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Parents, locals call for return of free student MetroCards

The elimination of free student MetroCards was voted through last month by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which is scrambling to eliminate a $383 million shortfall in its budget. The cuts have ignited furious protest from local parents, students, school administrators and city politicians.

By Ray Katz • January 25, 2010 at 10:44 AM

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Local leaders are fighting to keep free student MetroCards, which were eliminated in MTA cuts. Advocates for the card say it may be responsible for keeping students in school.