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Tuesday’s Headlines: More Penn Station Boondoggle Edition
The big news was a cheerleading press release from Gov. Hochul hailing the "deal" she and Mayor Adams had inked over dividing up the supposed benefits from the real estate deal that will supposedly (but won't) fund the complete rehabilitation of Penn Station. Plus other news.
July 19, 2022
Two Queens Pols Want City to Eliminate the Jamaica Busways
Meanwhile, a bus rider says, “Drivers don’t follow the rules! They’re constantly standing in no standing zones, which causes congestion. It's important that the city prioritizes those who take public transit.”
July 18, 2022
Gov. Hochul Signs Law Adding Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety Awareness to Driver’s License Requirements
New drivers for the first time will be tested on their knowledge of pedestrian and cyclist safety as a part of the requirements for obtaining a license in New York, according to a law that the governor signed Friday.
July 15, 2022
Hold Developer Accountable for Failed Promises at Brooklyn Mega-Project: Advocates
Whatever happened to our "Urban Room"?
July 15, 2022
FERRY INTERESTING: Mayor Adams Raises Base Fare on City’s Boats
The city will raise the base fare on the NYC Ferry system by nearly 50 percent, but in doing so, Adams said he would shore up the service and make it more equitable with reduced fares for low-income residents.
July 14, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Corporate Welfare for Steven Roth Edition
Reinvent Albany's newest study confirmed some of the worst fears about the Penn Station boondoggle. Plus all the other news.
July 14, 2022
Community Leaders Slam DOT for Planned BQE Detours
Community leaders and pols affected by next year's repairs to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway are slamming the city for its detour plan.
July 13, 2022
Cycle of Rage: Pro-Car Council Members are the Ones Who Politicize DOT’s Work
Fortunately, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez will not be Council Member Bob Holden's executioner.
July 12, 2022
Drunk Drivers Who Kill Could Be Paying for their Crime for Almost 20 Years
July 8, 2022
Comptroller Lander: Ferry System Needs Pricing that Soaks Casual Users and Protects Commuters
Now, sit right back and you'll hear a tale ... a tale of a highly subsidized ferry system that can be saved.
July 7, 2022
