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The cost of congestion

By Sabrina Garone
Published December 6, 2023 at 5:58 PM EST
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Construction on a new all-electric bus facility will commence next year, as part of the MTA’s commitment to a zero-emissions fleet.
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Construction on a new all-electric bus facility will commence next year, as part of the MTA’s commitment to a zero-emissions fleet.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approves a congestion pricing plan for lower Manhattan. A Bridgeport official accuses John Gomes supporters of ballot stuffing during the mayoral election. The South Fork wind farm has started to deliver power to Long Island. And could Tom Suozzi get his old seat in Congress back in a vote to replace George Santos?

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Sabrina is host and producer of WSHU’s daily podcast After All Things. She also produces the climate podcast Higher Ground and other long-form news and music programs at the station. Sabrina spent two years as a WSHU fellow, working as a reporter and assisting with production of The Full Story.
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