Wednesday Headlines: Hump Day Edition

The latest news:

• Democratic state lawmakers have a supermajority in both chambers of the state Legislature and could throw their weight around next year. (WXXI)
• Some wonder if they could even push Gov. Hochul further left on some issues. (The New York Times)
• The Southern Tier will get a cash influx to resurface state roads vulnerable to winter conditions. (Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin)
• Republican State Sen. Jake Ashby is losing his grip on his seat. (The Times Union)
• The county and city of Albany settled a lawsuit over speeding tickets incurred by county vehicles. (WAMC)
• Automatic license plate readers continue to inspire strong feelings from advocates and the local lawmakers who implement them. (Rochester Beacon)
• Trail advocates in Ulster County are at odds with the Catskill Mountain Rail Road over rail trail access. (Hudson Valley One)
• Hochul isn’t ruling out redistricting even after the success of Democrats in New York and across the country last week. (Gothamist)
• Rep. Mike Lawler left the door open to running for governor after losing his seat. (The New York Post)
• The Phillipstown Town Board wants state DOT to study whether a traffic light is needed where Route 9 intersects with Hustis Road and the entrance to the Glassbury Court development. (Highlands Current)
• MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber has a wishlist for the new Democratic Congress. (NY1)
• Schneps is accused of firing a reporter as retaliation for union organization. (The City Reporter)
• Canal Street in Manhattan is getting a facelift. (Gothamist)
• Lieber has high hopes for fare evasion teams after retraining. (amNY)
• Ryan Taughrin won his Assembly race against Assembly Member Pat Chuldzinski in Western New York. (BTPM)