Morning Headlines: Lawmakers Propose City Council Mayoral Removal Powers, DOT Celebrates Bike Month, Knicks Advance in NBA Playoffs, and Amtrak Tunnel Repairs episode artwork

EPISODE · May 2, 2025 · 12 MIN

Morning Headlines: Lawmakers Propose City Council Mayoral Removal Powers, DOT Celebrates Bike Month, Knicks Advance in NBA Playoffs, and Amtrak Tunnel Repairs

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State lawmakers are proposing a bill that would allow the New York City Council to remove a sitting mayor with a three-fourths vote after a public hearing. Meanwhile, the city’s Department of Transportation is kicking off National Bike Month with events across the five boroughs. Also, the Knicks clinch a spot in the second round of the NBA playoffs after edging out Detroit. Plus, on this week’s transportation segment: Amtrak tunnel repairs, a looming NJ Transit strike, and the MTA begins testing new subway fare gate designs to fight evasion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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