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Wednesday’s Headlines: Welcome to the Panderdome
State lawmakers are already trying to chip away at the already-promising congestion pricing program. Plus other news.
January 8, 2025
MTA to Albany Pols: Your 11th-Hour Rejection of the Capital Plan Will Cause an ‘Insurmountable’ Problem
The absurd satire of Joseph Heller's signature work is playing out, thanks to last week's surprise decision by state legislative leaders to reject the MTA capital plan.
December 30, 2024
Christmas Sockings: Carl Heastie and Andrea Stewart-Cousins Say ‘No’ to Better Transit
The transit world is reeling this week after the two legislative leaders put a block on the MTA's capital plan.
December 26, 2024
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
Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says
Fix the mess.
July 24, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines: Break the Law Edition
Congestion pricing to raise $1 billion annually is the law of the land, but what if it... wasn't?
July 2, 2024
Albany Roundup: Some Victories as Congestion Pricing Drama Dominated
State pols did a good bit better than last year, but there's still plenty of room to grow.
June 14, 2024
State of Confusion: Albany Pols Adjourn, Hochul Gets Delusional, MTA Plans Capital Cuts in Wild Final Day
Is this any way to run a state government that's running a railroad?
June 7, 2024
Komanoff: For Congestion Pricing, I’ll Eat Crow
Subject: Please vote NO on revenue alternatives to congestion pricingTo: AM Deborah Glick (AD66)From: Charles Komanoff
June 7, 2024
The Roller-Coaster Ride of MTA Boss Janno Lieber
The MTA CEO's role appears to be changing rapidly.
June 7, 2024
