CHRIS FARAONE, Author at BINJ

Drone Contractor Gets “Rare” Permission To Follow Individuals And Vehicles In Boston

When it comes to private companies working with local cops to conduct mass aerial surveillance, Massachusetts is the “wild west”

CHRIS FARAONE January 27, 2025

One Answer To Massachusetts Transit Woes: Impound All Space-Saver Violators

The Bay State’s Transportation Funding Task Force should consider this solution to help fill the MBTA budget gap

CHRIS FARAONE January 20, 2025

Millionaires Are Pitching In For T Improvements. Many Will Benefit From Fixes Too.

The Massachusetts Fair Share tax will help cover the MBTA’s budget shortfall. That’s something everybody should see as a win.

CHRIS FARAONE January 12, 2025

In Their Words: Here’s What MBTA Workers Say About Their Agency

“Employees feel that they give feedback in surveys and then nothing changes.” “Communication is not direct and not consistent.”

CHRIS FARAONE January 7, 2025

Interview: Cannabis Control Commission Executive Director Travis Ahern

The new CCC ED speaks about agency transparency, social consumption, and the road ahead for cannabis in Massachusetts

CHRIS FARAONE January 6, 2025

The T Was Everything That It Can Be On New Year’s Eve

From free rides to late-night service, it turns out the MBTA can dress to impress

CHRIS FARAONE January 2, 2025

Alewife Activists Give Tearful Testimonies At MBTA Board Meeting

“I am horrified by the lack of MBTA’s concern for public health in this area.” Cambridge residents decry planned heavy digging through asbestos and air out other concerns.

CHRIS FARAONE December 19, 2024

Massive Coalition Drops Report On Dire State Of Mass Transit In Massachusetts

“Roadmap for Equitable and Sustainable Transportation Action in Massachusetts” warns: “The current state of transportation is unsustainable”

CHRIS FARAONE December 17, 2024

5 Major Massachusetts Headlines That You Might Have Missed

From MBTA transparency reporting to Massachusetts police surveillance journalism

CHRIS FARAONE November 26, 2024

BINJ EDITORIAL DIRECTOR TALKS POST COMMISSION WITH “THE YOUNG JURKS”

Chris Faraone and Mike Crawford discussed police accountability, corruption, and larger issues surrounding the Karen Read case

CHRIS FARAONE September 25, 2024