New York to receive $28 million for Empire Corridor high-speed rail
This report was written by Thomas Frank of the Washington bureau. New York State will receive more than $28 million in high-speed rail grants, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray announced...
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Schumer plan would penalize distributing TSA images
Sen. Charles E. Schumer (Diana Carlton/Hearst Newspapers) Travelers’ privacy concerns about new full body scanners may soon be abated. A proposed amendment being pushed by New York Sen. Charles E....
View ArticleState to receive $58M in rejected Fla. rail bucks
Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to reject federal transportation aid means there’s more to go around — including $58 million for New York’s effort — including the addition of a fourth track at the...
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New York eligible for $29 million in ‘free’ federal transportation funds
There’s a pot of nearly half a billion dollars in unspent federal highway money. And the Obama administration wants to give it to you, just in time for the election. The $473 million is unspent earmark...
View ArticlePublic-private partnership roundtable in Mount Kisco
State Sen. Greg Ball (R-Patterson) along with the Business Council of Westchester will be hosting a public-private partnership roundtable from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Mount Kisco Public...
View ArticleUPDATE: Abinanti weighs in on Tappan Zee; Thruway Authority responds
Here is Abinanti’s statement. The Thruway Authority’s statement is below: ABINANTI PROPOSES NEW TAPPAN ZEE PLAN Urges one new structure (Tarrytown) Assemblyman Tom Abinanti is urging a modification of...
View ArticleMarist poll: Taxes, jobs, education are top priorities for Westchester residents
Thirty percent of Westchester County residents who participated in a Marist poll said taxes should be the top priority for the next county executive. Twenty-one percent said jobs, 19 percent said...
View ArticleCounty lawmakers pass “Complete Streets”; Astorino expected to sign legislation
Drivers, you’re going to have to start sharing the road. The County Board of Legislators on Monday unanimously passed legislation aimed at making Westchester’s roadways more hospitable to cyclists,...
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De Blasio on City Paying Transportation Costs: ‘I’m a Humble Guy’
Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo: Getty) Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters today that he is a “humble” man when explaining why he allows taxpayers to foot the bill for his personal transportation...
View ArticleConference of mayors backs electric bicycles and scooters
New York’s mayors are throwing their support behind an end of session push to legalize the use of electric bicycles and scooters. The legislation from Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic...
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