History
Plans for a crosstown line from the Queensboro Bridge under Jackson Avenue, Manhattan Avenue, Roebling Street, Bedford Avenue, and Hancock Street to Franklin Avenue at the north end of the BMT Franklin Avenue Line were adopted by the city in 1923, but, the following year, Mayor Hylan announced his opposition against it. Eventually the line was moved and incorporated into the city's Independent Subway System.
On August 19, 1933, the line was opened north of Nassau Avenue, and the GG began operation to Queens Plaza. The entire Crosstown Line was completed to the IND Culver Line on July 1, 1937, and the GG was extended in both directions to Smith–Ninth Streets and Forest Hills – 71st Avenue.
Over the next 77 years, the termini for the GG (relabeled G in 1985) had varied, including being extended to Jamaica – 179th Street or cut back to Queens Plaza or Long Island City – Court Square. Service was also extended to Church Avenue several times. On April 19, 2010, G service was permanently cut back from the Queens Boulevard Line due to budget cuts.
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