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Back on track: G train returns to full service following summer shutdown

The G Train

Sep. 3, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld The G train is finally back to full service following a painful summer shutdown. The Crosstown Line returned to its full route between Court Square in Long Island City, Queens and Church Avenue in Kensington, Brooklyn at 5 a.m. on Sept. 3. The line had been shuttered in…

Hochul unpacks details of major effort to combat retail theft — including tougher penalties and tax credits

NYS Gov. Hochul at a desk with American flag behind her talking congestion pricing

May. 1, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out the details Wednesday of a $40 million package filled with sweeping measures, including retail-focused anti-theft teams for police, to combat rising retail theft across the state.  The legislation included in the recently-enacted state budget features more penalties for anyone who assaults retail workers,…