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Head of powerful Transportation Workers Union warns members AFL-CIO rigging congressional ratings to benefit Dems
The head of the TWU is warning members not to be “fooled” by the AFL-CIO’s recently published scorecards for U.S. Congress members, saying the process is “deliberately biased” to boost...
Chief of MTA's biggest union promises 'massive confrontation' over $15 NYC congestion toll
The chief of the MTA's biggest union is now threatening a "massive confrontation" with transit management over the proposed $15 daily charge to enter Midtown or Lower Manhattan.
Transit union boss rips NYC congestion pricing as 'thinly veiled' MTA cash grab
Transit Workers Union head John Samuelsen said the MTA CEO is "laser focused" on generating revenue from the tolling plan, and not on reducing traffic.
TWU boss Samuelsen accuses MTA of 'fraud' in contract talks for railroad workers
The head of the Transport Workers Union is urging the state Senate to probe MTA leadership, accusing the brass of engaging in a "scheme" to cheat commuter rail workers out of deserved...
You're out! Hochul declares budget emergency, then goes to Yankee fundraiser
A swing and a miss! Gov. Kathy Hochul attended a New York State Democratic Party fundraiser at Yankee stadium Tuesday night while lawmakers were still in Albany debating and voting...
Asking for a subway strike: Proof the Legislature's gone insanely left
The state legislature is now considering giving MTA subway and bus workers the legal right to strike.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie's longtime 'winning' history in Albany due to deep-pocketed donors
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has racked up a beefy resume of going to bat for his biggest financial backers.
Attacks on NYC subway and bus workers hit new high in 2022
Assaults on subway and bus workers last year hit the highest levels since at least 2018 -- and spiked nearly 29% compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, new MTA data...
Get the MTA on a new fiscal track — after years of political meddling hampered progress
With the MTA beyond broke, it’ll take fare hikes (and likely more) to keep it running.
Hochul's aides shield her from questions about Buffalo mom slaying
Gov. Kathy Hochul hid behind her handlers and bodyguards Thursday to avoid addressing her claim that "the system" was to blame for the shocking, bail reform-related killing of an upstate...
Carriage horse Ryder, symbol of animal abuse, dies after summer collapse
Ryder -- the carriage horse who collapsed over the summer and became a symbol of animal abuse -- has died.
Ad urges NYC Council members to pass horse carriage ban
An animal rights group is launching a six-figure ad campaign to pressure 15 wavering New York City Council members to ban horse carriages and replace them with electric ones.
Hay, stop that! 71% want NYC horse carriage ban after Ryder's collapse, poll finds
A survey found that majority of New Yorkers support a ban on horse carriages after a shocking video last month of a horse named Ryder collapsed on a Manhattan street.
Everything you need to know about NYC's horse and carriage industry
An exhausted carriage horse collapsed on a busy Manhattan street during rush hour Wednesday, renewing calls to ban the practice.
Horse carriage backers, opponents sling manure at each other over ban
“This is an epic battle between the unionized blue collar caretakers of the Central Park horses and gazillionaires who believe they can buy the advancement of their political-social agenda."
Supporters, opponents clash at City Hall over proposed horse carriage ban in NYC
Riders galloped their horses over to City Hall in a counter-protest to a press conference conducted by lawmakers and activists in support of legislation to replace horse carriages with electric rides...
NYC launches new campaign to outlaw horse-drawn carriages as inhumane
A new left-right coalition is galloping to accomplish something the previous City Council and mayor failed to do: ban horse carriages.
New law increases penalties for attacks on all MTA workers
All MTA workers will now be included in a state law that imposes stiffer penalties on those who attack transit workers, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Some Gov. Hochul backers rip her 'Green New Deal'-inspired plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul's climate proposal would be a "job-killing disaster" and saddle New Yorkers with "sky-high" utility bills, according to National Grid employees.
Sliwa wants TWU to help in his fight against 'barbaric' horse carriage industry
Curtis Sliwa announced that he will attempt to enlist members of the Transport Workers Union in his push to convert horse carriages to electric-powered ones.