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The Subway That Took a Generation: Why the Eglinton Crosstown’s Delays Were Even Worse Than You Think

  Toronto has a long history of transit projects that drag on, but the Eglinton Crosstown LRT has become the city’s defining example of how complicated, political, and painfully slow building transit can be. Most people think of the project as something that started in the early 2010s and simply ran over schedule. The truth is far messier—and stretches back decades. A Project With Roots in the 1990s Long before shovels hit the ground in 2011, the idea of rapid transit along Eglinton was already alive. In the mid‑1990s, the TTC began digging tunnels for what was then called the Eglinton West Subway . Construction actually started—tunnels were being carved out under the street—until the project was abruptly cancelled in 1995. The partially built tunnels were filled in, and the corridor sat untouched for years. That early false start meant that by the time the Crosstown was revived as part of the Transit City plan in 2007, planners weren’t starting fresh. They were restarting a dr...
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High-Tech Drone Detection System Deployed in New York Amid Mystery Sightings

 

In response to a series of mysterious drone sightings across the East Coast, U.S. officials have deployed a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deployment after drone sightings forced the temporary shutdown of runways at Stewart International Airport last week.

The system, which utilizes advanced 360-degree radar technology, aims to enhance the ability of state and federal law enforcement to monitor and address unauthorized drone activities. The sightings have not only been reported in New York but also in neighboring states such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Connecticut.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas assured the public that the drones do not pose a national security threat and that the federal government is working closely with state and local authorities to manage the situation. Despite the reassurances, the uptick in drone sightings has raised concerns among residents and prompted calls for more robust measures to address the issue.

Senator Chuck Schumer has urged Congress to pass legislation that would grant local enforcement more power to investigate and counteract drone activities. Meanwhile, New Jersey Senator Andy Kim has been actively engaging with local communities to gather more information about the sightings.

As the investigation continues, authorities remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of the affected regions.



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