Skip to Content
Streetsblog New York City home
Streetsblog New York City home
Log In
Andrew Cuomo

Wednesday’s Headlines: Rhymes with ‘Local’ Edition

Future Gov. Kathy Hochul. Photo: Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of the Governor

Welcome, Kathy Hochul!

Most New Yorkers don't know much about future Gov. Hochul (rhymes with "local"), but we've been following her career for years. It seems like only yesterday that she was taking the right mode of transportation when she wanted to appear gubernatorial, wasworking with (or at least cutting a ribbon with) MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, was calling for President Trump's impeachment over his failure to confront Vladimir Putin, was tweeting a nice thing about a bike lane, and was saying nice things about congestion pricing (albeit on behalf of her former boss).

But you didn't come here to read about Hochul or to get a full summary of yesterday's news about soon-to-be-ex Gov. Cuomo's long-overdue (and fairly self-serving) sword fall, but if you want the key stories, here's a very quick roundup below the video of the full speech itself:

That said, there was some coverage of the Albany mess that did touch directly on our livable streets world yesterday, so here it is:

And there was also other news:

    • Chuck Schumer is really excited about the infrastructure bill (NYDN). Kea Wilson at Streetsblog USA isn't so enthusiastic.
    • Pols are demanding the return of cash transactions at subway token booths. (NYDN, amNY)
    • The new Staten Island to Midtown ferry service will start later this month. (amNY)
    • Longtime Parks insider Margaret Nelson was named acting Parks Commissioner now that Mitchell Silver's long goodbye has kicked in. (Brooklyn Eagle)

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog New York City

Money for Something: Funding OK’d, But Details Missing For ‘Dept. Of Sustainable Delivery’

The mayor got the Council to sign off on $6.1 million for the long-awaited “Department of Sustainable Delivery." But what's it mean? No one is talking.

July 1, 2025

Incoming Albany Mayor Could Help Safe Streets Movement Statewide

The state capital is built for the car and that is how it is experienced by our lawmakers. But could that change under a new mayor? Here's hoping.

July 1, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines: Another Child Sacrificed to the SUV Edition

Stop de kindermoord! An 8-year-old boy killed by an SUV driver is the latest victim of America's obsession with big cars. Plus other news.

July 1, 2025

DOT Testimony: Removing Bedford Ave. Bike Lane Will ‘Reduce Safety’

"Removing the protected bike lane won’t remove cyclists — it will only make the street less safe," the DOT said. "The city risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor."

June 30, 2025

Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030

Stating a clear fact that scores of state legislators reject, Hochul said, "Speed cameras save lives and keep New Yorkers safe."

June 30, 2025

Cyclists Tell Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo: The Bedford Ave. Bike Lane is a Lifesaver

A judge will decide the fate of the Bedford Avenue bike lane on Tuesday. Streetsblog offers some user affidavits.

June 30, 2025
See all posts