What Laws did the MTA Violate?
MTA violated NY Public Authorities Law 1264 which states that the MTA’s purpose is to benefit the people of the state of New York, and specifically the riding public. The MTA also violated Public Authorities Law 1267 which requires the Authority to enter into contracts to dispose property that are first and foremost “in the best interest of the authority”. MTA violated its own mission to “further development and improvement of commuter transportation”. Pursuant to what laws is Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum Filing? Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum is filing under Article 78 of the State’s Civil Practice Law and Rules. An Article 78 proceeding is generally used to challenge a determination by a local or State agency or its officers. In considering the Public Advocate’s petition, the court will determine whether the MTA’s decision to accept the Jets’ bid was “arbitrary and capricious” and whether to grant injunctive relief.
