
Political Tug-of-War Slows Down New York's Transit Mega-Projects
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 11:46 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Department of Transportation has paused funding for New York's major transit projects, including the Hudson Tunnel and the Second Avenue Subway, amid a government shutdown. The delay stems from scrutiny over diversity in small-business contracts, amid partisan tension between Democrats and Republicans.