Monday Headline: Memorial Day Edition

Hey guys, New York is dormant for the long weekend, but here is some news to tide you over until we’re back tomorrow.

More news:

• Adults are finding out that it’s never too late to learn how to ride a bike, something that Streetsblog’s Albany bureau chief, Austin C. Jefferson, has yet to figure out. (The New York Times)
• No one is saying you should feel bad for the highest-paid state lawmakers in the country, but not getting a paycheck because the governor is playing hardball with the budget must suck. (The Times)
• President Trump came down to Rockland County to hang out with Rep. Mike Lawler (R-Rockland County). (WAMC)
• The Erie County highway department has begun road work across the county. (BTPM)
• The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority’s free trolley is returning. (BTPM)
• Work will finally begin on the beleaguered Rhinecliff Amtrak station. (The Red Hook Daily Catch)
• Lawsuits have officially been filed against the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail by surrounding municipalities and property owners. (Highlands Current)
• Newly minted New York City Council Member Carl Wilson is backing Assembly Member Micah Lasher’s (D-Manhattan) congressional campaign. (amNY)
• Newly opened Grand Central Madison gives LIRR access to Manhattan’s east side. (amNY)
• Former Assembly member Michael Blake has ties to an allegedly violent defense contractor as he seeks a Bronx congressional seat. (The New York Post)
• The political sway of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will be tested in the 7th Congressional District’s Democratic primary. (The Daily News)
• The LIRR strike is over, but costly work rules are here to stay. (Gothamist)