Today’s Headlines

Whoa: Paladino Only Trails Cuomo By 6 Points in New Q Poll (NYT)
Paladino Wanted to Tear Down State Office Building to Make Way for Parking (News)
Republicans Feeling Good About Their Chances to Retake State Senate (Gotham Gazette)
More on the Debut of Union Square’s Public Space Makeover (Post, Transpo Nation)
Excellent Editorial on Bike Lanes in the Downtown Express
Looks Like We’re Headed for $104 Monthly MetroCards (NY1)
178 MTA Bus Drivers Caught Texting Behind the Wheel So Far This Year (Post)
The Next Next-Gen Fare Payment System: Pay By Smart Phone (2nd Ave Sagas)
High School Freshman Killed Crossing NYC Region’s Second-Deadliest Road (MTR)
Who’s Afraid of World Car-Free Day? Climate Change Deniers (Grist)