Abrams v. New York City Transit Authority

Cooke, J. (dissenting).

Petitioners include the Borough President of The Bronx, a State Senator, a New York City Councilman, the copresidents of a parents association of a public school and an environmental group. Except for the last mentioned, they bring this article 78 proceeding individually and under their respective official titles. Respondents are the New York City Transit Authority (hereinafter "NYCTA”) and the members thereof.

The petition asserts seven "causes of action”, the last of which relates to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Originally also named as respondents were…