Monday Headlines: Sup Guys Edition
Everything looks about the same.
Streetsblog Empire State has Austin C. Jefferson back at the helm after his brief sabbatical/ vision quest. It looks like he missed a World Cup transit cock up, political fisticuffs and some local transit wins.
He also missed that the New York Knicks won their first championship in half a century, but as a Brooklyn Nets fan, this wouldn’t have been on his radar in the first place. Now that he’s back, stay tuned for the latest in New York transportation news.
In other news:
- Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-Manhattan) has the support of his congressional colleagues and House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries who view his progressive challenger with skepticism. (The New York Post)
- World Cup fans were delayed leaving MetLife Stadium on Saturday due to a ride-share bottleneck and high train ticket prices set by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Organizers continue to urge viewers to use public transit to see games. (The New York Post, Gothamist)
- The Knicks’ championship parade is scheduled for this Thursday in New York City. (The Daily News)
- Rep. Dan Goldman (D-Manhattan) has landed support from labor unions during his reelection bid. (NY1)
- In the North Country, Republicans are waging a toxic primary to replace outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-North Country), and Democrats hope the division makes it a pickup opportunity. One candidate, Anthony Constantino, doesn’t need any help generating controversy. (The Journal News, WAMC)
- Shanifah Rieara, the MTA’s chief customer officer, says the transit authority has a long-term plan to expand. (amNY)
- Michael Baker was arrested by Poughkeepsie Police on Wednesday in connection with an April hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian. (Patch)
- Kingston will receive $22 million to improve transportation infrastructure along its waterfront, which will include pedestrian and cyclist upgrades. (Spectrum News)
- The Meadow Hill Road bridge project, going over I-87, was completed and included the addition of a sidewalk. (Mid Hudson News)
- The Mario Cuomo Bridge’s bike path may need wholesale repairs as cyclists decry its conditions and rideability. (The Times Herald-Record)
- Ulster County is using a $1.06 million grant to create more flexible, on-demand bus service. (Hudson Valley One)
- The Ithaca Common Council wants new housing development in West Hill to scale back its emphasis on parking. (The Ithaca Voice)
- Challengers for state Comptroller recently held investments in Palantir, a tech company with links to ICE that they now criticize. (The Times Union)
- Albany lobbyists made bank this year. (City & State)
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