The Blame Game: City Pols Didn’t Back Bill Allowing NYC to Control its Own Speed Limits, State Lawmakers Say
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The legislative session in Albany just ended, but the finger pointing has only gotten started.
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Monday’s Headlines: The Problem with Albany Edition
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Here's a story about our least favorite upstate charcuterie. Plus other news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: It Will Be a Busier Day Edition
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We're looking for big news today, what with our own Julianne Cuba heading up to Albany to cover Mayor Adams's trip to lobby for an extension of speed cameras. But first, start with the news roundup.
Friday’s Headlines: Albany Follies Edition
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The big story in the local press on Thursday was — would you believe it? — our story from Wednesday on speed cameras. Plus all the other news from yesterday, including bad news out of Pimlico.
New App Helps Reckless Drivers Thumb Their Noses at City’s Speed Cameras
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Even as Albany lawmakers slow-walk the renewal of New York's speed camera system, a new cellphone app is helping reckless drivers avoid the devices entirely.
Let’s Face It, ‘Home Rule’ on Speed Cameras is Dead — Blame Focuses on City Hall
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Mayor Adams will not get what he claims he wants from the state legislature this year — city control of the speed- and red-light camera programs — a devastating blow to advocates' dream of no longer having to beg Albany to reauthorize the life-saving system every few years.