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Heastie Undecided On Gov. Hochul’s Uber-Backed Push to Lower Car Insurance Rates

The Assembly Speaker is definitely not sold on Gov. Hochul's effort to reduce car insurance costs by lowing payouts to victims.

January 21, 2026

What the ‘Abundance’ Agenda Could Mean For Equitable Transportation

Will Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's buzzword usher in an era of bountiful transportation options, or just more highways?

January 21, 2026

Wednesday Headlines: ‘Well, With That Attitude’ Edition

Is affordable car insurance going to cost New York's pedestrians their bones? Plus other news.

January 21, 2026

UPDATE: Route 17 Widening is Not Really Paused But Actually Happening

Route 17 could be headed down a dark path if recent signs are to be believed.

January 20, 2026

Tuesday Headlines: Budget Deets Edition

It's budget season, so let's start the calls to tax the rich. Plus other news.

January 20, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Won’t Discuss The Ongoing NYPD Criminal Bike Crackdown That Candidate Mamdani Opposed

Hizzoner has gotten the question at least four times in the last 11 days and has yet to explain why he has not ended the NYPD's ticketing blitz against bikers.

January 16, 2026

Friday Headlines: The State Has Its Own Agenda Edition

A gruesome scene in Syracuse and our state Comptroller is looking for his seat.

January 16, 2026

Friday Video: Remember When Central Park Was Actually Dangerous?

Streetfilms legend Clarence Eckerson reframes the debate about Manhattan's premier green space in just 45 seconds.

January 16, 2026