The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog

Primary night hit the streets. The streets of Syracuse that is. Assembly Transportation Chair Bill Magnarelli may be on his last legs politically. And if results hold as affadavit and absentee ballots are counted, Onondoga County Legislator Mo Brown may find himself making the scenic two hour commute to Albany for half the year. Oh fine…there was news all over New York during primary day, and a few towns have even seen the light planning wise. As always, check it out at Streetsblog Empire State.

Thursday Headlines: Rock The Vote Edition
Thursday Headlines: Rock The Vote Edition
By Austin C. Jefferson
October 15, 2026
A chat with a mayor. And more news.
Nyack Mayor And State Senate Hopeful Joe Rand On Rockland’s Missing Transit, Sidewalks And Shuttles
Nyack Mayor And State Senate Hopeful Joe Rand On Rockland’s Missing Transit, Sidewalks And Shuttles
By Austin C. Jefferson
October 15, 2026
Streetsblog Empire State spoke with the Democratic nominee in the 38th state Senate District about commuting west of the Hudson, suburban walkability and a new on-demand shuttle.
Wednesday Headlines: Don’t Pass Me By Edition
Wednesday Headlines: Don’t Pass Me By Edition
By Austin C. Jefferson
October 14, 2026
Safer roads in Dutchess County. And more news.
Poll Shows Huge Support for Apartments Near Transit As Hochul, Blakeman Debate Housing
Poll Shows Huge Support for Apartments Near Transit As Hochul, Blakeman Debate Housing
By Austin C. Jefferson
October 14, 2026
A new poll finds overwhelming support for Gov. Hochul to pursue transit-oriented development opposed by Republican Bruce Blakeman.
Tuesday Headlines: Peeped Leaf Edition
Tuesday Headlines: Peeped Leaf Edition
By Austin C. Jefferson
October 13, 2026
The latest news in New York.
StreetsPAC Goes Statewide: Livable Streets Group Endorses 17 More Legislative Candidates
StreetsPAC Goes Statewide: Livable Streets Group Endorses 17 More Legislative Candidates
By Austin C. Jefferson
October 13, 2026
The livable streets PAC is backing five State Senate and 12 Assembly candidates for November, from Long Island to the North Country.
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