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The Tappan Zee Bridge is seen on Jun 27, 2008 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Officials: New Tappan Zee Bridge Would Be Obsolete Without Mass Transit

More than a dozen elected officials are asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reconsider the slimmed-down, $5.2 billion replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge that has been fast-tracked for federal approvals.

2011/12/16

Long Island Rail Road (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Sen. Schumer Wants Renewal Of Federal Mass Transit Tax Break

“The last thing we should be doing in this economy is making it more expensive for New Yorkers to get to work,” Schumer said at a news conference at Grand Central Terminal.

2011/11/07

The Statue of Liberty is seen from Liberty State Park - Jersey City, NJ - Jun 19, 2010 - Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880

Federal Government Shutdown Would Mean Closure Of Statue Of Liberty

The federally run Statue Of Liberty could be shut down this weekend along with the government if Congress fails to agree on a budget.

2011/04/06

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Word Of The Day In Snowy Tri-State: Florida

Another storm bore down on the Tri-State area on Wednesday, bringing groans and the potential for as much as a foot of new snow to areas already buried by a winter that is on track to be the worst in years.

2011/01/26

Newark Liberty Airport (credit: Getty Images)

Storm Causes Delays At Newark, LaGuardia Airports

Some area airports were reporting weather-related delays of up to one hour and 20 minutes.

2011/01/07

Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch (credit: AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Ravitch: NY Infrastructure Seriously Underfunded

The report released Thursday also warns of potential problems with New York’s energy, drinking water and the waste and sewer systems.

2010/11/18

New Jersey Statehouse - Trenton, NJ - File Photo

NJ Lawmakers Authorize Funds For Transit Projects

About 2,000 idled construction workers will go back to work after Democrats in the New Jersey Legislature approved stopgap funding on Monday.

2010/10/04

A Long Island Rail Road train - File Photo

Fewer Trains, Longer Waits For LIRR Riders

The service cuts, designed to close a $900 million budget gap, left many commuters angry.

2010/09/13

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MTA Chair Under Fire Over Fare Hikes

Demonstrators protested outside MTA headquarters Wednesday demanding that the Authority’s top gun, Jay Walder, be laid off.

CBS 2HD–2010/07/28

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