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Congestion Pricing Dream Lives On After Two Judges Rule in MTA’s Favor
New York won two major victories in court on Monday after federal judges declined to put the skids on congestion pricing's Jan. 5 launch — and hinted that they don't think the lawsuits to stop the program will succeed.
December 23, 2024
Astoria to NYPD: Stop These Excessive Police Chases
The NYPD's 114th Precinct must eliminate "unnecessary" police chases through mostly residential Astoria because they have "dramatically reduced" public safety with very little upside, a Queens community board said last week.
December 23, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: Meeting Across The River Edition
Garden State transit advocates implored New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to do the right thing. Plus more news.
December 23, 2024
See It: The McGuinness Road Diet Works — But Only Where the City Installed It
The road diet works, exposing the need to extend it all the way.
December 19, 2024
Albany Should Use ‘Underutilized’ Transit Fund For LIRR, Metro-North Discounts: Report
An "underutilized" pot of state transportation funds could help lure more New York City residents onto the LIRR and Metro-North, according to a new report.
December 19, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Snow and Tell Edition
The Sanitation Department is even better prepared for winter. Plus other news.
December 19, 2024
NJ Refusing ‘Generous’ Congestion Pricing Lawsuit $ettlement, Hochul Says
If you believe Gov. Hochul, her New Jersey counterpart is leaving lots of money on the table, which one activist said was just "stubbornness" on his part.
December 18, 2024
Cyclist Badly Injured By Driver Fleeing Cops
Authorities refused to comment on allegations that the crash was the result of another police chase.
December 18, 2024
The Queens Bus Redesign Is Finished. Probably
The MTA revealed what it's calling the absolutely final Queens bus network redesign proposal on Tuesday ... a year after it said the same thing.
December 18, 2024
Council Members Want To Be Notified When City Repurposes ‘Their’ Parking
Why can't we have nice things? Because the Council wants DOT to issue more notifications whenever parking is affected.
December 18, 2024
