The approval, a victory for Gov. Cuomo, comes over the objections of environmentalists and elected officials and clears way for construction. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Airports”
5 Things N.Y.C. Wants From Biden to Transform Transportation
By Gotham Rex on February 10, 2021
Transit agencies pummeled by the pandemic are pushing the new administration to fund projects stalled in the Trump years. Source: New York Times
‘Notorious’ Port Authority Bus Terminal May Get a $10 Billion Overhaul
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2021
After years of study and debate, there is finally a proposal to rebuild the Midtown Manhattan eyesore from the ground up. Source: New York Times
‘Goodfellas,’ the Sequel? 4 Arrested in $6 Million Heist at J.F.K. Airport
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2020
The men used fake paperwork to steal more than 4,000 Prada, Gucci and Chanel items from a cargo area at the airport, prosecutors say. Source: New York Times
NY Confronts Second-Wave Covid Risk: Visitors from Florida and Texas
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2020
Gov. Cuomo is worried about travelers from the Sun Belt who are infected with the virus — and about New Yorkers who might let down their guard. Source: New York Times
From ‘Disgraceful’ to ‘Breathtaking’: La Guardia’s $4 Billion Makeover
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2020
An airport long regarded as among the least inviting in the United States unveils an airy, art-filled terminal. Source: New York Times