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Amtrak Reopens East River Tunnel Line 2 Damaged by Superstorm Sandy

Amtrak Reopens East River Tunnel Line 2 Damaged by Superstorm Sandy

Amtrak has officially reopened East River Tunnel Line 2, marking a significant milestone in the restoration project initiated over a decade after Superstorm Sandy. The reopening was celebrated on Monday at Penn Station. This tunnel, which is crucial for over 450 daily trains operated by Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, and NJ Transit, underwent a year-long overhaul to repair damage sustained during the 2012 superstorm. Amtrak officials stated that the 116-year-old tunnel has been modernized and rebuilt to enhance reliability and safety for the hundreds of thousands of passengers who depend on this corridor daily. The project involved stripping Line 2 down to its concrete liner and reconstructing vital tunnel systems, alongside related infrastructure upgrades near Long Island City in Queens. Amtrak Interim President Byl Herrmann highlighted the installation of new track, drainage, power, communications, and state-of-the-art life safety systems throughout the three-mile tunnel, all completed in just over a yea...
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Amtrak Reopens East River Tunnel Line 2 After Superstorm Sandy Repairs, Marking Halfway Point of Restoration

Amtrak Reopens East River Tunnel Line 2 After Superstorm Sandy Repairs, Marking Halfway Point of Restoration

Amtrak has officially reopened East River Tunnel Line 2, a critical rail link in the Northeast Corridor, following a year-long rehabilitation project. This milestone marks the halfway point of a broader restoration effort initiated over a decade after Superstorm Sandy caused significant damage in 2012. The 116-year-old tunnel, which accommodates over 450 daily Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, and NJ Transit trains, underwent extensive modernization. The project involved stripping Line 2 down to its concrete liner and reconstructing key tunnel systems, including new track, drainage, power, communications, and state-of-the-art life safety systems. Related infrastructure upgrades were also completed near Long Island City in Queens. Senator Chuck Schumer highlighted his role in securing $1.3 billion in funding for the repairs.
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Inside the Lower East Side Bathhouse Built to Handle 3,000 Visits a Day

Inside the Lower East Side Bathhouse Built to Handle 3,000 Visits a Day

In the bustling, densely populated Lower East Side of Manhattan at the turn of the 20th century, a significant public health initiative took shape....
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L.A. Wellness and Social Events Expand to New York City, Responding to Demand for In-Person Connections

L.A. Wellness and Social Events Expand to New York City, Responding to Demand for In-Person Connections

L.A. Wellness and Social Events Expand to New York City, Responding to Demand for In-Person Connections
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Tourist Stabbed in Unprovoked Attack at Midtown McDonald's

Tourist Stabbed in Unprovoked Attack at Midtown McDonald's

A 19-year-old Australian tourist was stabbed multiple times in the torso during an unprovoked attack inside a Midtown McDonald's in New York City. The incident occurred early Monday morning at approximately 2 a.m. at the McDonald's located at 490 8th Ave. Police from the Midtown South Precinct responded to a report of an assault in progress and found the victim with stab wounds. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported the injured tourist to Bellevue Hospital, where he is currently in stable condition and expected to recover. Authorities stated that the victim was eating when the attack took place. Following the incident, police apprehended 25-year-old Juan Mercedes of Florida, who has since been taken into custody for questioning and charged with assault. According to NYPD data, felony assaults in the Midtown South Precinct are down by 5%, but across the entire south of Manhattan, they have increased by 4%.
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Attorney Randy Mastro Advocates for Open Primaries in New York City

Attorney Randy Mastro Advocates for Open Primaries in New York City

Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor and public servant, is advocating for open primaries in New York City, arguing that the current partisan primary system disenfranchises a significant portion of the electorate. Mastro, who has held high-level positions in two City Hall administrations, discussed this issue on 'The Point with Marcia Kramer'. He highlighted that approximately 1.1 million New Yorkers, registered as independents, are excluded from participating in primary elections. Mastro contends that this system allows a small number of primary voters to effectively decide general election outcomes, particularly in heavily Democratic areas like New York City, where the Democratic primary winner often becomes the presumptive general election winner. He points out that over 80% of major U.S. cities with populations exceeding 500,000 utilize open primaries.
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Los Angeles Wellness and Social Events Expand to New York City

Los Angeles Wellness and Social Events Expand to New York City

Los Angeles Wellness and Social Events Expand to New York City
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Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

The Supreme Court has again rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn a $5 million jury verdict in favor of writer E
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Amazon Accused of Using 'Dark Money' to Oppose NYC Delivery Protection Act

Amazon Accused of Using 'Dark Money' to Oppose NYC Delivery Protection Act

Amazon is reportedly funneling $5 million to a group called Five Borough Jobs Campaign to lobby against New York City's Delivery Protection Act (Intro 518). This legislation would require Amazon to treat its delivery drivers as employees and take responsibility for its delivery operations. Critics, including the executive directors of Common Cause New York and ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York, argue that Amazon is using 'dark money' tactics by hiding behind this astroturf group to create a misleading narrative that opposition to the bill comes from small businesses. The $5 million contribution from Amazon constitutes 97% of all contributions to the Five Borough Jobs Campaign in 2026, yet these funding disclosures are only made public twice a year, allowing Amazon to lobby council members and run ads without immediate transparency regarding the source of the funds. The current system allows Amazon to subcontract the risks and liabilities of last-mile delivery, leading to concerns about street safe...
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Inside New York City's First Publicly Funded Bathhouse

Inside New York City's First Publicly Funded Bathhouse

The Rivington Street municipal bath, New York City's first publicly funded bathhouse, was more than just a place for hygiene; it was a tangible out...
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Why New York Spent $100,000 on a Public Bathhouse in 1901

Why New York Spent $100,000 on a Public Bathhouse in 1901

The Rivington Street municipal bath, once a cornerstone of public health and community life in New York City, experienced a complete lifecycle from...
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U.S. Cities Revisit "Loft Era" Lessons for Post-Pandemic Office-to-Housing Conversions

U.S. Cities Revisit "Loft Era" Lessons for Post-Pandemic Office-to-Housing Conversions

U.S. Cities Revisit "Loft Era" Lessons for Post-Pandemic Office-to-Housing Conversions