
She also claimed the MTA is not always an affirming and supportive place for transgender employees. However, she said the MTA has yet to approve her worker’s compensation or medical leave claims. Mangual described the entire incident as “traumatic," leaving her suffering from PTSD. Given this matter is currently under investigation, we are unable to comment further at this time.” “The MTA does not tolerate violence or discrimination of any kind in the workplace and takes allegations of this nature very seriously. MTA issued a statement saying the incident is under investigation and they cannot comment further at this time. Later the same woman is captured looking in a bathroom mirror as she adjusts her uniform before turning and slapping at the camera. Video of the incident provided to WPIX appears to show a woman identified as Rivera hurling insults from within a closed bathroom stall.
