Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont joined Paul Murnane to discuss how the state prepared for the storm.

Photo: Governor Ned Lamont (D-CT) speaks at a Covid-19 community vaccination clinic on March 14, 2021 in Stamford, Connecticut. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont joined Paul Murnane to discuss how the state prepared for the storm. Photo: Governor Ned Lamont (D-CT) speaks at a Covid-19 community vaccination clinic on March 14, 2021 in Stamford, Connecticut. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)<a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/license/1307089285?adppopup=true"></a><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/license/1307088499?adppopup=true"></a>

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LAMONT ON 880: CT Gov. on how the state prepped for storm and its aftermath

As wedding season ramps up, Andrew Burnstine, A.K.A. "Dr. Fashion", and  Associate Professor of Fashion Marketing and Management at Lynn University, joins Drive Time with Michael Wallace to offer some critical fashion tips for wedding goers.



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As wedding season ramps up, Andrew Burnstine, A.K.A. "Dr. Fashion", and  Associate Professor of Fashion Marketing and Management at Lynn University, joins Drive Time with Michael Wallace to offer some critical fashion tips for wedding goers.
 
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LIRR President Rob Free joins Drive Time with Michael Wallace to discuss his thoughts on the Town of Hempstead's lawsuit against the MTA's congestion pricing legislation.



PHOTO: People walk into a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train car on July 17, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

LIRR President Rob Free joins Drive Time with Michael Wallace to discuss his thoughts on the Town of Hempstead's lawsuit against the MTA's congestion pricing legislation.
 
PHOTO: People walk into a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train car on July 17, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

DRIVE TIME: LIRR President reacts to congestion pricing lawsuit

Subway ridership is climbing back to pre-pandemic levels and the leadership at the MTA continues to work on making the subway systems more inviting, starting with efforts to curb crime.

The pandemic wreaked havoc on real estate above and below ground. According to Crain's New York Business, 80% of the subway's former retail spaces are vacant. Aside from the loss of revenue, empty retail makes an uncomfortable environment for riders and feeds the perception that our subways are unsafe. the MTA is creatively working to activate these spaces by adding art installations and programming from non-profit groups.

I can remember the days when our subways had more retail. Busy newsstands, flower shops, shoe shops, and even barber shops. 

The priority needs to be safety first but we also need to do much more to re-energize these spaces.

I'm Rob Walsh with the Business Spotlight on WCBS 880 News.

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Subway ridership is climbing back to pre-pandemic levels and the leadership at the MTA continues to work on making the subway systems more inviting, starting with efforts to curb crime.
The pandemic wreaked havoc on real estate above and below ground. According to Crain's New York Business, 80% of the subway's former retail spaces are vacant. Aside from the loss of revenue, empty retail makes an uncomfortable environment for riders and feeds the perception that our subways are unsafe. the MTA is creatively working to activate these spaces by adding art installations and programming from non-profit groups.
I can remember the days when our subways had more retail. Busy newsstands, flower shops, shoe shops, and even barber shops. 
The priority needs to be safety first but we also need to do much more to re-energize these spaces.
I'm Rob Walsh with the Business Spotlight on WCBS 880 News.
Photo credit: Getty Images

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