Memo to Daily News: Local NYC Streets Could Also Use State DOT Attention
After two crashes in six years that caused 13 fatalities and an outcry from an indignant press corps suddenly obsessed with traffic safety, the New York State Department of Transportation has turned its attention to the Bronx River Parkway.
May 3, 2012
Gustavo Rivera: Albany Can Do Better Than an MTA Debt Hike
Transit riders in the 33rd State Senate district may finally have a champion in Albany.
April 2, 2012
First Impressions of the Cuomo Convention Center Plan
While congratulating Andrew Cuomo on his first-year achievements, Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute thinks yesterday's State of the State address was pretty weak. In her Post column, Gelinas derides two of Cuomo's signature economic initiatives -- conventions and casinos -- as strikingly out of touch.
January 5, 2012
Reminder: The MTA Chair Is Not an Omnipotent Transit God
Jay Walder may have exaggerated when he claimed this week to have put the city transit system "back on firm financial footing" during his stint as MTA chairman, but he did show remarkable reserve in not letting loose on Albany for undercutting rail and bus service at every turn. Unfortunately the media failed to fill in the blanks.
January 5, 2012
City Council Signs Off on Residential Parking Permits, Next Stop Albany
The City Council today passed a home rule message backing Albany legislation that would allow the city to implement a residential parking permit program. The vote was 40-8. Charles Barron, Lew Fidler, Peter Vallone, and Al Vann joined four out of the five Republicans on the council in voting against the measure. (Eric Ulrich was the GOP vote in favor.)
November 3, 2011
Cuomo Names Patrick Foye to Head Port Authority
As expected, Governor Cuomo has tapped Patrick Foye to replace Chris Ward as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
October 19, 2011
New York’s Highest Court “Systematically Decriminalizing” Vehicular Killings
The manslaughter plea of David McKie, sentenced earlier this month for running down Manhattan pedestrian Karen Schmeer as he fled police following a petty theft, points to a trend in vehicular crimes law that is resulting in lighter sentences for drivers who kill.
September 22, 2011
Marty Golden’s Truck Safety Bill Advances in the Senate
A little-known bill that could save lives has cleared the State Senate Transportation Committee.
March 4, 2011
Life-Saving Speed Cams Find an Enemy in New York AAA
Legislation to bring automated speed enforcement to the city is drawing fire from the New York branch of AAA.
January 13, 2011
With Albany Hoarding DWI Fines, Counties Can’t Afford Leandra’s Law
Leandra's Law, passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by Governor Paterson last year, mandates ignition interlocks for motorists convicted of DWI and makes it a felony to drive drunk with children as passengers. But since it was adopted, over two dozen counties have asked for a two-year moratorium on implementation of the law, set to begin in August.
June 28, 2010