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Data Show Why Mamdani Must Pedestrianize the Financial District
People walk in the Financial District, but the neighborhood’s business group prioritizes the car.
Hochul Signs Insurance Bill That Guts Crash Victims’ Rights
The rollback on crash victims’ rights is here. And now lawmakers have just days to focus on non-budget legislation.
Thursday’s Headlines: Great Bridge, Long Table Edition
The creators of “The Longest Table” want to set up a dinner table that stretches the length of the Brooklyn Bridge promenade. Plus the news.
Art of the Steal: Congress Sets the Stage For Trump Land Grab To Fund Penn Station
It’s the Great Train Station Robbery: Congress may let Amtrak pay for its renovation of Penn Station by seizing New York City property tax revenues.
NYPD Cancels Community Meeting After Super-Speeder Cop Rattles Staten Island
The police department attributed the cancellation to a religious holiday, even as other precincts hold meetings on the same night.
State Lawmakers Pass Gov. Hochul’s ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Proposal Reining In The Most-Reckless Drivers
Crucial street safety legislation survived trepidation from New York City lawmakers.
Wednesday’s Headlines: The Squared Circle Edition
Gothamist got the scoop on the look of the new Penn Station: A square around the Garden. Plus other news.
Knicks Watch Parties Are Back — Just Not Outside the Garden
Mayor Mamdani didn’t overrule NYPD’s shutdown of the massive watch parties outside Madison Square, but others will happen.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Knicks of Time Edition
Basketball itself has become an arena. Plus more news.
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The Great Mirage: Amtrak’s Big Penn Station Reveal Sidesteps Who Will Pay For Renovations
The details of President Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s high-profile redevelopment of Penn Station remain enshrouded.
Mamdani and Menin Blame Each Other For Delays to Fix Outdoor Dining
Meanwhile, fewer than 1,200 restaurants currently have full approval for outdoor dining.
Amtrak Fails To Regain Metro-North Rail Access After Lawsuit
The two rail systems are still going at it.
Memorial Day Musing: Can Block Parties Unite A Broken America?
The best way to celebrate the nation’s birthday might not be a road trip to a national treasure; it might be just a few steps outside your front door.
I’ve Fought City Hall for Safer Streets. Now I’ll Fight Washington.
I have spent four years fighting for safer streets in this district. I’ll do the same in Congress.
