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Deal Reached: Hochul Says ‘Sammy’s Law’ Will Pass
The bill, though imperfect, has been four years in the making.
April 18, 2024
Mayor Mum on E-Bike Registration Bill, Battery Swap Program
Mayor Adams surrounded himself with delivery workers on Monday, yet declared "off topic" two of our questions ... about delivery workers.
April 2, 2024
Indianapolis’ BRT Mess the Troubling Power of ‘State Preemption’
What happens when state legislatures try to stop sustainable transportation projects that city dwellers badly want? Indianapolis provides a troubling case study.
March 25, 2024
Legislators Propose More Bus Service, Transit Discounts In State Budget Negotiations
The proposals for increased bus investment are part of State Sen. Michael Gianaris and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani's "Get Congestion Pricing Right" platform.
March 12, 2024
Better Red Than Dead: Albany Takes Up Camera Reauthorization, Expansion
If the legislature fails to pass a reauthorization, the city's red light cameras will go dark on Dec. 1. And they caught 700,000 drivers last year.
January 25, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: The Albany Runaround Edition
More from our reporter's trip to Albany — plus other news.
January 24, 2024
This Year’s Mettle: The Push for Sammy’s Law Begins — With or Without Carl Heastie
Once again this year, it's all eyes on the Assembly Speaker.
January 23, 2024
Getting the Green: Upstate Pol Wants to Unlock Highway Cash for Bike Paths
The proposal could mean a lot more green for New York City greenways.
January 23, 2024
Cycle of Rage Update: Speaker Heastie Has Not Put Speed Limit Bill on Next Week’s Agenda
Sammy's Law is not on the agenda for next week's legislative session in Albany, dooming the measure to allow New York City to set its own speed limits.
June 16, 2023
The Albany Report Card: A Scoundrel’s ‘F’
This is not a gentlemen's B. This year's overall legislative session was one of the worst on record from a livable streets and street safety perspective — and it's mostly due to one man.
June 13, 2023
