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Today’s Big Stories
1. MTA board approves subway and bus fare hike for 2026
Subway and bus fares are set to rise to $3 under a fare hike plan approved by the MTA board today. The vote passed 11-0, with two mayoral appointees abstaining.
The plan, which is set to take effect in January, will raise the base fare for subways, local buses and Access-A-Ride from $2.90 to $3. Single-ride tickets will increase to $3.50, while express bus fares will rise to $7.25.
2. Advisory committee advances Citi Field casino proposal
The Mets’ season may have ended, but owner Steve Cohen scored a major win today for his ambitious plans off the field.
A Community Advisory Committee voted 6-0 to approve Cohen’s proposal to build an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex on a 50-acre parking lot near Citi Field in Queens, advancing the bid to the state level.
3. New York sues over DHS cutting counterterrorism funding to state
New York joined a coalition of 11 other states suing to stop the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from cutting counterterrorism funding from the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James said today.
According to the governor’s office, DHS is reducing New York’s allocation by 86%, from $187 million to $30 million. When divided that’s estimated to be a $100 million cut to the NYPD; a $15 million cut to the FDNY; a $13 million cut to Joint Task Force Empire Shield; and millions of dollars in cuts that directly support counties, sheriffs and police departments.
4. Mayor’s race light on climate resiliency discussions
There are major coastal and flood resiliency projects underway that the next mayor will inherit.
While resiliency efforts have gotten little attention on the campaign trail, candidates running for mayor do have ideas and records on safeguarding New York from devastating floods.
5. A look at the issues on the minds of Tottenville voters
NY1 is visiting neighborhoods across the five boroughs ahead of Election Day.
Political reporter Ayana Harry recently spent the day in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island. Voters sounded off about traffic, affordability and preserving the suburban character of the community.
6. Prosecutors want Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than 11 years in prison
Key witnesses against Sean “Diddy” Combs, including longtime ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, are urging a federal judge to reject leniency for the hip-hop mogul at his sentencing Friday, saying they fear for their safety if he is freed.
Prosecutors included letters from R&B singer Cassie, her parents and four others in a written submission today as they seek to have Combs sentenced to at least 11 years and 3 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges.