Weekly News Roundup – January 27, 2025

New York City's congestion pricing picks up speed - CBS News

Congestion Relief Zone is Also a CRASH Relief Zone: Data - Streetsblog

Hochul’s budget to extend millionaire’s tax, but leaves MTA funding question open - City and State

‘Like cancer’: MTA’s trains are held up by rusty columns from the early 1900s - Gothamist

As Temperatures Plunge, Subways Serve as Rolling Shelters - The City

Deadbeat drivers racked up $5B in unpaid MTA tolls in 4 years — and closing booths to go ‘cashless’ may be to blame - NY Post

Slow Roll Out for Start of Two Cops on Subway Trains at Night - Our Town

NYC subway violence is concentrated at a sliver of stations and times, report finds - Gothamist

Council Transportation Chair Tells DOT That She’s Sick of the Streets Plan Excuses - Streetsblog

NYC taxi riders with disabilities warn changes to city program may mean worse service - Gothamist

Report: Tickets, accidents decline due to speed camera program - NY1

NYC falling short of Mayor Adams’ goal on federal rental assistance vouchers - Gothamist

‘Billion-dollar question’: Why is Mayor Adams’ budget short roughly $500M in housing assistance? - Gothamist

Hochul’s FY 2026 budget, by the numbers - City and State

NYC Council bill would crack down on former mayoral officials lobbying City Hall - Gothamist

Will banning cellphones keep students safe? - City and State

What Doom Loop? Healthy Office Rentals and Tax Assessments Show Manhattan’s Strength. - The City

Hochul Proposes Steps to Reduce Child Poverty, But Will It Be Enough? - City Limits

NY to receive up to $250M in landmark $7.4B opioid settlement - Gothamist

Extending hours at NYC school playgrounds would cost $49M per year, report says - Gothamist

‘Double dipping’ NY lawmakers ‘retire’ to collect a pension and salary at the same time - Gothamist

New York’s ‘mask ban’ wouldn’t actually ban masks - City and State

What We Know About Long Covid in New York City: Symptoms, Treatment and Risks - Our Town