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OPINION: The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry Was More Than a Boat — It Was Equity in Motion
The MTA's decision to discontinue ferry service between Newburgh and Beacon deprives Mid-Hudson Valley communities of a vital link to mass transit and economic opportunity.
February 2, 2026
TRAIN IN VAIN: Amtrak Pulls Plug On Metro-North Expansion
All aboard? Not so fast. Amtrak is putting the brakes on an expansion of the Metro-North that would have extended service to Albany.
January 27, 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
Albany Should Use ‘Underutilized’ Transit Fund For LIRR, Metro-North Discounts: Report
An "underutilized" pot of state funds could help lure more New York City residents onto MTA's commuter rail, according to a new report.
December 19, 2024
Op-Ed: Governor, Public Transit Doesn’t Need a Billionaire Techie
Public transit doesn't need another billionaire disruptor with big ideas and a slide deck, governor.
May 8, 2020
The MTA Needs More Money. Will It Get It?
"Cash-strapped" is not just a cute adjective that always precedes the noun "MTA." It's a harsh reality.
October 16, 2019
Mayor Defends Handing Cuomo Full MTA Control As L.I. Dems Bolt
Hizzoner rides the subway — no, really! — and pitches straphangers on his new partnership with the governor.
February 27, 2019
