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DENIED: Hochul’s Fails in Bid to Toss Pro-Congestion Pricing Suits Out of Court
A State Supreme Court judge will give congestion pricing supporters a real day in court!
Tables of Success: Columbus Ave. Businesses Love the Open Street
Businesses up and down Columbus Avenue say the Sunday car-free open streets has been a boon — despite what car drivers believe.
‘Resign’: Adams’s Livable Streets Record Wilts Under Scrutiny
Yes, it's time to play: "Eric Adams: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."
Today's Headlines
Friday’s Headlines: Back to Business Edition
After The Indictment, the day settled back into normal New York craziness. A full roundup.
Friday Video: So What, Exactly, Was Eric Adams Indicted For?
Today's video is historic: A sitting mayor of New York City has been indicted. Find out why in just 19 minutes.
Because tolling did not get implemented on June 30th...
cars have not been removed from the congestion zone
additional tons of carbon dioxide have been emitted
in toll revenue is not funding transit improvements
hours have been wasted by New Yorkers in traffic
Prior congestion pricing news
Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Will Cost Area Companies Billions
A new analysis shows what districts will suffer the most from the loss of $12 billion in capital funding.
Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Tanked Her Polling, Hurt the MTA and Did Zilch for Democrats
Gridlock Gov. Kathy Hochul saw zero political benefit from nixing congestion pricing's June 30 launch date, according to a new poll.
Report: Nothing Besides Congestion Pricing Raises Money, Reduces Traffic and Improves the Air
Central business district tolling remains the only policy idea that can do it all, a new report from the MTA's in-house rider advocacy organization shows.
Crazy Talk: In New Speech, Hochul Declares Dictatorial Powers, But Also Begs Legislature for Bailout
Hochul again defended her June 5 decision to "pause" the central business district tolls, using misinformation and channeling Louis XIV to do so.
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Prior stories
Modified ‘Jaywalking’ Repeal Passes Council
Walk this way, the Council says. But will the mayor sign it?
Thursday’s Headlines: Mayoral Indictment Edition
As Cindy Adams always said, "If you're indicted, you're invited." But this is no party. Plus other news.
Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving
Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 23, 87 pedestrians were killed, up from 68 in the same period last year — an increase of 28 percent.
New Crisis for Inter-City Customers As Megabus Goes Bust
"Every time a viable option goes away, it hurts the mobility of everyone and drives more people toward cars," said one activist.
Opinion: Worried About E-Bike Safety? Make the Roads Safer First
Opponents co-opted the outdoor dining regulatory process. Advocates must address e-bike safety concerns — for the sake of all vulnerable street users — or risk the same fate.
City of ‘Yes’: Planning Commission Approves Mayor’s Elimination of Mandatory Parking
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity passed the City Planning Commission's vote. It will now move to the City Council.
Investigations
Boondoggle: State And Feds Are Dumping Yet Another Giant Highway on The Bronx
The state says the Cross Bronx Expressway needs to be repaired. But find out how Gov. Hochul is misusing federal infrastructure money to burden a neighborhood that has been dumped on for decades.
GHOST TAGS: Inside NYC’s Black Market for Temporary License Plates
Read all three parts of Jesse Coburn's award-winning investigation.
‘A Very Dangerous Job’: Dozens of NYC School Crossing Guards Injured by Drivers Since 2012, Records Show
As thousands of guards returned to street corners across the city last week for the reopening of public schools, records obtained by Streetsblog reveal the dangers that guards face on the job.
Eyes On The Street: Greenway Detour is a Hilly, Confusing Danger Zone
It's a long and winding road full of danger.
Prospect Perks: Activists Want City to Improve Cycling In and Around Brooklyn’s Green Heart
"Better connecting these neighborhoods to Prospect Park is a strong first step to correcting inequity," a new petition reads.
The Cross Bay Bridge Pedestrian ‘Ramp of Death’ Has Been Replaced
One bridge down, six to go. But it's a good start.
Cycle of Pain: Ocean Pkwy Still A Mess for Bikers — And No Fix is Planned
Ocean Parkway still has a long way to go back to its 19th century glory days.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Whatever Happened to the Swagger Edition
"A gutless city government has undermined outdoor dining," the Times opines. Plus other news.
Congestion Pricing
Carpocalypse Now: MTA Releases Granular Bus Speed Data Showing Need for Congestion Pricing
The new segmented data allows everyone to see which sections of bus routes are most clogged by traffic — and, by extension, which would have benefitted the most from congestion pricing.
Friday Video: More Hate Mail for the Gridlock Guv
Here's a video remind us that the gridlock governor has ruined everything for people who need help in the name of people who don't.
The $68B Answer: The Next MTA Capital Plan Focuses On The Nitty Gritty
No glitz, no glamour — just what needs to get done. Plus a tiny amount to get the Interborough Express started.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Hochul Agonistes Edition
The Times offers a psychological insight into Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing "pause." Plus other news.
