""Mr. Mamdani Goes to Albany, This Time as a Political Celebrity," rang the Times. It may have been the former Assembly member-turned-mayor's big homecoming, but it was Gov. Hochul's turf. The mayor jumped up to applaud her when she committed to expand childcare, but it wasn't all roses for his agenda: Free buses did not make the speech, the content of which typically presages the substance of the governor's forthcoming budget."
"Austin C. Jefferson reviewed the broad themes of Hochul's speech, and reported on her vague words of support for the push to put speed limiter tech on the cars of the most dangerous drivers. Jefferson and Streetsblog Editor-in-Chief Gersh Kuntzman reported concerns from advocates about Hochul's push to allow autonomous taxis on state streets. Nolan Hicks covered Hochul's plan to expand the MTA's SCOUT program."
Gov. Hochul focused on affordability and transportation priorities in her State of the State. Mayor Mamdani attended and applauded Hochul's childcare expansion commitment. Free buses were omitted and will not be included in the forthcoming budget. Hochul signaled support for speed limiter technology for dangerous drivers and proposed allowing autonomous taxis on state streets, prompting advocacy concerns. Plans include expansion of the MTA's SCOUT program and funding for design and engineering of the next phase of the Second Avenue Subway. Hochul backed an industry proposal to lower auto insurance rates. President Trump threatened to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities; Mamdani expressed confidence in fighting those threats and nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
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