November 19, 2008 10:19 am Cash-Strapped MTA Plans Major Cuts, Fare Hikes In addition to subway service cuts, the MTA is also considering a dramatic rise in express bus fares and access-a-ride fees. Local 3:20 Columbia encampments continue for second week 2:06 Art installation more than a mile long unveiled in Queens neighborhood 2:45 Fourth day of wooded searches linked to Gilgo Beach murders 2:08 Bridge repairs causing problems at the Jersey Shore 2:52 Columbia students continue protest after deadline passes