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Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks on Thursday, May 16, 2019.
This Week’s Headlines
De Blasio for president, Williams pipeline blocked and Pantaleo on trial
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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The Bear Mountain Bridge is just one part of New York's transportation infrastructure that could be helped by a "vehicle-miles traveled fee."
Technology
What could be next after the congestion fee
The nonprofit Citizens Budget Commission released a report detailing the possibilities presented by a “vehicle-miles traveled fee.”
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Policy
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Infrastructure
Cuomo’s greatest MTA micro-managing hits
Yes, he does run the MTA
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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This Week’s Headlines
Ballooning budget, congestion concession and pharma felonies
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Ask the Experts
How should the MTA update its signal technology?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and subways chief Andy Byford are at odds over how to update subway signals. They both might be right.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
News & Politics
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There's no need to be concerned with facial recognition technology being used in the subways, according to the MTA.
Technology
MTA scare tactics spark privacy concerns
Questions about facial recognition technology are continuing to crop up.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Policy
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Better cell service in the subway may not be that far away.
Technology
Subway WiFi provider to expand services
Transit Wireless announced that it is launching a digital media business and will be offering new products and services to public places and transit systems, including the New York City subway.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Policy
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An MTA train conductor watches the platform as a train leaves the station.
Commentary
Don’t block subway automation
A misguided bill would prevent subways from using automation to save money and improve service.
By ALON LEVY
Opinion
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Platform tiles being replaced by MTA employees.
Commentary
The MTA has money now, but how will it be spent?
The state Legislature should impose reforms to the MTA’s late and over-budget practices
By NICOLE GELINAS
Opinion
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The Robert F. Kennedy bridge.
Technology
Facial recognition a bridge too far for MTA
The MTA’s attempt at facial recognition tech on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge was unsuccessful.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Policy
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