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AV Snub: School Bus Drivers Close The Doors On Autonomous Vehicles

School bus drivers are joining the chorus of opposition to a possible statewide expansion of Waymo, but it could be too late.

February 4, 2026

‘Lowballing Victims’: Crash Survivors Furious At Hochul’s Car Insurance Proposal

Crash victims and a key state lawmaker are not yet sold on Hochul's car insurance scheme, and hope that the state listens.

February 3, 2026

OPINION: The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry Was More Than a Boat — It Was Equity in Motion

The MTA's decision to discontinue ferry service between Newburgh and Beacon deprives Mid-Hudson Valley communities of a vital link to mass transit and economic opportunity.

TRAIN IN VAIN: Amtrak Pulls Plug On Metro-North Expansion

All aboard? Not so fast. Amtrak is putting the brakes on an expansion of the Metro-North that would have extended service to Albany.

January 27, 2026

OPINION: Chaos At The Curb Is A Choice — But Automated Enforcement Can Fix It

Assembly Member Steven Raga and state Sen. Julia Salazar have a plan to fix illegal curb-side parking in New York City.

January 27, 2026

State Pols Could Regulate E-Bikes Despite Not Knowing What They Are

State lawmakers are flirting with the idea of regulating e-bikes as if they were cars, but don't have all the facts.

January 23, 2026

Assembly To Discuss E-Bike Regulations In Wake of NJ Restrictions

Lawmakers appear ready to regulate e-bikes amid concerns that they are looking at the wrong solution and knee-capping the industry

January 22, 2026

Heastie Undecided On Gov. Hochul’s Uber-Backed Push to Lower Car Insurance Rates

The Assembly Speaker is definitely not sold on Gov. Hochul's effort to reduce car insurance costs by lowing payouts to victims.

January 21, 2026

UPDATE: Route 17 Widening is Not Really Paused But Actually Happening

Route 17 could be headed down a dark path if recent signs are to be believed.

January 20, 2026

Public Transit Is Essential To The Success Of New York’s Affordability Agenda

If we're going to talk about transit affordability, that conversation can't stop in New York City.

January 14, 2026