Sean Butler
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Deputy Communications Director and Chief NUMTOT for Gov Hochul. Stand clear of the closing doors!
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Cool thing alert: New York is letting the MTA do environmental review just for the tunnel for 125th Street Q train extension, instead of doing SEQRA for the entire project at the same time, saving the MTA at least $175 million if the crosstown train gets built nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/06/05/h...
Hochul Budget Deal Gives $175M Speed Boost To 125th St. Subway Expansion - Streetsblog New York City
A one-off legislative tweak will let the MTA keep its tunnel boring machine underground between subway expansion phases.
nyc.streetsblog.org
June 5, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Cool thing alert: New York is letting the MTA do environmental review just for the tunnel for 125th Street Q train extension, instead of doing SEQRA for the entire project at the same time, saving the MTA at least $175 million if the crosstown train gets built nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/06/05/h...
Statement from Governor Hochul
May 16, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Statement from Governor Hochul
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New York could soon require the worst speeders in the city to install a device that caps their driving speed. It's an idea that's gaining traction in several states, and Gov. Hochul is pushing to include the program in the state budget. I took a test drive:
www.nytimes.com/video/nyregi...
www.nytimes.com/video/nyregi...
Video: New York’s Plan to Slow Down Reckless Drivers
Under a proposal from Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City could implement Intelligent Speed Assistance (I.S.A.) devices in the vehicles of drivers who have accumulated more than 16 speeding violation...
www.nytimes.com
April 30, 2026 at 2:31 PM
New York could soon require the worst speeders in the city to install a device that caps their driving speed. It's an idea that's gaining traction in several states, and Gov. Hochul is pushing to include the program in the state budget. I took a test drive:
www.nytimes.com/video/nyregi...
www.nytimes.com/video/nyregi...
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Congestion pricing has been a huge success.
Traffic is down.
Business is up.
The cameras are staying on.
Traffic is down.
Business is up.
The cameras are staying on.
March 27, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Congestion pricing has been a huge success.
Traffic is down.
Business is up.
The cameras are staying on.
Traffic is down.
Business is up.
The cameras are staying on.
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Donald Trump's attempt to kill congestion pricing just failed in court — and in spectacular fashion.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: The cameras are staying on.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: The cameras are staying on.
March 3, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Donald Trump's attempt to kill congestion pricing just failed in court — and in spectacular fashion.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: The cameras are staying on.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: The cameras are staying on.
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NEW: The Trump administration’s legal stay to avoid funding the Gateway Tunnel has expired.
Donald Trump needs to follow the law and get the project back on track immediately.
Donald Trump needs to follow the law and get the project back on track immediately.
February 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
NEW: The Trump administration’s legal stay to avoid funding the Gateway Tunnel has expired.
Donald Trump needs to follow the law and get the project back on track immediately.
Donald Trump needs to follow the law and get the project back on track immediately.
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Another horrific outcome from a federal operation that has clearly spun out of control.
Americans have had enough of lawless conduct masquerading as enforcement.
President Trump is responsible for putting a stop to it.
Americans have had enough of lawless conduct masquerading as enforcement.
President Trump is responsible for putting a stop to it.
BREAKING: Federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis amid the immigration crackdown, Gov. Tim Walz says.
Federal officers shot another person in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown, governor says
Minnesota's governor says federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.Democratic Gov.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Another horrific outcome from a federal operation that has clearly spun out of control.
Americans have had enough of lawless conduct masquerading as enforcement.
President Trump is responsible for putting a stop to it.
Americans have had enough of lawless conduct masquerading as enforcement.
President Trump is responsible for putting a stop to it.
This really gets the core of it all - the Gov isn't just thinking big for the future, she's delivering for riders right now. Expansion tomorrow cannot come at the expense of reliability today.
January 19, 2026 at 7:37 PM
This really gets the core of it all - the Gov isn't just thinking big for the future, she's delivering for riders right now. Expansion tomorrow cannot come at the expense of reliability today.
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Huge announcement from Gov. Hochul:
Next phase of 2nd Av subway expansion would cross west on 125th St all the way to Broadway, connecting to busy stations on the 2/3, A/B/C/D, and 1 lines.
This would provide much needed crosstown access for 100s of thousands of uptown residents. Truly exciting.
Next phase of 2nd Av subway expansion would cross west on 125th St all the way to Broadway, connecting to busy stations on the 2/3, A/B/C/D, and 1 lines.
This would provide much needed crosstown access for 100s of thousands of uptown residents. Truly exciting.
January 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Huge announcement from Gov. Hochul:
Next phase of 2nd Av subway expansion would cross west on 125th St all the way to Broadway, connecting to busy stations on the 2/3, A/B/C/D, and 1 lines.
This would provide much needed crosstown access for 100s of thousands of uptown residents. Truly exciting.
Next phase of 2nd Av subway expansion would cross west on 125th St all the way to Broadway, connecting to busy stations on the 2/3, A/B/C/D, and 1 lines.
This would provide much needed crosstown access for 100s of thousands of uptown residents. Truly exciting.
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A huge, transformative project that, if delivered, would be the first consistent expansion of the New York City subway system since about WWII.
Governor Hochul will announce an extension of the Second Avenue Subway to 125th and Broadway in her State of the State address on Tuesday. buff.ly/2qxRQs6
Westward Ho! Hochul Proposes to Extend Second Ave. Subway Along 125th Street to Broadway - Streetsblog New York City
The next step for the Second Avenue Subway is west across 125th Street to Broadway, Gov. Hochul will announce Tuesday.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
A huge, transformative project that, if delivered, would be the first consistent expansion of the New York City subway system since about WWII.
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Hell yeah we’re going west.
Governor Hochul will announce an extension of the Second Avenue Subway to 125th and Broadway in her State of the State address on Tuesday. buff.ly/2qxRQs6
Westward Ho! Hochul Proposes to Extend Second Ave. Subway Along 125th Street to Broadway - Streetsblog New York City
The next step for the Second Avenue Subway is west across 125th Street to Broadway, Gov. Hochul will announce Tuesday.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Hell yeah we’re going west.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she will propose a new law allowing limited autonomous vehicle pilots in smaller cities. Full-blown services could be next. www.wired.com/story/propos...
New Proposed Legislation Would Let Self-Driving Cars Operate in New York State
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she will propose a new law allowing limited autonomous vehicle pilots in smaller cities. Full-blown services could be next.
www.wired.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:13 AM
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she will propose a new law allowing limited autonomous vehicle pilots in smaller cities. Full-blown services could be next. www.wired.com/story/propos...
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Congestion pricing is working. The cameras are staying on.
January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Congestion pricing is working. The cameras are staying on.
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There we go - imagine the Mayor of the city showing up to celebrate the success of traffic reduction & transit funding in NYC!
January 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
There we go - imagine the Mayor of the city showing up to celebrate the success of traffic reduction & transit funding in NYC!
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The latest numbers are in: Congestion pricing cut 27M car trips in 2025.
Commutes got faster
Streets got safer
And business went up
See more exclusive analysis - and feedback from 600+readers - in our latest collab with @upshot.nytimes.com
Free link:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Commutes got faster
Streets got safer
And business went up
See more exclusive analysis - and feedback from 600+readers - in our latest collab with @upshot.nytimes.com
Free link:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Congestion pricing after one year: How life has changed. (Gift Article)
How life has changed in the New York area, according to data on traffic, transit and the responses of 600 readers.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The latest numbers are in: Congestion pricing cut 27M car trips in 2025.
Commutes got faster
Streets got safer
And business went up
See more exclusive analysis - and feedback from 600+readers - in our latest collab with @upshot.nytimes.com
Free link:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Commutes got faster
Streets got safer
And business went up
See more exclusive analysis - and feedback from 600+readers - in our latest collab with @upshot.nytimes.com
Free link:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Major crime in the New York City subway was lower in 2025 than any year since 2009, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. nyti.ms/48UIV4t
December 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Major crime in the New York City subway was lower in 2025 than any year since 2009, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. nyti.ms/48UIV4t
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Safest year on the subway since 2009, when Bloomberg was mayor. free link www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/n...
N.Y.C. Subway Crime Is Down, Hochul Says, Rebutting Trump Officials
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Safest year on the subway since 2009, when Bloomberg was mayor. free link www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/n...
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Recent subway ridership records:
Busiest post-COVID day, Wednesday, 10/29: 4,589,477
Busiest post-COVID Friday, 10/31: 4,428,750
Busiest post-COVID Sunday, 11/2: 2,825,658
2nd busiest post-COVD Saturday, 11/1: 3,093,309
This is how people get around NYC.
Busiest post-COVID day, Wednesday, 10/29: 4,589,477
Busiest post-COVID Friday, 10/31: 4,428,750
Busiest post-COVID Sunday, 11/2: 2,825,658
2nd busiest post-COVD Saturday, 11/1: 3,093,309
This is how people get around NYC.
November 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Recent subway ridership records:
Busiest post-COVID day, Wednesday, 10/29: 4,589,477
Busiest post-COVID Friday, 10/31: 4,428,750
Busiest post-COVID Sunday, 11/2: 2,825,658
2nd busiest post-COVD Saturday, 11/1: 3,093,309
This is how people get around NYC.
Busiest post-COVID day, Wednesday, 10/29: 4,589,477
Busiest post-COVID Friday, 10/31: 4,428,750
Busiest post-COVID Sunday, 11/2: 2,825,658
2nd busiest post-COVD Saturday, 11/1: 3,093,309
This is how people get around NYC.
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ACTUAL GOOD TRANSIT NEWS ALERT: Metro-North will run to Albany, starting this spring.
And Amtrak is adding back one train to NYP-ALB and capping prices at $99.
And Amtrak is adding back one train to NYP-ALB and capping prices at $99.
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
ACTUAL GOOD TRANSIT NEWS ALERT: Metro-North will run to Albany, starting this spring.
And Amtrak is adding back one train to NYP-ALB and capping prices at $99.
And Amtrak is adding back one train to NYP-ALB and capping prices at $99.
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Today, Donald Trump attacked New Yorkers for political payback.
I will not sit idly by while his administration hurts New Yorkers.
I will not sit idly by while his administration hurts New Yorkers.
October 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Today, Donald Trump attacked New Yorkers for political payback.
I will not sit idly by while his administration hurts New Yorkers.
I will not sit idly by while his administration hurts New Yorkers.
DONALD TRUMP LOSES AGAIN.
Judge Kaplan has GRANTED the NYAG’s motion for a TRO blocking DHS from withholding funds to protect against terrorist attacks in the subway system, noting the critical program was created in the wake of 9/11, “in which 3,000 people died within sight of this courthouse”
October 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
DONALD TRUMP LOSES AGAIN.
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New Hochul statement on yesterday and today’s DC mess. State sued last night over the security grants. My guess is there’s a lawsuit by tonight over the Second Ave and Gateway stuff.
October 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
New Hochul statement on yesterday and today’s DC mess. State sued last night over the security grants. My guess is there’s a lawsuit by tonight over the Second Ave and Gateway stuff.
Let's be clear: @governor.ny.gov won't stand idly by while Donald Trump and his cronies hurt New Yorkers in their pathetic political revenge tour.
October 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Let's be clear: @governor.ny.gov won't stand idly by while Donald Trump and his cronies hurt New Yorkers in their pathetic political revenge tour.
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Congestion pricing is working — and the cameras are staying on.
September 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Congestion pricing is working — and the cameras are staying on.