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Reports of the death of the Route 17 expansion were, apparently, exaggerated. empire.streetsblog.org/update-route...
UPDATE: Route 17 Widening is Not Really Paused But Actually Happening - Streetsblog Empire State
Route 17 could be headed down a dark path if recent signs are to be believed.
empire.streetsblog.org
January 20, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Reports of the death of the Route 17 expansion were, apparently, exaggerated. empire.streetsblog.org/update-route...
It's budget season, so let's start the calls to tax the rich. Plus other news. empire.streetsblog.org/tuesday-head...
Tuesday Headlines: Budget Deets Edition - Streetsblog Empire State
It's budget season, so let's start the calls to tax the rich. Plus other news.
empire.streetsblog.org
January 20, 2026 at 1:05 PM
It's budget season, so let's start the calls to tax the rich. Plus other news. empire.streetsblog.org/tuesday-head...
New Yorkers got another horrific reminder on Thursday of the danger caused by a system that relies on people owning private vehicles to get around. empire.streetsblog.org/friday-headl...
Friday Headlines: The State Has Its Own Agenda Edition - Streetsblog Empire State
A gruesome scene in Syracuse and our state Comptroller is looking for his seat.
empire.streetsblog.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
New Yorkers got another horrific reminder on Thursday of the danger caused by a system that relies on people owning private vehicles to get around. empire.streetsblog.org/friday-headl...
Livable streets advocates and one of the leading lawmakers in the push for safe streets slammed Gov. Hochul for announcing in her annual "State of the State" address that she wants to foster the "deployment of commercial for-hire autonomous passenger vehicles outside New York City."
Not So Fast: Advocates Aren't Sold on Gov. Hochul's AV Push - Streetsblog Empire State
"There is no evidence that autonomous vehicles help us achieve our goals to make our state or city’s streets more people-centered," one group said.
empire.streetsblog.org
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Livable streets advocates and one of the leading lawmakers in the push for safe streets slammed Gov. Hochul for announcing in her annual "State of the State" address that she wants to foster the "deployment of commercial for-hire autonomous passenger vehicles outside New York City."
An up and down election year state of the state and Mamdani hits his old stomping grounds. Plus other news. empire.streetsblog.org/wednesday-he...
Wednesday Headlines: Open Questions And Missed Opportunities Edition - Streetsblog Empire State
An up and down election year state of the state and Mamdani hits his old stomping grounds. Plus other news.
empire.streetsblog.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:08 PM
An up and down election year state of the state and Mamdani hits his old stomping grounds. Plus other news. empire.streetsblog.org/wednesday-he...
Here are the highlights from the policy initiatives that Governor Kathy Hochul will announce during her "State of the State" address. empire.streetsblog.org/hochuls-2026...
Advance Look: Hochul Offers Major Transportation Policies in 2026 'State Of The State' Speech - Streetsblog Empire State
Why wait for the governor to start her annual address? We have the goods for you now.
empire.streetsblog.org
January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Here are the highlights from the policy initiatives that Governor Kathy Hochul will announce during her "State of the State" address. empire.streetsblog.org/hochuls-2026...
New York City motorists with a documented pattern of excessive speeding would be required to install speed-limiting devices inside their cars, Gov. Hochul is expected to announce today. empire.streetsblog.org/state-of-the...
State of the State Exclusive: Hochul Will Push 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill Through Her Budget - Streetsblog Empire State
New York City motorists with a documented pattern of excessive speeding would be required to install speed-limiting devices inside their cars, Gov. Hochul is expected to announce today.
empire.streetsblog.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
New York City motorists with a documented pattern of excessive speeding would be required to install speed-limiting devices inside their cars, Gov. Hochul is expected to announce today. empire.streetsblog.org/state-of-the...
Strap in, folks. It's going to be a heck of a year. Plus other news. empire.streetsblog.org/tuesday-head...
Tuesday Headlines: State Of The State Edition - Streetsblog Empire State
Strap in, folks. It's going to be a heck of a year. Plus other news.
empire.streetsblog.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Strap in, folks. It's going to be a heck of a year. Plus other news. empire.streetsblog.org/tuesday-head...
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Governor Hochul will announce an extension of the Second Avenue Subway to 125th and Broadway in her State of the State address on Tuesday. buff.ly/2qxRQs6
Westward Ho! Hochul Proposes to Extend Second Ave. Subway Along 125th Street to Broadway - Streetsblog New York City
The next step for the Second Avenue Subway is west across 125th Street to Broadway, Gov. Hochul will announce Tuesday.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 13, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Governor Hochul will announce an extension of the Second Avenue Subway to 125th and Broadway in her State of the State address on Tuesday. buff.ly/2qxRQs6
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January 12, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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The New York State Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same.
Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled - Streetsblog Empire State
The state Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The New York State Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same.
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Wait a second? Streetsblog now has an "Empire State" edition?! empire.streetsblog.org/mondays-head...
Monday's Headlines: Welcome to 'Streetsblog Empire State' - Streetsblog Empire State
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Headlines at Streetsblog Empire State! Plus other news.
empire.streetsblog.org
January 12, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Wait a second? Streetsblog now has an "Empire State" edition?! empire.streetsblog.org/mondays-head...