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Mamdani’s Free Buses Plan Faces ‘Uphill Battle’ in Albany
The fight over free buses could be an early barometer of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Hochul's ability to compromise.
December 16, 2025
State Pol’s ‘Manhattan Safety Plan’ Emphasizes Daylighting and Protecting Bike Lanes
A new safety plan from State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez puts the streets front and center.
December 15, 2025
How Much Will New Yorkers Pay For Trump’s Penn Station Redevelopment Scheme?
New Yorkers could wind up paying twice for the new Penn Station: once when Amtrak comes asking for money and then when a private developer makes their money back from the project.
December 9, 2025
Watchdog Group Wants Hochul to Veto Bus Lane Parking Mulligan
Reinvent Albany thinks a carve-out for bus lane parkers in Co-op gives rule-breaking motorists a free pass.
December 5, 2025
Rep. Ritchie Torres, Advocates Call For More Public Comment on Cross Bronx Project
The public was given until just Jan. 9 to weigh in on the 6,000-page document — a 53-day period that includes multiple holidays.
December 2, 2025
Upstate Transit Agencies are Starving As State Slows Funding
Advocates are hoping for better luck next year as local transit authorities warn of service reductions, and the funding ask may have an ingenious solution.
November 20, 2025
Gov. Hochul Vague on Free Bus Plans As Her Open Budget Salvo Nears
Hochul has said she would neither support a plan that would deprive the MTA of a key revenue stream — fares — nor would she raise taxes to make up for the missing swipes.
November 18, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines: Slow ‘Em Down Edition
Here's one day when it's OK for reporters to drive a car! (OK, not just any car.) Plus other news.
November 12, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines: Janno’s Speaking Edition
Local news outlets had a field day after Janno Lieber reiterated his skepticism of Zohran Mamdani's free buses plan. Plus more news.
October 30, 2025
INVASION OF THE BODY-SNATCHERS: Self-Driving Taxis Have Come for Your Roads, Jobs
What could possibly go wrong? Perhaps we get safer streets. Perhaps every taxi driver loses his or her job.
August 25, 2025
