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The Wolf

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Major Sinkhole Shuts Down Lanes On Busy New York Highway

Hudson Valley drivers have been dealing with a traffic nightmare due to a sinkhole.

New York · 07-23

Gothamist

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World Cup marks a rare goaaaaaal for New York area transit

New York and New Jersey's mass transit systems have been on the global stage during the World Cup, but they haven't seen the type of meltdowns that are well known to locals during the games. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 07-17

New York Post

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Mamdani’s big NYC bus idea: More tickets for you, no gains for commuters

Mayor Zohran Mamdani vowed he’d keep to six minutes in announcing his new faster-bus initiative — but damningly couldn’t even deliver that, running overtime despite wielding a stopwatch. No shock there: The data show he and Gov. Kathy Hochul (alongside him for the announcement) won’t be able to deliver meaningful service improvements either — but only ding average New Yorkers who dare to drive on city streets. The plan sounds OK on paper: New routes to save riders six minutes per trip; better enforcement against violators who block bus lanes. But that time savings assumes a passenger rides a route end-to-end, when nearly no one does; per straphanger advocates Passengers United, that means the time saved will be less than half of what the mayor and gov pretend. NYC pols blast Mamdani’s $800M ‘fast bus’ plan, worry it means danger for pedestrians Worse, the plan eliminates bus stops — adding commute time for many riders. (The real issue, per Passengers United Vice Chair and MTA vet Allen Rosen, is lack of bus-route management staff.) Mamdani and Hochul say new ticketing cameras will help cover the $882 million cost — but maybe issuing those tickets is the real point. Over 30

New York, NY · 07-11

otdowntown.com

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City Buses to Speed Up With Mamdani’s New $800 Milllion Plan

The NYC Mayor and NY Governor announced a huge new $800 million five year plan centered on revolutionizing city buses and improving bus corridors. “Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service,” unveiled by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul July 8, will begin by focusing on 50 priority bus corridors, including 12 in Manhattan.

New York, NY · 07-09
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Gothamist

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NYC's buses aren't free, but they would speed up under new plan by Mamdani, MTA

Officials said the plan “resets the relationship" between the MTA and the city transportation department. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 07-08

NepYork

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Mamdani, Hochul Announce Plan to Speed Up Buses on 50 Routes Across NYC’s Five Boroughs

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious joint plan to transform New York City’s bus system, promising faster, more […] The post Mamdani, Hochul Announce Plan to Speed Up Buses on 50 Routes Across NYC’s Five Boroughs appeared first on NEPYORK .

New York, NY · 07-08

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NJ Transit faces 1-hour delays due to heat; some lines suspend Penn Station service

NEW JERSEY - Stifling temperatures in the region are causing massive delays and cancellations to NJ Transit service this week. Notices on the NJ Transit website on Thursday are reporting that trains are facing delays of up to one hour, and many trains could be canceled. Even trains that do...

New York, NY · 07-02

New York Post

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A Hochul fix to NY’s e-bike law — plus Mamdani enforcement — can save lives

Last week, victims of serious e-bike crashes sued Mayor Zohran Mamdani, charging that, in ending criminal enforcement against e-bike drivers breaking traffic laws, the mayor has unilaterally “rewritten” state policy. Rather than relying on the courts to force the mayor to act, though, Gov. Kathy Hochul must step in to protect pedestrians and pedal cyclists. The lawsuit makes for harrowing reading. Bonnie Gerard, 83, was on an Upper East Side sidewalk in October 2023 when an e-bike driver hit her, knocking her into a garbage can and causing a serious head and leg injury. Roberta Simon was walking in a Central Park pedestrian lane in August 2024 when an e-bike driver struck her, causing a brain injury that required surgery. Harvey Goldberg, 75, was riding a Citi Bike in the Second Avenue bike lane when an e-bike hit him, knocking him out and breaking a bone. These stories are backed by data. In 2024, six pedestrians died in crashes involving motorized two-wheelers, a category so new that it was the first year the city reported it separately. Serious injuries — for pedestrians and e-bike drivers — have soared. Why is Mamdani protecting deadly-reckless e-bike riders? The plaintiffs, represented by former

New York · 06-29

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For PSNY Redevelopment, a Three-Ring Circus (Updated June 26) –– Commentary

ATLANTA –– Railway Track & Structures has been following and reporting on the planned renovation of New York's Pennsylvania Station. You can find our reports at the links below. This post by David Peter Alan who writes for our sister magazine, Railway Age, reports on the current verbal fracas between MTA and Amtrak, with the New York governor weighing in. The post also sent me to the dictionary to look up the word "obdurate." DCL.

New York, NY · 06-26

Richner Communications

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Rocco J. Lacertosa: Biofuels can help decarbonize L.I.'s school bus fleet

For Long Island school districts already grappling with a high tax burden and unique cost-of-living challenges, this represents yet another significant financial strain that would fall squarely on local taxpayers.

Long Island, NY · 06-26

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Repeat-Offenders in NYC Will Soon Have to Install Speed-Limiting Tech in Their Vehicles

New York has introduced a new initiative aimed at reducing dangerous driving behavior by requiring certain repeat speeding offenders to install technology that limits the speed of their vehicles. Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed the measure into law. It will initially be launched through a pilot program in New York City.

New York, NY · 06-25

News 12

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MTA board approves LIRR unions’ contract, formalizing agreement that ended strike

As News 12 has reported, the four-year deal will give workers 14% raises. Most of the raises will be in the form of retroactive pay.

New York · 06-24

harlemworldmagazine.com

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MTA Announces Major Accessibility Upgrades At 50th Street 1 Train Station

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced accessibility upgrades are coming to the 50 St train station. Made possible by the Zoning for Accessibility program, a provision adopted by the City Council in 2021 that lets real estate developers build bigger in exchange for making improvements to nearby public transportation facilities.

New York, NY · 06-23

NY1

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Amtrak and MTA spar over participation in Penn Station redevelopment

Andy Byford, the former New York City Transit president now heading the Penn Station redevelopment, sent a letter to MTA chair and CEO Janno Lieber Monday inviting the MTA to sign a Memorandum of Agreement or MOA to participate in the project. It was one of many overtures, according to...

New York, NY · 06-24

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Concrete Woes Keep East River Tunnel Shut Until August 2026

New York’s rail lifeline under the East River is going to be limping a little longer. Amtrak now says Tube No. 2 of the East River Tunnel will stay closed for an extra month after inspectors uncovered unexpected defects in the tunnel’s concrete liner and in the attachment points for overhead systems. The fix pushes the tube’s return to service into August 2026. The closure is part of a multi-year overhaul of the century-old East River crossings that connect Penn Station to Sunnyside Yard, with one tube already out of service since last spring. Riders on Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and Amtrak into Penn Station are being warned to brace for tighter capacity while crews tackle the extra work.

New York, NY · 06-18

Daily Energy Insider

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Transmission line stretching 339 miles opens to deliver energy from Canada to NYC

The 339-mile Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission project recently went into operation, delivering clean energy from Canada directly to New York City. CHPE is… The post Transmission line stretching 339 miles opens to deliver energy from Canada to NYC appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

New York, NY · 06-18

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Con Edison Energizes Largest Electric School Bus Project In NY

Con Edison is energizing the largest fleet of electric school buses in New York State, reducing emissions and improving air quality in the South Bronx, where childhood asthma rates are more than twice the national average. Con Edison customer, GVC, a family-owned school bus company serving children with special needs...

Bronx, NY · 06-18

New York Post

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More travel chaos set to plague Tuesday’s World Cup game at MetLife — with nearly 30K train tickets unsold so far

New York and New Jersey are barreling toward more travel chaos for Tuesday’s World Cup game at MetLife Stadium as up to 30,000 train tickets remain unsold — but Mayor Zohran Mamdani is brushing off the looming disaster. Parts of New York Penn Station will be closed to NJ Transit commuters during a four-hour window before eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Thousands of fans are apparently intent on getting to the 3 p.m. match-up between France and Senegal at the East Rutherford, NJ, stadium any way but by train — which costs an outrageous $98 for the mandatory two-way NJ Transit ticket. While New York state has buses lined up for $10 each way, the 12,000 available spots are already sold out. That only leaves fans with the options of an over-the-top costly train ride, hiring a ride-share or driving and trying to snag one of the available measly 3,500 parking spots. Fans wearing Brazil jerseys ride a less than full NJ Transit train from Secaucus Junction to the Meadowlands in New Jersey on Saturday. Getty Images But neither Mamdani nor his special “World Cup” czar seem concerned — even after thousands

East Rutherford, NJ · 06-15

InsideInvestigator.org

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Feasibility Study Proposed for Long Island Sound Bridge Connecting CT and NY

On Monday, June 15, the Connecticut-Long Island Initiative (CTLII) hosted a press conference to talk about a future bridge across the Long Island Sound. The CT-LII’s proposed bridge, which was designed by housing developer Stephen Shapiro, would have a mile-long underwater tunnel on each side of the corridor that would lead to artificial islands, and […] The post Feasibility Study Proposed for Long Island Sound Bridge Connecting CT and NY appeared first on Inside Investigator .

Connecticut · 06-16

WFSB

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New proposal would build bridge connecting Connecticut and Long Island

Bridgeport, CT · 06-15