Thompson, In 24-Hour Final Stretch, Comes to Coney Island Overhaul

Mayoral candidate Bill Thompson, who we believe is the best hope for building a stronger transit system, came to our largest shop early on the Monday before Primary Day to meet and greet dozens of members of the Car Equipment Department. With TWU Local 100 President John Samuelsen, Thompson delivered a rousing plea to Local 100 members to get out the vote and put him in contention for the Mayoralty.