8 Years Later, Sandy Still Costing Transit Systems Billions

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HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — Once a gleaming symbol of early 20th-century ambition and prosperity, Hoboken’s grand rail terminal now sits as a somber reminder of the daunting challenges facing mass transit in the New York region. Eight years ago Thursday, Superstorm Sandy pushed the Hudson River over its banks, sending 8 feet of water onto underground tracks and leaving the main waiting room unusable for months. Today, seating in the ornate, Greek Revival-inspired room is again prohibited, this time by concerns over the new coronavirus. The storm is a dimming memory for many, pushed aside now by more pressing concerns brought on by the pandemic.Read more on NewsOK.com

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