New York City
Jonathan Lippman says it’s too late to change course on closing Rikers
In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.
New York State
The 2019 session countdown
In this year’s session countdown, we identify the biggest bills that are still up for debate – and assess how likely they are to pass in the final weeks of the session.
New York City
How New York could respond to the taxi medallion lending crisis
Since Sunday, when the New York Times investigation into predatory lending practices for taxi medallions was published, calls for action sprang forth from elected officials, but the proposals wouldn’t necessarily help cabbies who already lost everything.
New York State
Who will prevail in New York’s prevailing wage fight?
The prevailing wage bill currently on the table still lacks the support it needs to pass the Senate, according to lawmakers.
MTA
What the L?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s effort to avert L train shutdown is drawing skepticism from pols and the public alike.
Andrew Cuomo
The troubled history of the Tappan Zee’s replacement
The new Mario M. Cuomo Bridge’s faulty bolts are just the latest problem in the troubled history of the Tappan Zee’s replacement.
Health Care (Archived)
Setting the Agenda 2019
With Democrats in control in Albany, here’s an in-depth rundown of what’s up for debate.
Infrastructure
Is there any way to build more for less?
Here’s what state lawmakers are considering to tackle high infrastructure costs.
Andrew Cuomo
Congestion pricing, take two
Everyone agrees the MTA needs more money. If only the Democrats could agree on how to get it.
Infrastructure
Julie Tighe on ditching government to save the environment
Julie Tighe left the Department of Environmental Conservation to run the New York League of Conservation Voters.
Infrastructure
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz wants “first-class” airports
Will the new upgrades at LaGuardia and JFK curb congestion?
Infrastructure
Andrew Cuomo's marquee attractions
The governor’s plans to revamp JFK, LaGuardia and Penn Station.
Andrew Cuomo
The Greatest Showman: Are Cuomo's projects just window dressing?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has rolled out one marquee project after another. But has he neglected the state’s less flashy infrastructure needs?
New York City
A year later, NYC’s construction safety law is being ignored
Bogus training certificates are putting workers in danger, critics say.
New York City
Is there light at the end of the NYC freight rail tunnel?
A cross-harbor freight tunnel is essential to New York City’s continued existence, Rep. Jerrold Nadler says.
New York City
An update on Cuomo's biggest infrastructure projects
Six major projects the governor is using to build his record.
New York City
Capping for-hire vehicles won’t solve NYC’s traffic woes
Better road management and transit service are more efficient answers than capping for-hire vehicles.
New York State
The Long Island outlook
The biggest Long Island projects and policy matters in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
MTA
MTA should fast forward disabled accessibility in existing projects
The NYCTA improvement plan prizes accessible stations, so why won’t the L-train stations being shut down become accessible?
MTA
The MTA’s flashy new plan won’t solve the delays
Upgraded signals could provide significant service improvement, but to fully deliver speed and reliability would require changes to operating practices as well.
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