IT’S ALIVE! Cuomo Asking Trump for Bailout of LaGuardia AirTrain (And His Own Ego)
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The governor seeks money for the unloved project as part of a coronavirus-stimulus infrastructure package.
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The BQX Streetcar Is On Hold — And Should Be Killed Outright, Say Critics
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“The BQX continues to be a waste of our time, money and attention,” said Brooklyn Council Member Carlos Menchaca.
Queens Coalition Brings Last-Ditch Effort to Sink ‘Wrong Way’ LaGuardia AirTrain
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Local groups ask Cuomo to halt plans so that the state can conduct an independent environmental review.
Is Your Local Government Falling for the Hyperloop Fantasy?
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There are no functional, real-world examples of a Hyperloop, Tesla founder Elon Musk's long-distance transport concept that involves shooting people through vacuum-sealed tubes in pods that travel at up to 760 mph. And yet a surprising number of government agencies are treating the Hyperloop as a serious proposition.