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Covering the livable streets movement across New York State at empire.streetsblog.org 🍎 Sister website of @nyc.streetsblog.org

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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
21 New York walking and biking advocacy groups have asked NYSDOT to release the data behind its Active Transportation Strategic Plan, commit to dedicated staffing, and open a formal comment period before the plan is finalized this fall. empire.streetsblog.org/gov-hochuls-...
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Gov. Hochul's State DOT Bike-Ped Plan Is All Process, No Promises: Advocates - Streetsblog Empire State
New York's new active transportation plan lacks the urgency needed to tackle issues of life and death on state-owned streets, advocates said.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Buffalo Police are at odds with City Hall over new parking regulations and are using a social media miscommunication as grounds to call for Parking Commissioner Justin Booth's termination. empire.streetsblog.org/cops-are-try...
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Cops Are Trying to Get Buffalo’s Parking Commissioner Fired - Streetsblog Empire State
Will Buffalo police get their way in a thorny parking policy dispute?
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
New York voters are backing safe walking and biking conditions and more infrastructure funding.
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Poll: New Yorkers Want Safer Pedestrian Conditions ... And They Vote - Streetsblog Empire State
A new poll shows that politicians need to make more space for walking and biking.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Could the Empire State Plaza play host to Albany's next bus terminal? empire.streetsblog.org/state-says-n...
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State Says 'Not So Fast' On New Albany Bus Station - Streetsblog Empire State
What will happen if the state doesn't see any promise in an Empire State Plaza bus terminal?
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
You f with maps? Ithaca is looking at redrawing the one it uses for zoning, and the final product could make the city even more walkable. empire.streetsblog.org/ithaca-eyes-...
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Ithaca Eyes A New Zoning Map That Keeps Its Character - Streetsblog Empire State
The mayor wants to double down on the best parts of life in Ithaca.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The air is spookier and hazier than ever. Check out how your walk or ride home might be affected, and more, in Today's Headlines.
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Thursday Headlines: Hold Your Breath Edition - Streetsblog Empire State
The sky is terrifying, and other news.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Can a grassroots ferry pilot help bring back cross-Hudson boat service? Advocates hope a weekend ferry between Newburgh and Beacon will prove the demand is there. Read the story:
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Open Water, Open Question: Can Ferry Fans Force The MTA's Hand To Restore A Cross-Hudson Boat Shuttle? - Streetsblog Empire State
Advocates in Newburgh and Beacon are optimistic that a popular ferry could shift opinion.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
In a major primary upset, Onondaga County Legislator Maurice "Mo" Brown defeated Assembly Transportation Chair Bill Magnarelli. Streetsblog sat down with him to discuss what his win means for street safety and the city of Syracuse. empire.streetsblog.org/qa-syracuses...
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Q&A: Syracuse's Man Of The Mo'Ment - Streetsblog Empire State
"I would love to chair the transportation committee. I don't know if that's in the cards, but I definitely want to be on the transportation committee," said presumptive new Assembly Member Mo Brown,…
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Hudson’s new comprehensive plan embraces walkability, fewer parking mandates, better bike and pedestrian connections and a people-first approach to growth. empire.streetsblog.org/hudson-sets-...
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Hudson Sets Itself Up For A People-First Rezoning - Streetsblog Empire State
A new Comprehensive Plan in Hudson could mean a more people-conscious urban layout.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Longtime Assembly member Bill Magnarelli appears to have lost the Democratic primary for a key upstate seat to the upstart Onondaga County Legislator Mo Brown, a Democratic Socialist who campaigned on improving sustainable transit and transportation modes. buff.ly/cGpPi14
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Voters Appear To Reject Powerful Assembly Transportation Chair Bill Magnarelli For DSA's Mo Brown - Streetsblog Empire State
The longtime Assembly member appears to have lost to the upstart Onondaga County Legislator in the Democratic primary for a key upstate seat.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Gov. Hochul and state lawmakers just quietly executed a budget-season hit on New York's landmark climate law. By diluting emission timelines, the state has cleared the way for the DOT to keep rubber-stamping billions in car-centric highway expansions. empire.streetsblog.org/new-climate-...
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New Climate Regs Mean More Cars On The Road - Streetsblog Empire State
The ripple effect of this year's climate law changes will be felt right under our feet.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The Stop Super Speeders Act has passed in the state budget, targeting NYC's worst traffic scofflaws with mandatory speed-limiting devices. But negotiations left notable exemptions for certain drivers. Read our full breakdown of the new pilot program: empire.streetsblog.org/stop-super-s...
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State Lawmakers Pass Gov. Hochul's 'Stop Super Speeders' Proposal Reining In The Most-Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog Empire State
Crucial street safety legislation survived trepidation from New York City lawmakers.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
A federal judge has denied Amtrak's request to force Metro-North to grant rail access for non-commercial train movements, marking the latest dispute between the transit agencies. empire.streetsblog.org/amtrak-fails...
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Amtrak Fails To Regain Metro-North Rail Access After Lawsuit - Streetsblog Empire State
The two rail systems are still going at it.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
The latest New York budget legislation reins in auto insurers. State lawmakers approved measures that will limit the consumer data companies can use to set auto rates and stop them from unilaterally hiking premiums. Read the full story here: empire.streetsblog.org/state-pols-p...
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State Pols Pass The Non-Controversial Part Of Hochul's Car Insurance Reforms - Streetsblog Empire State
Lawmakers approved budget legislation on Thursday that will hinder insurers' ability to unilaterally increase auto premiums and also limit the consumer data they can employ to set rates.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Car insurance minimums fail to cover the true cost of major crashes, leaving victims broken and shifting the financial burden onto responsible policyholders via high premiums. State regulators must fix the root problem with high-risk pools.
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It's Not Too Late To (Actually) Fix The (Actual) Problem With Car Insurance - Streetsblog Empire State
State lawmakers still have work to do on car insurance, even if they'd like to leave Albany thinking they've made New Yorkers' lives better.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Gov. Hochul’s latest budget deal is a blow to traffic violence victims. By narrowing the definition of "serious injury" and rolling back pure comparative negligence, the state is prioritizing insurance industry interests over the rights of the injured.
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Analysis: Hochul Won on Car Insurance — But Crash Victims Will Pay - Streetsblog Empire State
We dove deep into the final battle in Gov. Hochul's war on supposedly high insurance costs. The conclusion: She won and victims lost.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders have included the Stop Super Speeders Act in the final state budget. The policy targets the most dangerous drivers in New York City by mandating the use of intelligent speed assistance technology for chronic offenders.
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VICTORY: 'Stop Super Speeders' Act Included In Final Budget - Streetsblog Empire State
Common-sense street safety legislation will make it into the state's spending plan.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Nassau County legislators are moving to overturn County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s ban on e-bikes. Read the full story here:
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Nassau County Pols Push to Overturn Blakeman E-Bike Ban - Streetsblog Empire State
Nassau County legislators want to explicitly legalize e-bikes after their police department used old, confusing ATV rules to impound them.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The Hudson Valley Fjord Trail provides a clear case study for why SEQRA reform is necessary. When environmental laws are used to block green infrastructure, the process requires a second look. Read more about the push for reform in New York.
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Hudson Valley's 'Fjord Trail' Provides Strong Argument For Hochul's SEQRA Reform - Streetsblog Empire State
It's a black-and-white example of why green infrastructure needs less red tape.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
A new report finds that state DOT is using 15-year-old traffic models to justify a $1.3 billion widening of Route 17. Despite a 10-year decline in traffic, the state is pushing for expansion based on outdated data. Read more:
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Report: State DOT Using Outdated, Exaggerated Data To Justify Route 17 Widening - Streetsblog Empire State
The state Department of Transportation is ignoring a 10-year drop in traffic volumes on Route 17 to justify massively expanding the highway.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
"I would invite the governor to spend one day in my body or one night trying to sleep through nerve pain before deciding what injured New Yorkers “presumably” qualify for," writes crash victim Neil Browne. empire.streetsblog.org/neil-browne-...
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Don’t Tell Me I’d ‘Presumptively’ Be Fine: A Single Father’s Warning on Hochul’s Insurance Cuts - Streetsblog Empire State
Neil Browne invites the governor to live a day in his body before commenting on how her insurance proposal would affect him.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
A coalition of Bronx organizations and Borough Presidents Hoylman-Sigal and Reynoso are pressuring Albany to pass the Stop Super Speeders Act. The pilot would allow NYC to install speed-limiting technology in the cars of the most dangerous repeat offenders.
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Non Profits, City Officials Put Pressure On Lawmakers To OK Gov. Hochul's 'Stop Super Speeders' Effort - Streetsblog Empire State
The push is on to create a program to rein in the most reckless drivers in the state. Will Carl Heastie pass "Stop Super Speeders" in the budget?
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
ICYMI: "Citizens for Affordable Rates," an Uber-backed group, sent fraudulent emails to state legislators using the names of people who never signed on. One email even came from a man who died 11 years ago.
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Big Tech Floods Legislators' Inboxes With Emails From Dead People In Support of Hochul's Car Insurance Scheme
Several state lawmakers say they have received form emails in support of Governor Hochul's car insurance proposal that were sent by people who don't support it at all — or are dead.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Governor Hochul’s push for insurance reform projects the idea that runaway liability costs are bleeding the MTA. But a look at the state's own example shows the math doesn't add up. Read the full analysis: empire.streetsblog.org/analysis-mta...
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ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State
Janno and the MTA are backing the car insurance scam but say they'd save a pittance and aren't sharing examples.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Air quality monitors in the South Bronx show a small but concerning rise in pollutants following the first year of congestion pricing. Advocates argue this data proves the state must scrap plans to widen the Cross Bronx Expressway and focus on community health.
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Need To Kill Cross Bronx Widening Plan Is Obvious Amid Slight Pollution Uptick - Streetsblog New York City
Air quality and traffic trended in the wrong direction in the South Bronx after the launch of congestion pricing. Is help on the way?
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Lawmakers are slamming Gov. Hochul’s "trust me" approach to auto insurance. The plan narrows the definition of serious injury and blocks victims from seeking justice, while insurance companies refuse to guarantee any actual savings for New Yorkers.
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POL PLOT: Hochul's Insurance Plan Is A Statewide Head-Scratcher - Streetsblog Empire State
"I think if you are injured through negligence, you should be able to seek justice at all costs," said one state Senator.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez are urging state leaders to pass the Stop Super Speeders Act. The plan would require speed-limiting technology in the vehicles of the most dangerous repeat offenders to prevent further traffic violence.
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Key New York City DAs Back Hochul on 'Stop Super Speeders' - Streetsblog Empire State
Manhattan and Brooklyn's top prosecutors are backing a budget proposal that would stop excessive speeders from endangering communities.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Albany is talking about "affordability" for drivers, but Upstate transit users are facing service cuts and fare hikes. Lawmakers want a 15% funding boost to bridge the gap, but the Governor's offer falls short.
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Lawmakers Want More Funding For Upstate Transit Than Hochul Is Offering - Streetsblog Empire State
Some transit authorities are already cutting back as state assistance doesn’t meet the mark. And Hochul isn't coughing up the big bucks.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
NEW: Upstate public transit authorities will be forced to cut costs and possibly service without more aid from the state. But as lawmakers offer several approaches to increase funding, Gov. Hochul is resistant to a long-term fix. empire.streetsblog.org/lawmakers-wa...
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Lawmakers Want More Funding For Upstate Transit Than Hochul Is Offering - Streetsblog Empire State
Some transit authorities are already cutting back as state assistance doesn’t meet the mark. And Hochul isn't coughing up the big bucks.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
A new ban on e-bikes and e-scooters in Nassau County is drawing fire from advocates and legal experts. Critics argue the law conflicts with state vehicle and traffic regulations while potentially targeting delivery workers and minorities. Full story here:
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Nassau County Police Are Enforcing an E-Bike Ban That Doesn't Actually Exist - Streetsblog Empire State
With no clear legal rationale for a recent ban, Nassau County e-bike riders are left in a tough spot.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Is it a grassroots movement or a corporate PR blitz? Streetsblog found that "Citizens for Affordable Rates" is a front for Uber and insurance giants. They’ve spent $8M on a campaign using actors to sell a plan that strips legal protections from crash victims.
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Hired Actors, Paid Media: Big Tech Has Already Dumped $8M Into Hochul's Car Insurance Ploy - Streetsblog New York City
Buckets of cash and ads with professional actors are boosting Uber and Hochul's cause.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Is there really a car insurance fraud "epidemic" in New York? The data says no. While Gov. Hochul pushes for insurance "reforms" that would hurt crash victims, DA offices in high-cost counties report almost zero prosecutions for staged crashes.
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Hochul's Car Insurance Plan Blows Fraud Way Out Of Proportion: Stats - Streetsblog Empire State
Gov. Hochul's proposal to lower car insurance premiums is built on suspected fraud. But a body of evidence reveals that there really is very little.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The current lump-sum insurance model subsidizes high-risk, high-mileage drivers at the expense of everyone else. Transitioning to a pay-as-you-drive system would create a direct financial incentive to drive less, leading to fewer crashes and cleaner air.
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'Stupendous Potential': Pay-Per-Mile Auto Insurance Would Cut Costs And Traffic Violence - Streetsblog New York City
Lowering car insurance costs doesn't have to eviscerate crash victims's rights.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Assembly Transportation Chair Bill Magnarelli has a primary challenger. Maurice Brown, an Onondaga County legislator with DSA and WFP backing, says it is time for Syracuse to have a leader who prioritizes transit and safe streets over the status quo.
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Assembly Transportation Chairman Faces Dem Primary From The Left - Streetsblog Empire State
The DSA and Working Families Party are targeting Syracuse pol Bill Magnarelli, the Assembly transportation leader.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Governor Hochul reversed her proposal to allow driverless cab companies like Waymo to expand throughout New York State. Safe streets advocates and labor groups had been sounding the alarm—and it looks like Albany was listening. Check out the full story
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Gov. Hochul Just Says 'Way-No' to Driverless Cabs - Streetsblog Empire State
The governor made the shocking choice to reverse her budget proposal that allowed companies like Waymo to expand throughout the state.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Will "robotaxis" be stopped before they even start in New York? Bronx lawmakers are pushing a bill to require human drivers in all cabs -- a move designed to block Waymo's expansion. Read more here:
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Bill Watch: Bronx Pols Push To Kill Waymo Before It Can Grow - Streetsblog Empire State
Bronx politicians are looking to kill Waymo once and for all, while a proposal to bring its fleet to more of New York picks up steam.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Reports of the death of the Route 17 expansion were, apparently, exaggerated. empire.streetsblog.org/update-route...
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UPDATE: Route 17 Widening is Not Really Paused But Actually Happening - Streetsblog Empire State
Route 17 could be headed down a dark path if recent signs are to be believed.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
It's budget season, so let's start the calls to tax the rich. Plus other news. empire.streetsblog.org/tuesday-head...
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Tuesday Headlines: Budget Deets Edition - Streetsblog Empire State
It's budget season, so let's start the calls to tax the rich. Plus other news.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
New Yorkers got another horrific reminder on Thursday of the danger caused by a system that relies on people owning private vehicles to get around. empire.streetsblog.org/friday-headl...
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Friday Headlines: The State Has Its Own Agenda Edition - Streetsblog Empire State
A gruesome scene in Syracuse and our state Comptroller is looking for his seat.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Livable streets advocates and one of the leading lawmakers in the push for safe streets slammed Gov. Hochul for announcing in her annual "State of the State" address that she wants to foster the "deployment of commercial for-hire autonomous passenger vehicles outside New York City."
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Not So Fast: Advocates Aren't Sold on Gov. Hochul's AV Push - Streetsblog Empire State
"There is no evidence that autonomous vehicles help us achieve our goals to make our state or city’s streets more people-centered," one group said.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
An up and down election year state of the state and Mamdani hits his old stomping grounds. Plus other news. empire.streetsblog.org/wednesday-he...
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Wednesday Headlines: Open Questions And Missed Opportunities Edition - Streetsblog Empire State
An up and down election year state of the state and Mamdani hits his old stomping grounds. Plus other news.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Here are the highlights from the policy initiatives that Governor Kathy Hochul will announce during her "State of the State" address. empire.streetsblog.org/hochuls-2026...
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Advance Look: Hochul Offers Major Transportation Policies in 2026 'State Of The State' Speech - Streetsblog Empire State
Why wait for the governor to start her annual address? We have the goods for you now.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
New York City motorists with a documented pattern of excessive speeding would be required to install speed-limiting devices inside their cars, Gov. Hochul is expected to announce today. empire.streetsblog.org/state-of-the...
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State of the State Exclusive: Hochul Will Push 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill Through Her Budget - Streetsblog Empire State
New York City motorists with a documented pattern of excessive speeding would be required to install speed-limiting devices inside their cars, Gov. Hochul is expected to announce today.
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Streetsblog Empire State @streetsblognys.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Strap in, folks. It's going to be a heck of a year. Plus other news. empire.streetsblog.org/tuesday-head...
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Tuesday Headlines: State Of The State Edition - Streetsblog Empire State
Strap in, folks. It's going to be a heck of a year. Plus other news.
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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 13/01/2026
Governor Hochul will announce an extension of the Second Avenue Subway to 125th and Broadway in her State of the State address on Tuesday. buff.ly/2qxRQs6
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Westward Ho! Hochul Proposes to Extend Second Ave. Subway Along 125th Street to Broadway - Streetsblog New York City
The next step for the Second Avenue Subway is west across 125th Street to Broadway, Gov. Hochul will announce Tuesday.
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How Congestion Pricing Proved the Haters Wrong and Is Changing New York for the Better - Streetsblog New York City
Happy birthday to the toll cameras! Congestion pricing is working as promised — defying haters and doubters, including President Trump. Here's why.
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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 12/01/2026
The New York State Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same.
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Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled - Streetsblog Empire State
The state Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Wait a second? Streetsblog now has an "Empire State" edition?! empire.streetsblog.org/mondays-head...
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Monday's Headlines: Welcome to 'Streetsblog Empire State' - Streetsblog Empire State
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Headlines at Streetsblog Empire State! Plus other news.
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