Tuesday Headlines: Park It Buster Edition
Street cleaners in New York City are about to get in on the automated parking enforcement game.
The state Senate passed legislation yesterday, S1891A/A04523B, that would allow street cleaners to automatically enforce alternate street parking rules and issue violations, similar to red light and bus lane camera enforcement. The bill, which is sponsored by state Sen. Robert Jackson (D-Manhattan) and Assembly Member Brian Cunningham (D-Brooklyn), already has the necessary support from the city after the New York City Council passed a home rule request, essentially a resolution that asks the state to pass a law that specifically affects one municipality.
Cunningham is bullish on the bill’s chances after it was fast-tracked through the state Senate in the dying days of session. And he told Streetsblog that, between the time crunch and his reassurances that if anything, increased enforcement will lead to cleaner streets and less frequent alternate parking requirements (and fewer complaints), his fellow lawmakers will likely wave the bill through.
“I think the beautiful thing about this bill is that it is so trivial that I can anticipate this bill doesn’t take a full hour debate,” he said.
Cunningham said he expects it to pass any day now and get fast-tracked directly to the Assembly Rules Committee ahead of a floor vote.
More news:
- Unsafe intersections in Port Washington and Kingston are getting an update (Newsday, Hudson Valley One)
- The tragic subway surfing trend continues. (The New York Post)
- Transportation unions gave Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and his campaign for governor their blessing. (The Post)
- There are a few key bills to watch as the week winds down. (City & State)
- Expect extra LIRR service during the U.S. Open. (Newsday)
- LIRR unions did the unfathomable when they secured a pay bump while giving minimal concessions. (Newsday)
- The left is twisting itself into knots trying to replace Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-Brooklyn) and decide the future of its movement. (The New York Times)
- Darializa Avila Chevalier’s old social media posts might complicate her dreams of Congress. (amNY)
- Gov. Hochul and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott traded barbs ahead of the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks NBA Finals face-off. (The Daily News)
- State Democrats will pass an amendment to the state constitution that will allow mid-decade redistricting. The prospect of new congressional districts has folks like Rep. Mike Lawler (R-Rockland County) pissed. (State of Politics, The Times Union)
- Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Manhattan) hasn’t been pro-artificial intelligence regulation his whole career, as he antagonizes the industry. (Politico New York)
- Beacon has limited resources but big ideas for street projects. (Highlands Current)
- The Niagara Frontier Transit Authority is getting $1.8 millionin federal funding to update its airport shuttles. (BTPM)
- Activists are covering Flock Safety cameras with black bags in Ithaca as a sign of protest. (The Ithaca Voice)
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