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‘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.

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