NYC NOW Morning Headlines: Cuomo Floats Free Transit for Low-Income Riders, Staten Island Landmark for Sale, Rural NY Faces Doctor Shortages, and 34th Street Busway Plans
Aug 8, 2025
Andrew Cuomo proposes free transit for low-income New Yorkers, sparking debate over its feasibility. A historic Staten Island home hits the market for the second time in a century, showcasing local history. Rural New York faces alarming doctor shortages, with critical gaps in healthcare services. Finally, plans for a new busway on 34th Street aim to ease congestion, while safety upgrades are urgently needed following a tragic crash on Canal Street.
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Gustav Meyer House And The Nilla Wafer Origin
- The Gustav Meyer House in New Dorp is landmarked and preserved after a century in one family.
- Ryan Kailoth reports Meyer invented what became the Nilla wafer in his basement kitchen and the house hosted many fashion and film shoots.
Rural NY Faces Severe Doctor Shortages
- Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's report found some rural counties lack pediatricians, OBGYNs, and mental health providers.
- The report warns Medicaid cuts could worsen gaps and recommends more telemedicine, mobile clinics, and incentives for rural providers.
Rezoning Locks In 34th Street Busway
- The city paired a Midtown South rezoning with a 34th Street busway to speed buses and enable housing growth.
- Stephen Nesson notes the plan bans most passenger vehicles and echoes the 14th Street busway's earlier transformation.