MTA renames Jamaica Center in honor of York College

The MTA has officially renamed the Jamaica Center transportation hub in honor of York College in honor of the CUNY school's 60th anniversary and long-standing presence in the area. The station, which serves the E, J and Z subway lines along with several bus routes, has been renamed from Jamaica Center - Parsons/Archer Station to Jamaica Center - York College Station following an official unveiling on Friday morning. MTA CEO Janno Lieber said the move reflected York College's "special status" in the local community and the "special role" it plays in the area. He said the MTA does not often rename stations unless it is geographically important to do so - unlike the City Council, which frequently renames streets in honor of important local figures. "We do this only when it is geographically important, when it is a destination that people need to know about as they look at a subway map. And York College is that," Lieber said at the event Friday. "For the last 60 years, this sch