Kathy Hochul
Streetsblog Basics
Outrage Builds Over ‘Magic Wand’ Gas Tax Holiday as State Studies Congestion Pricing for Years
It's an ironic move, given the state's environmental goals. It's also bad optics.
April 8, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines: Garden Grossness Edition
Well, Gov. Hochul has at least one thing in common with her disgraced predecessor. Plus other news.
March 16, 2022
State Bill Would Eliminate Parking Minimums in the City
“How backwards is it in this day and age, while trying to promote mass transit and alternate modes of transportation, to have mandatory minimums for the automobile,” said state Sen. Brad Hoylman.
January 31, 2022
WHAT IS TO BE DONE? Experts Discuss Subway Crime, Death, Homelessness
"There will be a humanitarian crisis until we pay to solve it," said one activist.
January 26, 2022
ANALYSIS: Gov. Hochul’s ‘Bi-Boro’ Train Line: How Will it Work?
If you read no other story about the plan, this is the one.
January 21, 2022
Gov. Hochul’s Executive Budget Takes Aim at Bus Lane Blockers, Toll Cheats
No free rides for drivers in the bus lane or the license plate defacers on the highways.
January 20, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines: Statewide News Edition (Hold the de Blasio)
Gov. Hochul has raised so much money that even ex-Mayor de Blasio bailed on challenging her. Plus other news.
January 19, 2022
Mayor Adams Promises that Police on the Subway Will Ask, ‘How Was Your Day?’
"When is the last time you saw an officer walk through the train [and ask], 'How are you?' 'How was your day?'" the mayor said.
January 6, 2022
ALL ABOARD! Hochul Seeks Subway Between Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights
The State of the State address included a plan to turn rail right-of-way into the Interborough Express between Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights and intersecting with 17 subway lines and the LIRR.
January 5, 2022
Streetsies 2021: The Biggest Reasons To Hope For A Brighter Future
Let's highlight the news stories and developments that prove that maybe, just maybe, 2022 will be a transformative year.
December 21, 2021
