New York City

Politics

Zohran Mamdani wants to make NYC buses free as mayor. How would that work?

In a race that is shaping up to be about who can make New York City most affordable, free buses are an appealing – if expensive – proposal.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Will Donald Trump make Penn Station ‘beautiful’ again as promised?

Advocates say the new administration will be “taking a firmer” hand in the much-maligned transit hub’s redevelopment.

Policy

Policy

Congestion pricing shows early signs of reducing traffic

Improvements in commuting times were largely seen on bridges and tunnels entering the core of Manhattan.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: NYC can speed the way to safe, inclusive policies for self-driving cars

We must prepare our policy, infrastructure and mindset for the day when autonomous vehicles arrive on city streets.

NYPD

Policy

Cops will start patrolling overnight subways on Monday

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the state will foot $77 million in NYPD overtime costs over the next three months.

New York City

Politics

‘I don't control that’: Eric Adams on Trump’s vow to end congestion pricing

“If he reverses it, it doesn’t matter if I support or don’t support (it),” Adams said of the week-old tolling program under threat from President-elect Donald Trump.

Personality

Personality

‘Just Tolled’: Public transit enthusiasts celebrate start of congestion pricing

A group of friends borrowed one of their parents’ cars to try to become the first people tolled under the new congestion pricing program just after midnight on Sunday.

MTA

Policy

The MTA capital plan is rejected. What does that mean?

The next $65 billion five-year capital plan is on hold for now as state leaders are poised to debate funding

Special Reports

Policy

Can lowering insurance minimums help address a crisis for NYC taxi drivers?

A bill from New York City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa is responding to the potential collapse of industry insurer American Transit Insurance Co.

Transportation

Politics

Good policy but difficult politics: Rep. Dan Goldman talks future of congestion pricing

The MTA board approved starting congestion pricing with lower tolls on Jan. 5 on the same day as a CBC breakfast.

Transportation

Policy

Hochul did not change many hearts and minds with lower congestion pricing toll

Despite the governor’s assertion that the new $9 toll will save New York drivers money, she failed to convert most opponents.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: What government can do

During my administration, the state completed numerous infrastructure projects on time and under budget – a testament to what a competent government can accomplish.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

At Transportation Alternatives, holding down the fort until a new leader is found

An interview with the nonprofit’s interim co-executive directors, Elizabeth Adams and Megan Eiss.

Interviews & Profiles

Policy

NYC DOT Commish Ydanis Rodríguez is staying ‘laser-focused’

Rodríguez said he’s happy to be able to move forward with Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard redesign after the city’s sudden reversal on the project.

Sponsored Content

Sponsor Content

How connectivity is coming to New York City's subway

Boldyn Networks’ Jeff Garte, Head of U.S. Transit and Government Solutions, sits down with City & State to discuss how investing $1 billion in NYC’s critical digital infrastructure will be a game changer for communities and subway riders

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s for-hire drivers are on the brink. Let’s give them a lifeline.

The city’s excessive insurance requirements are bankrupting taxi and rideshare drivers.