{"id":146124,"date":"2026-02-26T14:34:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/146124\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:34:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:34:36","slug":"lakisha-smalls-named-mta-hero-for-outstanding-service-on-the-staten-island-railway-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/146124\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakisha Smalls named MTA Hero for outstanding service on the Staten Island Railway"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week’s MTA Hero is Lakisha Smalls, Principal Administrative Associate for the Staten Island Railway.<\/p>\n

She oversees about 120 conductors and operators who work for the Staten Island Railway, ensuring crews are where they need to be to run service.<\/p>\n

She also assists customers at the booth by answering their questions.<\/p>\n

Lakisha was recently recognized for her customer service at the St. George Terminal where she works.<\/p>\n

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She’s been with the Staten Island Railway for 10 years.<\/p>\n

Lakisha says she enjoys being a team player and doing her job to the best of her ability.<\/p>\n

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