Trump says $298 million in relief funding headed to NY MTA from the federal government

President Trump announced Thursday evening that $298 million in relief funding allocated in the $2.2 trillion CARES Act is on its way to New York City’s transportation system. “This is critical to keeping essential personnel moving and aiding metro NYC in recovery. We are here for the people of New York!” tweeted Trump, a native of Queens, N.Y.Another $298M heading to @MTA, adding up to over $2B in federal funding from @USDOT so far, part of…