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
Thursday Headlines: Legalese And Funding Freeze Edition
Lawyers and pedestrians are calling foul on the governor's car insurance premium proposals and upstate transit needs more dough. Plus other news.
January 15, 2026
Wednesday Headlines: Open Questions And Missed Opportunities Edition
An up and down election year state of the state and Mamdani hits his old stomping grounds. Plus other news.
January 14, 2026
Not So Fast: Advocates Aren’t Sold on Gov. Hochul’s AV Push
"There is no evidence that autonomous vehicles help us achieve our goals to make our state or city’s streets more people-centered," one group said.
January 13, 2026
Advance Look: Hochul Offers Major Transportation Policies in 2026 ‘State Of The State’ Speech
Why wait for the governor to start her annual address? We have the goods for you now.
January 13, 2026
State of the State Exclusive: Hochul Will Push ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Bill Through Her Budget
New York City motorists with a documented pattern of excessive speeding would be required to install speed-limiting devices inside their cars, Gov. Hochul is expected to announce today.
January 13, 2026
Tuesday Headlines: State Of The State Edition
Strap in, folks. It's going to be a heck of a year. Plus other news.
January 13, 2026
Monday’s Headlines: Welcome to ‘Streetsblog Empire State’
We're open for business — and we'll be bringing Streetsblog's livable streets coverage to the entire state, not just "the city."
January 12, 2026
Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled
The state Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same.
January 9, 2026
Open Session: What We Need to See From Albany in 2026
The new legislative session is a big opportunity for the pols and Gov. Hochul, as well as the advocates pressuring them, to make substantial progress on transportation policy. Will they take it?
January 7, 2026
