Here's what we're reading this week:
Mamdani’s Charter Panel To Speed Up Outdoor Dining Process by 75%, Bus and Bike Lanes by 33%. "Those changes would enable the Department of Transportation to more quickly launch bike- and bus-lane projects without extensive outside review and risks of bad faith litigation." (StreetsblogNY)
Repairs complete on new $6 billion power line bringing NYC energy from Canada. "A $6 billion power line from Canada to New York City will resume transmission on Saturday after weeks of repairs performed right after it went into service. (Gothamist)
Report: Waymo Cars Mean Way Mo’ Traffic. "If unleashed in New York City, autonomous taxis will dramatically increase the amount of congestion on our streets, according to a report released on Monday by the Sam Schwartz Transportation Research Program at Hunter College." (StreetsblogNY)
JetBlue wins auction to bring flights back to LaGuardia’s historic Marine Air Terminal. "JetBlue could soon bring passenger service back to LaGuardia Airport’s historic Marine Air Terminal after winning an auction for gates previously operated by the bankrupt Spirit Airlines." (6sqft)
NYC inspectors review steel firm’s projects after near-collapse at Midtown building. "A Department of Buildings safety inspection blitz has reviewed at least eight projects handled by a steel fabrication firm that was involved in the construction of the Midtown tower where key structural columns buckled earlier this month" (Gothamist)
Upscale food hall will open in the landmarked hall of Brooklyn’s Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower. "A high-end food hall is coming to a Brooklyn landmark. Miami-based hospitality brand Casa Tua will open Cucina by Casa Tua inside the former banking hall of the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower, also known as One Hanson Place, bringing Italian fare and fine goods to Downtown Brooklyn." (6sqft)
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