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City Wins Biden Bucks to Begin the Process of Studying the Capping of the Cross Bronx Expwy
"There is no initiative that would do more to improve the public health of the Bronx [and] improve the air quality and life expectancy than the transformation of the Cross Bronx Expressway," Rep. Ritchie Torres said on Monday.
December 19, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Strong Headwinds, Weak Streetscape Edition
Yesterday's big story was the announcement by Steve Roth of the cash-strapped real estate giant Vornado that its plans to develop skyscrapers around Penn Station had been put on hold for a while. Plus other news.
November 3, 2022
SEE IT! Manhattan BP to State: Take a Lane from Drivers on the West Side Highway
It worked on the Brooklyn Bridge...
August 1, 2022
The Explainer: Why a New Penn Station Leaves So Many People So Angry
Why are so many smart people and groups throwing around words like "corruption" and "handout" and something smelly that "undermines public trust" when discussing the Penn Station project.? Let the Explainer explain it all for you...
July 27, 2022
OPINION: Gov. Hochul’s Penn Station Plan is Flawed from a Transit Perspective
Train capacity can be increased without even expanding Penn Station — but the state doesn't seem to care.
July 26, 2022
Friday’s Headlines: Rubber Stamp Edition
The big story of the day was Empire State Development's approval of Gov. Hochul's real estate deal masquerading as a Penn Station redesign plan. Plus other news.
July 22, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Corporate Welfare for Steven Roth Edition
Reinvent Albany's newest study confirmed some of the worst fears about the Penn Station boondoggle. Plus all the other news.
July 14, 2022
Hochul Calls for ‘Alternatives’ to LaGuardia AirTrain — Possibly Dooming Cuomo’s Boondoggle
"I have asked the Port Authority to thoroughly examine alternative mass transit solutions for reducing car traffic and increasing connectivity to LaGuardia Airport," Hochul said about the 1.5-mile, elevated people mover.
October 4, 2021
OPINION: Buses Are a Better Option Than the ‘Backwards’ AirTrain
Equity, convenience, and expense argue against a boondoggle and in favor of surface transit.
September 23, 2021
BREAKING: Riverkeeper, Others Sue To Stop the LaGuardia AirTrain
Local opponents of a little-loved project ask for its approval to be 'set aside.'
September 20, 2021
