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MTA eyes cash-saving service cuts

Let the service cuts begin.

New York City Transit is expected to vote Monday on its budget-savings plan that would halt plans to repair 19 stations, put off paint jobs for flaking elevated structures, and institute a more "efficient" way of cleaning subway cars.

The delays on the capital project are estimated to save $2.4 billion at a time when the MTA is warning of a possible fare...

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