Cuomo said the agency has "been a management failure to the people of New York."
The governor says he's going to put new members on the board who have a better handle on management and finances.
It comes after two time-keeping clocks were damaged as the MTA attempts to crack down on employee overtime abuse.
Transportation advocates say replacing current board members is extreme.
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