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Today’s Headlines

9:05 AM EDT on March 26, 2009

    • Doomsday Arrives: Worst Service Cuts Since 70s Set to Take Effect (NYT, News, Post, NY1)
    • Michael Daly: Kruger, Espada, and Diaz Betrayed New York City (News)
    • Albany Has About a Month to Undo the Damage (News, MTR)
    • Post to Shelly: Force the Issue, Pass a One-House MTA Rescue Package
    • Brodsky, Perkins Intro 'MTA Reform' Bill (Newsday)
    • State Sen. Dilan's Transit Funding Idea: Re-Introduce the Commuter Tax (Politicker)
    • Post Reporter Takes 'Thrilling' Run Though Manhattan Streets in Novelty Electric Car
    • ...And Here's Another Reminder That Electric Cars Can't Cure the Ills of Automobility (NYer)
    • Gehry Retracts Comment That Atlantic Yards Is Dead (Bklyn Paper)
    • In Time for Tax Season: A Guide to the Bike Commuter Benefit (WashCycle via Streetsblog.net)
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Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.

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