NYC NOW Morning Headlines: Striking Corrections Officers Face Deadline, Mayoral Candidates Target Cuomo, and Lawmakers Push for Parking Ticket Cameras
Mar 3, 2025
Striking corrections officers face a critical deadline to return to work or lose their health care. The NYC mayoral race heats up as candidates aggressively target Andrew Cuomo for subway issues. Lawmakers are advocating for innovative parking ticket cameras to catch illegal parkers. This lively discussion dives into the intersection of labor, politics, and community challenges in New York City.
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Corrections Officer Deadline
- Striking New York State corrections officers face a deadline: return to work by Monday.
- Failure to return will result in the loss of health care coverage, including for dependents.
Mayoral Candidates Target Cuomo
- NYC mayoral candidates criticize former Governor Cuomo's handling of subway issues.
- Comptroller Brad Lander points to funding cuts and diversion of MTA funds under Cuomo's administration.
Automated Ticketing Proposal
- Albany lawmakers propose using traffic cameras to automatically ticket illegal parking.
- Senator Simka Felder opposes the idea, suggesting traditional enforcement with points is more effective.