The launch of Florida’s Brightline train service between Miami and Orlando marks a significant test for privately owned high-speed passenger trains in the United States. Brightline, owned by Fortress Investment Group, is making a $5 billion bet that 8 million people will take the 3.5-hour, 235-mile trip between the state’s popular tourist hubs each …
When President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an “unconditional war on poverty” in 1964, the nation lacked a proper method of measuring poverty or a clear definition of what poverty really meant. The administration had to quickly come up with a measure to track progress. They decided that the minimum income needed for a family of …
“The Great Train Robbery: Back for More” – An Empire Center Report Reveals Alarming $1.3 Billion MTA Overtime Expenses As commuters brace themselves for higher fares and drivers face the burden of congestion tolls, a recent Empire Center report sheds light on the shocking $1.3 billion paid in overtime by the MTA last year. This …
Francis Curzon, the fifth Earl Howe, was renowned for his love of fast cars, particularly souped-up Bugattis. However, his passion for speed led to numerous incidents, including collisions with pedestrians and fatalities. In 1947, J. S. Dean, the chair of the Pedestrians’ Association in England, documented these incidents in a scathing polemic. Dean criticized the …
Developer ASTM North America made headlines on Wednesday when it unveiled its innovative and ambitious $6 billion proposal to transform Penn Station. While the plan has faced some criticism for potentially benefiting Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan, it offers a compelling alternative to the state’s $7 billion rehabilitation plan. This week, Governor Kathy Hochul …