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Local officials, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul, have expressed their approval of this federal takeover. Hochul has long advocated for federal involvement, having made requests for funding modifications dating back to her discussions with former President Trump. In her statement, she emphasized that federal funding would prevent New York taxpayers from having to contribute an estimated $1.3 billion more that would have been necessary if the MTA had continued in its current role.