The MTA is considering a 5.5% fare increase to shrink its annual deficit. HIV cases on Long Island have outpaced the rest of New York. John Gomes announces bid for Bridgeport mayor against his ex-boss, Joe Ganim. And Governor Kathy Hochul will soon pick a new chief judge in New York’s highest court.
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