Senator Cooney Reacts To $257 Million MTA Investment In Upstate Jobs

Jeremy Cooney

November 25, 2025

Cooney press release
MTA Board Approved Contract For 219 New Buses, 161 Of Which Are Hybrids

All Hybrid Buses Will Be Manufactured By New Flyer Of America And BAE Systems

“Downstate transit fueled by upstate manufacturing—that’s what this MTA investment is all about. The MTA’s commitment to companies like BAE Systems in Endicott and New Flyer in Jamestown showcases an increasingly strong bond between companies upstate and projects in New York City, especially coming off the heels of their recent rail car investment earlier this year. I am grateful for Governor Kathy Hochul and MTA Chairman Janno Lieber for their leadership in keeping business in New York State. This investment will continue to support over 1000 jobs and improve transportation outcomes for all New Yorkers.” 

Senator Cooney is the Chair of the NYS Senate Transportation Committee. 

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