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Report: State DOT Using Outdated, Exaggerated Data To Justify Route 17 Widening
The state Department of Transportation is ignoring a 10-year drop in traffic volumes on Route 17 to justify massively expanding the highway.
April 30, 2026
‘Lowballing Victims’: Crash Survivors Furious At Hochul’s Car Insurance Proposal
Crash victims and a key state lawmaker are not yet sold on Hochul's car insurance scheme, and hope that the state listens.
February 3, 2026
OPINION: The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry Was More Than a Boat — It Was Equity in Motion
The MTA's decision to discontinue ferry service between Newburgh and Beacon deprives Mid-Hudson Valley communities of a vital link to mass transit and economic opportunity.
February 2, 2026
TRAIN IN VAIN: Amtrak Pulls Plug On Metro-North Expansion
All aboard? Not so fast. Amtrak is putting the brakes on an expansion of the Metro-North that would have extended service to Albany.
January 27, 2026
UPDATE: Route 17 Widening is Not Really Paused But Actually Happening
Route 17 could be headed down a dark path if recent signs are to be believed.
January 20, 2026