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Christopher Robbins is a New York City reporter covering transportation, affordable housing, local politics, and criminal justice. His work has also appeared in New York Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times. Chris is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and enjoys biking to Fort Tilden in the summertime.
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Gov. Hochul says Amtrak service will return in March, but with it, riders lose a cheaper Metro-North option.
Published Jan 27, 2026 at 5:36 p.m. ET
Modified Jan 27, 2026 at 7:21 p.m. ET
Nicholas Deml, a former CIA officer, previously helmed Vermont's Corrections department.
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