[Read our full story on the L train.] Mr. Cuomo was smiling as he delivered the news from his Midtown office. For nearly three years, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and city officials had planned for the disruption. Many people and businesses moved to other neighborhoods to avoid the shutdown. Besides, Mr. Cuomo has said, he does not control the M.T.A., which operates the subways.

Source: New York Times January 04, 2019 11:05 UTC