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Gov wants to reinstate Cross Bay Bridge toll rebate
NYDailyNews.com Headlines
Jan 19Rockaway and Broad Channel motorists could see their commutes get a little less inexpensive. Gov. Cuomo proposed reinstating a program to allow locals to drive over the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge for free in his 2012-2013 state Executive Budget... »
Rockaway rebate back
New York Post Local
Jan 19Happy trails are here again for Rockaways residents. Gov. Cuomo’s budget proposal includes funding to restore a popular Cross Bay Bridge toll-rebate program killed in 2010 due to the MTA’s budget woes.The executive summary for the preliminary budget un... »
Hey, ho, let’s go . . . to the auction
NYDailyNews.com Headlines
Jan 19It's a must-have for any glue-sniffing, brat-beating, Rockaway Beach-loving fan of the Ramones: drummer Marky’s stage-worn leather jacket. The classic piece of punk history from the Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer hits the online auction block Thursday, with... »
Matt Green Attempts To Walk Every NYC Street
WCBSTV Local Business
Jan 09Two years ago, he was an engineer sitting behind a desk. Then he walked across the country. Now, he's trying to top that! »
Tod Parrot (1937-2011)
The Loop!
Dec 18Tod H. Parrot of Corona del Mar CA and Mamaroneck,NY passed away Sunday in Greenwich (CT) Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Tod was born [...] »
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Today’s Headlines
Streetsblog New York City
Feb 02Bloomberg Budget Proposal: More Cuts to City Services, No New Taxes (DNA, WNYC, NY1, News) Chris Ward: New York Neglects Declining Infrastructure at Its Own Peril (Capital NY) TWU Talks Resume (TransNat); Union Wins Time Off for Subway Crews Who Witnes... »
Today’s Headlines
Streetsblog New York City
Jan 27“Most Gerrymandered Lines” in Memory Shortchange Dems, NYC (NY World) Pedestrian Struck Once, Killed By Second Driver While Waiting For Ambulance (ABC 7) Hoboken, Jersey City Hope to Have Joint Bike-Share Running This Summer (Jersey Journal) Transit Us... »
Rockaway courthouse redevelopment
Queens Crap
Jan 26From The Real Deal:The New York City Economic Development Corporation issued a request for expressions of interest for the long-vacant Rockaway Courthouse in Queens, in the Hammels section of the Rockaways, according to a statement from the agency toda... »
Today’s Headlines
Streetsblog New York City
Jan 19No Shame: City Council Bans Sanitation Stickers, Approves Muni-Meter Grace Period (NYT, GoGa, DNA) With WTC and Calatatrava Dogged by Cost Overruns, Port Authority Keeps Contractor Afloat (WSJ, SAS) MTA Contract Proposal: Work Rule Changes, Part-Time B... »
The Omnibus Roundup – State of the City, Queensway, USA before the EPA, MetroChange, Parking, NYCHA & Bus Time
Urban Omnibus
Jan 13STATE OF THE CITY In his second to last State of the City address, Mayor Michael Bloomberg touched on a wide range of issues, some expected — such as his commitment to merit-based pay for teachers in the public… »

