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‘The Moped Crisis’: Bill Doubling Fines For Unauthorized Dealers Passes Senate
Fines against unauthorized moped dealers would be doubled under a just-passed state Senate bill that is expected to also pass the Assembly and make its way to the Governor's desk before the end of the legislative session at the end of the month.
June 3, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Will Albany Green Light More Red Light Cameras
The administration of Mayor Eric Adams pushes to reauthorize and expand New York City's red light cameras.
May 16, 2024
Gov. Hochul Backs Red Light Camera Renewal
Gov. Hochul signaled her support on Thursday for reauthorizing the city's tiny red light camera program — but stopped short of calling for an expansion of the decades-old program.
May 10, 2024
Hochul, Legislators Reach Toll Evasion Crackdown Deal
Higher fines for covering a plate and for not paying tolls are part of the budget deal inked on Saturday.
April 22, 2024
Deal Reached: Hochul Says ‘Sammy’s Law’ Will Pass
The bill, though imperfect, has been four years in the making.
April 18, 2024
Mayor Mum on E-Bike Registration Bill, Battery Swap Program
Mayor Adams surrounded himself with delivery workers on Monday, yet declared "off topic" two of our questions ... about delivery workers.
April 2, 2024
Indianapolis’ BRT Mess the Troubling Power of ‘State Preemption’
What happens when state legislatures try to stop sustainable transportation projects that city dwellers badly want? Indianapolis provides a troubling case study.
March 25, 2024
Legislators Propose More Bus Service, Transit Discounts In State Budget Negotiations
City buses would run more frequently under Albany legislation included in the state Senate and Assembly's "one-house" budget proposals.
March 12, 2024
Better Red Than Dead: Albany Takes Up Camera Reauthorization, Expansion
If the legislature fails to pass a reauthorization, the city's red light cameras will go dark on Dec. 1. And they caught 700,000 drivers last year.
January 25, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: The Albany Runaround Edition
More from our reporter's trip to Albany — plus other news.
January 24, 2024
