ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:

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Governor Hochul and MTA Announce Billionth Subway Rider of 2026

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Billionth Rider Milestone Achieved One Week Earlier Than Previous Year; Continues Trend for Fifth Year in a Row

Follows Post-COVID Record Subway Ridership on Sept. 23, 2026, With More Than 4.6 Million Riders; Week of Sept. 14, 2026 Saw Over Four Million Riders Each Wee . . .

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