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Without Action From Cuomo, Subways Doomed to Endless State of Disrepair
Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing for $2 billion in tax cuts in his next budget, citing growing surpluses. But a new report on New York City’s infrastructure from the Center for an Urban Future makes it clear that there is no surplus -- the state is responsible for billions in unfunded infrastructure repairs to city subways.
March 14, 2014
Assembly to Reject Cuomo’s $40M Transit Raid; No Word From State Senate
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will look to block Governor Cuomo's $40 million transit raid, according to the Daily News.
March 10, 2014
32 Assembly Members Want to Reverse Cuomo’s Transit Raid. Where’s Shelly?
It's crunch time for the state budget, and so far Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has not said a word about undoing the $40 million MTA raid in Governor Andrew Cuomo's executive budget, even though 32 Assembly members have called on Cuomo to restore the funds [PDF].
March 7, 2014
Until Now, NYS DMV Shielded Driver Violation Histories From Prosecutors
Governor Cuomo announced this week that the state Department of Motor Vehicles will make additional traffic violation data available to prosecutors, but it's too soon to tell if the change will help make more cases against dangerous drivers.
March 5, 2014
The Tappan Zee Transit Task Force Has Issued Its Report. Now What?
On Friday, the Tappan Zee Mass Transit Task Force released its final report [PDF], recommending bus improvements across Westchester and Rockland counties that could be completed when the new Hudson River span opens in 2018. But the path to implementation is vague at best. If these bus upgrades are going to materialize, task force members say it's up to the governor to push for them.
March 4, 2014
Assembly Members: We Have to Stop Cuomo’s $40 Million Transit Raid
Yesterday, a group of Assembly members and advocates took Governor Cuomo to task for the $40 million transit raid in his budget proposal. The legislators unveiled a letter [PDF] urging Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to restore the funds in the legislative budget, due for a vote on March 12.
March 3, 2014
Council Reso Calls on Albany to Lower Citywide Speed Limit to 20 MPH
Steve Levin and Ydanis Rodriguez today introduced a resolution calling on Albany to lower the citywide speed limit to 20 miles per hour, as proposed in legislation sponsored by Assembly Member Dan O’Donnell and state Senator Martin Dilan.
February 26, 2014
Will Other NYC DAs Join Cy Vance in Getting Behind Vision Zero?
All five New York City district attorneys were invited to Monday's City Council Vision Zero hearing, according to the office of transportation committee chair Ydanis Rodriguez. Yet Manhattan DA Cy Vance was the only one who participated.
February 25, 2014
In Sly Fashion, Cuomo Skirts Requests for Bike-Ped Funding
Last week, nearly three dozen advocates from across the state went to Albany to meet with legislators, asking for dedicated bike-pedestrian funding from the state. But some timely announcements by Governor Cuomo put a damper on their request.
February 21, 2014
De Blasio Wants Albany to Make Careless Driving a Crime [Updated]
As part of his Vision Zero agenda, Mayor Bill de Blasio wants Albany to elevate careless driving to a criminal offense, increasing penalties while making it easier for police to hold reckless motorists accountable.
February 19, 2014