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POLITICSJun 12 · 08:15 UTCGRISTBenton Graham

What is the best use for old railroad tracks? New Yorkers have opinions.

Residents in Queens debate converting an abandoned rail line into a park (QueensWay) or a subway line (QueensLink). The conflict mirrors national discussions on repurposing rail infrastructure, with New York investing in both transit and green space projects. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's budget allocates $43 million for QueensWay, despite prior support for QueensLink.

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Travis TerrypersonQueensWayorganizationAndrew LynchpersonQueensLinkorganizationRockaway Beach BranchtopicZohran MamdanipersonAtlanta BeltlineorganizationThe High Lineorganization
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