Bill > J00593

This resolution congratulates Catherine Rinaldi on her retirement as President of MTA Metro-North Railroad after 22 years of distinguished service, highlighting her significant professional achievements and contributions to public transportation. Rinaldi, who graduated summa cum laude from Yale University and earned a law degree from the University of Virginia, became the first woman to serve as Metro-North's president in 2018 and led the railroad through numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. During her tenure, she implemented consumer-facing initiatives, improved system reliability, and achieved the best on-time performance in the railroad's history at 98%, marking five consecutive years of performance exceeding 97%. Additionally, she served as interim president of the Long Island Rail Road and promoted collaboration between the two railroads. The resolution acknowledges her leadership across various roles within the MTA, including Deputy Executive Director, General Counsel, and Executive Vice President, and formally congratulates her while wishing her well in her future endeavors, ultimately transmitting a copy of the resolution to Catherine Rinaldi as a gesture of recognition and appreciation.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J593