited 2nd Avenue subway project in New York City. The U-turn follows a lawsuit filed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) against the previous administration, which had attempted to strip $900 million in federal funding from the project. The 2nd Avenue subway extension has been years in the making, aiming to improve public transportation in Manhattan's East Side and alleviate congestion in the area. With the funding restored, the project is expected to move forward, bringing a much-needed boost to the city's infrastructure and transportation network.
Trump administration restores funding to NYC's 2nd Ave. subway project after lawsuit NBC New York
