Dave Colon

Dave Colon is a reporter from Long Beach, a barrier island off of the coast of Long Island that you can bike to from the city. It’s a real nice ride. He’s previously been the editor of Brokelyn, a reporter at Gothamist, a freelance reporter and delivered freshly baked bread by bike.

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MTA

‘Trust Us’: Albany Pols Offer Only Promises To Fill Massive Hole In MTA Capital Plan

Gov. Hochul put a big "IOU" note in place of a real plan to fill the $33-billion hole in the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital plan.

Dave Colon

January 15, 2025

MTA

GOP Governor Hopeful Mike Lawler Dishes Culture War Dreck In Anti-Transit Tantrum

The Republican congressman journeyed to Albany to spew the same empty rage that transit opponents have trotted out for years.

Dave Colon

January 14, 2025

MTA

Albany’s Power Brokers Are Trying To Break Your Subway

Top pols in the state capital need only look in the mirror to see who's responsible for the MTA's continuing need for investment.

Dave Colon

January 13, 2025

Congestion Pricing

STOP THE MADNESS: There Was Snow Way To Figure Out on Monday If Congestion Pricing ‘Works’

Give it a week, even a month before you start engaging in arguments with strangers about how congestion pricing is playing out. You'll feel better, promise.

Dave Colon

January 7, 2025

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