Drones To Haul Cargo Across East River In Bold Brooklyn And Manhattan Test
Port Authority and Skyports will launch a yearlong drone cargo trial over the East River starting April 27 to test fast, low‑emission deliveries, including medical supplies.
Mountain View Pols Hit The Brakes On Terra Bella Bike Lane, Leaving RV Residents In Limbo
Mountain View's council put a Terra Bella bikeway on hold, citing staff shortages and business concerns; critics warn the move could displace RV residents as new housing arrives.
Seattle Skies in Shake-Up as Alaska and American Plot Deeper Overseas Pact
Alaska and American Airlines are in preliminary talks to expand their West Coast partnership into international joint ventures, a move that would broaden Seattle’s direct global links. Regulators and courts will be watching closely.
Bronx Rail Brawl: Amtrak Drags Metro-North To Court Over Penn Station Access Clash
Amtrak sued Metro‑North in federal court Thursday, accusing the commuter railroad of blocking access needed for Penn Station Access and East River tunnel work. The move clouds a long‑promised service boost for the Bronx.
Russian-Tied Gas Quietly Floods Bay Area and L.A. Pumps
Record imports of overseas gasoline — including product refined from Russian crude — eased supply strains this spring but deepened scrutiny of California’s shrinking refinery base.
Sticker Shock As U.S. Gas Plant Costs Soar 66 Percent
BloombergNEF data show U.S. combined‑cycle gas plant build costs rose about 66% in two years, pushing prices to roughly $2,157 per kilowatt and prompting planners to reassess new builds.












