Gas-Price Revolt: 15 NY Senators Push Hochul For Pump Tax Timeout
Fifteen state senators led by Michelle Hinchey sent Gov. Kathy Hochul a March 31 letter asking for a temporary suspension of New York’s gas and diesel taxes amid a pump‑price spike. The request points to the 2022 tax pause as precedent.
Mice, Flies, & A Drain Broken Since 2024: Hudson Yards' In Common Cafe Closes After a 78-Point Inspection
In Common, the laptop-free Australian brunch cafe that became one of Hudson Yards' most genuine neighborhood spots, has been ordered closed after a 78-point inspection found mice, filth flies, temperature failures, and a sewage system malfunction that was first cited more than a year ago.
Greenpoint Rips DOT’s Skinny Waterfront Greenway Plan
DOT’s Commercial Street rebuild will add a raised two‑way bike lane, but locals say the nine‑foot path and broad driving lanes still give too much space to cars. The plan’s 2028–2030 timeline and narrow cross‑section have opponents asking for bolder, faster changes.












