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Mamdani’s Free Buses Plan Faces ‘Uphill Battle’ in Albany
The fight over free buses could be an early barometer of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Hochul's ability to compromise.
December 16, 2025
Watchdog Wants Hochul To Nix Bus Lane Enforcement Freebies for MTA Drivers
Lawmakers think the bill prevents MTA employees from getting a "slap in the face" for doing their jobs, but it could open the door to abuse.
December 11, 2025
Gov. Hochul Vague on Free Bus Plans As Her Open Budget Salvo Nears
Hochul has said she would neither support a plan that would deprive the MTA of a key revenue stream — fares — nor would she raise taxes to make up for the missing swipes.
November 18, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines: Janno’s Speaking Edition
Local news outlets had a field day after Janno Lieber reiterated his skepticism of Zohran Mamdani's free buses plan. Plus more news.
October 30, 2025
A Crucial Course Correction Shows the MTA is Thinking Big For the IBX
Gov. Hochul and the MTA’s decision to route the proposed new transit line under a cemetery means faster, better service.
August 11, 2025
No, Gov. Hochul Hasn’t ‘Fully Funded’ the MTA Capital Plan
We'd sure hate to see this debt bomb go off.
May 5, 2025
Albany Running Out of Options to Close MTA Funding Gap: Watchdog
Tighten the belt and give up the frills, the Citizens Budget Commission warned.
March 21, 2025
Pressure’s on Hochul As Legislative Budget Proposals Don’t Fund MTA Capital Plan
"The clock is ticking" for Gov. Hochul to come up with a way to fund the next MTA capital — or start to pay the price in delayed projects.
March 12, 2025
Four Reminders of Andrew Cuomo’s Disastrous Record on City Transportation
The disgraced ex-governor's streets agenda isn't clear — but his record as governor speaks volumes. Here are the lowlights.
March 3, 2025
Budget or Budge It? Gov. Hochul Continues Dawdling on the MTA Capital Plan
Gov. Hochul kicked off the state's budget process on Tuesday by doing exactly the opposite of what you do when you make a budget.
January 22, 2025
