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Budget Passes in Albany, But First, GOP Whines About Congestion Pricing
State legislators from the suburbs are sore losers when it comes to congestion pricing. But on the plus side, the budget has started passing.
May 8, 2025
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again
Key state lawmakers want to require some Citi Bike users to wear helmets — a mandate that studies have shown can dramatically reduce ridership. Plus other news from the State Capitol.
May 7, 2025
Capital Idea: Meet Our New Albany Correspondent, Amy Sohn
Streetsblog has hired the longtime journalist, writer and mayoral press aide to cover the State Capitol. That's an investment in you, dear reader.
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
Earth to Albany: Don’t Pander to Every Driver in the City with Toll Exemptions
Two-dozen of the state's leading good governance groups demanded that the legislature reject bills that would gut congestion pricing.
February 5, 2025
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
