NYC NOW Evening Roundup: New Yorkers Exceed Early Voting Numbers, Metro North Expansion Delayed in the Bronx, and NYC Housing on the Ballot
Oct 28, 2025
Join Jeff Colton, a political reporter for Politico, and Samantha Max, a housing reporter for WNYC, as they dive into New York City's vibrant political landscape. They discuss a remarkable surge in early voting, analyzing its implications for the upcoming mayoral race. Delays in the Metro North expansion to the Bronx raise concerns among commuters. Samantha sheds light on illegal lockouts affecting tenants, emphasizing legal protections and the housing crisis, revealing a compelling narrative of struggle and resilience.
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Surge In Early Voting
- Early voting in New York City has surged, with at least 223,000 people casting ballots so far.
- Jeff Colton notes this is roughly five times the early turnout from the last comparable primary.
Metro‑North Bronx Expansion Delayed
- The MTA's Penn Access project to bring Metro-North service to the East Bronx is delayed until at least 2030.
- MTA Chair Janno Lieber blames Amtrak for noncompliance and seeks an alternate service plan for 2027.
Housing Ballot Measures Could Limit Council
- Voters face four ballot questions aimed at streamlining the city's land use review and limiting City Council power.
- Measures would trim review steps, create an appeals panel, and digitize old paper maps to speed housing development.