Lawmakers Push for Transit Funding Lockbox

May 19, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

Supporters say "lockbox" would prevent transit funds from being diverted elsewhere.

Republican New York State Senator Marty...

Gay Rights Advocates Fight for Same Sex Marriage Bill

May 17, 2011|Chiara Wegener

New York Bar Associations say there are over 1,300 state regulations that discriminate against same-sex couples.

For years...

Group Says NJ Should Fix Existing Roads and Bridges

May 16, 2011|Chiara Wegener

The Tri State Transportation Campaign says starting new projects takes attention away from other types of roadwork.

The Tri...

NYC Synagogue Reacts to Terror Threat

May 13, 2011|Chiara Wegener

A cantor from a lower Manhattan synagogue says his temple will not focus too much on the threats.

A cantor at a lower...

New South Bronx Homeless Center Opens

May 11, 2011|Claudia Morell

The PATH center is located on 151 East 151st Street, replacing the old Emergency Assistance Unit.

A new center for homeless...

New York City to Launch New Emergency Alert System

May 10, 2011|Chiara Wegener

A new emergency service called PLAN (Personal Localized Alerting Network) will send out text message alerts in case of a...

Feds Give States Money for High Speed Rails

May 09, 2011|Sara Kugel

Nearly $800 million in federal money will be used to upgrade high speed rail service on the Northeast corridor. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the improvements will save passengers thousands of traveling hours.

“There is a pin-up demand in America for high speed rail and not just by President Obama or Vice President Biden,” said LaHood. “This is what the people want.”

Under the plan announced Monday, several critical segments on the Northeast corridor will see train speeds increase from 135 to 160 miles per hour. The grant is part of the $2 billion of high speed rail money rejected by Florida.

Meanwhile, Connecticut has been awarded $30 million in leftover federal transportation money. The funds are intended for a high-speed rail project between New Haven and Springfield, Massachussetts. However, some state leaders are not satisfied with that amount. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal said he wants to know why the area did not receive a bigger share of the funds rejected by Florida. Blumenthal said the state hoped for $227 million.


Mayor's Proposed Budget Cuts Teacher Jobs

May 06, 2011|John Rogan

The Mayor's budget proposal seeks to close a multi-billion dollar deficit.

Nearly 4,300 New York City teachers will be laid...

President Obama Visits Ground Zero

May 05, 2011|Chiara Wegener

President Obama visited Ground Zero Thursday for a symbolic wreath-laying ceremony.

President Obama paid his first visit as...

Brooklyn Lawmaker Demands Weekend Buses

May 03, 2011|Angelina Chavez

Brooklyn State Senator Martin Golden wants to pressure the MTA to restore weekend express bus service.

Brooklyn residents...