What does New York want for Hanukkah?

I know what the MTA wants for Hanukkah: a check from Bubbie and Zada for $1.2 billion. However, since Bubbie and Zada no longer have any money for their retirement, they're being a little careful about showering gifts on their grandchildren this year, especially ones with a history of financial mismanagement. So instead, the MTA is asking for $3 fares and $105 monthly metrocards, and they're re-gifting the W and Z trains.

NYTimes.com's City Room blog just referenced the latest in a series of extreme proposals from the MTA--you can read my comment here.

UPDATE: The comment linked has been quoted in the December 24 print edition of The New York Times, page A19, below the fold, next to the photo of the Cuomos.