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Kids participating in New York City's Climate Strike march in Manhattan's Financial District.
This Week’s Headlines
De Blasio drops out and flavored e-cigarettes banned
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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A subway at Coney Island
Ask the Experts
The pros and cons of the MTA’s capital plan
Experts say there’s a lot to like. But much of it won’t get done in the next five years.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority president Andy Byford on the subway.
News & Politics
Poll: Do you like the MTA’s proposed capital plan?
And will it actually get approved?
By CITY & STATE
News & Politics
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A homeless man sleeps with his belongings on a subway platform bench.
Opinion
Private contractors require better government oversight
Too many take the money and run.
By MARK PETERS, LESLEY BROVNER
Opinion
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Nike's flagship store in New York.
New York City
Nike scores licensing agreement to use coveted NYC logos
The deal may be a slam dunk, but local vendors have often been sued for using city icons.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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New York City's new OMNY system.
Technology
OMNY off to strong start – with limitations
The new tap-and-go payment system has already surpassed one million taps.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Policy
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New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli delivering an address at Gov. Andrew Cuomo's third inauguration.
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Comptroller’s office is holding the MTA accountable
With new leadership, the transit agency may be responding.
By THOMAS DINAPOLI
Opinion
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A young woman pushes a man in a wheelchair across the street.
Transportation
Where the sidewalk ends for disabled New Yorkers
Why it has taken New York City 30 years to even make a plan for accessible sidewalks.
By ERICA SCALISE
Policy
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New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli sitting in front of mirror looking at books
Transportation
Is DiNapoli doing enough to target MTA labor costs?
Budget watchdogs say the state comptroller should more closely examine subway spending.
By ERICA SCALISE
Policy
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Buses in New York City.
Technology
Transit Tech Lab advances to pilot phase
The accelerator program is intended to solve public transit issues with new products and technologies.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Policy
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