MTA
Policy
What the L?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s effort to avert L train shutdown is drawing skepticism from pols and the public alike.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The best New York political journalism of 2018
It’s hard to be cutthroat in an industry where it feels like everyone’s job is on the chopping block. So instead of mocking our competitors, we’ll take the high road and highlight some of the most impressive reporting and writing on New York politics and policy this year.
MTA
Opinion
After Cuomo's union giveaways, why the shock over fare hikes?
Cuomo didn’t help hold down MTA labor costs when he could have.
MTA
Opinion
The MTA is using fare evasion as an excuse for its failures
If the subways don't improve, the talk won’t be about evading fares. It will be about people evading New York City altogether.
Infrastructure
Policy
Is there any way to build more for less?
Here’s what state lawmakers are considering to tackle high infrastructure costs.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Congestion pricing, take two
Everyone agrees the MTA needs more money. If only the Democrats could agree on how to get it.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
The progressive bills of 2019
A glossary of the Democrats’ top priorities for the upcoming session.
Cannabis
Politics
Public advocate candidates feud over hypothetical weed tax revenue
New York City Public Advocate candidates Melissa Mark-Viverito and Refael Espinal have opinions on how a marijuana tax should be spent.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock?
Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock? Agencies are quick to deflect blame following severe commuter delays.
MTA
Personality
Lhota’s troubled tenure
Joe Lhota’s stint as MTA boss was marred with controversy and missteps.
New York City
Policy
Everyone wants to fix the MTA, but who’s paying?
Fixing the MTA is estimated to cost $40 billion.
New York City
Policy
Will 2019 be the turning point for New York’s transit crises?
New York transportation officials predict a pivot on funding for Gateway and the MTA.
New York City
Opinion
New York City’s transit decay impedes achieving climate goals
To reduce emissions, New York City mass transit must attract more riders through better service.
MTA
Opinion
De Blasio should focus on getting buses moving
New York City can redesign and regulate streets to help solve the bus crisis.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo statements that haven’t held up
A series of recent comments by Gov. Andrew Cuomo have been contradicted by reporting.
MTA
Policy