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Gounardes Pushing 750 Speed Cameras With Expanded Hours — A Direct Challenge to Cuomo’s Paltry Proposal
The freshman State Senator is carrying Assembly Member Deborah Glick's previously passed legislation — but this time, passage is likely in the Senate, setting up a conflict with the governor.
March 7, 2019
CYCLE OF PRAISE: Kudos to Mayor de Blasio for Supporting Congestion Pricing
Mayor de Blasio's embrace of congestion pricing this week deserves to be praised, no matter how long it took him to come around to what the rest of us have long known.
February 27, 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
Cuomo: Your Online Purchases Will Help Fund the MTA
We'll get you, Amazon — and your little Etsy, too.
February 26, 2019
Another Benefit of Congestion Pricing? Commuters Will Have Way More Time
You could binge watch all of the original "Star Trek" series, plus the movies! (Or you could just spend more time with your kids, or have less stress in your life.)
February 6, 2019
Bobby’s Blue Bombshell: Cuomo’s Congestion Pricing Numbers are ‘Bullshit’
Assembly Member Bobby Carroll, one of the staunchest supporters of congestion pricing, is upset because the governor's plan won't raise nearly enough money for transit.
February 1, 2019
HEAD-SCRATCHER OF THE WEEK: Staten Island Pol Attacks ‘Unfair’ Punishment of Bridge Toll Scofflaws
Fact check: The fines for evading a subway fare or bridge toll are identical.
January 31, 2019
KOMANOFF: Want Fair Taxi Congestion Surcharges? Embed Them Within Congestion Tolling
A nationally respected expert says a City Council taxi bill is a springboard for a better congestion-pricing plan.
January 28, 2019
On Transportation, Cuomo Giveth and He Taketh Away
Nearly all of his new initiatives — save the bus lane cameras — come with a catch.
January 18, 2019
ON FURTHER REVIEW: Cuomo’s Speed Camera Bill May Not Be As Good As City’s [Updated]
Council Speaker Corey Johnson appears to say thanks but no thanks because his bill would allow unlimited cameras.
January 15, 2019
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