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As we enter a new week, we have a compelling pitch for a bus terminal under the Empire State Plaza in Albany, something resembling justice for a reckless-driving cop and somehow, no winner in the 129th Assembly District currently represented by Assembly Transportation Chair Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse). As always, you can stay informed on the latest and greatest at Streetsblog Empire State.

Friday Headlines: Track Work Changeup Edition
Friday Headlines: Track Work Changeup Edition
By Austin C. Jefferson
July 24, 2026
Weekend Metro-North changes. And more news.
Roc City Wants Public Feedback On Automated Traffic Enforcement
Roc City Wants Public Feedback On Automated Traffic Enforcement
By Austin C. Jefferson
July 24, 2026
Getting around Rochester could be safer with the help of cameras, but first comes public buy in and state permission.
Thursday Headlines: Uber Goes To Court Edition
Thursday Headlines: Uber Goes To Court Edition
By Austin C. Jefferson
July 23, 2026
A jury holds all the rideshare cars. And more news.
Wednesday Headlines: Rain Rain Go Away Edition
Wednesday Headlines: Rain Rain Go Away Edition
By Austin C. Jefferson
July 22, 2026
The rain didn’t kill us. And more news.
Analysis: Through-Running Tease Is The Latest Gloss On Trump’s Penn Station Shell Game
Analysis: Through-Running Tease Is The Latest Gloss On Trump’s Penn Station Shell Game
By Dave Colon
July 22, 2026
Andrew Byford hopes a new FRA report touting potential service benefits like through-running will boost President Trump’s Penn Station rehab.
Hail Niagara! Buffalo Mayor Seeks To Make A Real Public Square Downtown
Hail Niagara! Buffalo Mayor Seeks To Make A Real Public Square Downtown
By Austin C. Jefferson
July 22, 2026
Niagara Square is getting the makeover many have been longing for.
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