The first day of December means different things to different people — a birthday, perhaps, or the beginning of the "Eric Adams first year in office" story cycle — but for us at Streetsblog, it's always been the kickoff to our annual monthlong donation drive.
Look, we're a bit uncomfortable going to you, dear reader, with our hat in hand asking for a few bucks, pesos, Euros or shekels to keep the lights on for another year. But then again, we have a lot to show for our efforts in 2022, thanks to all the support you gave us this time last year (hint!).
Who could forget these highlights:
Newcomer Kevin Duggan made the transition from amNY to Streetsblog with aplomb
He broke how the MTA would finally restore subway restrooms.
Not only did investigative reporter Jesse Coburn win an award last year for his coverage of how poorly the NYPD responds to 311 complaints about reckless driving and parking, he also investigated:
How city schoolkids are endangered every day because the Departments of Transportation and Education do so little to make roadways safe around schools — an award-winning investigation.
And don't forget, it was his and Julianne Cuba's coverage of reckless driving that Hochul called out for praise when she signed the expansion of speed cameras into a 24-7 program. That's a win.
Meanwhile, over at Streetfilms, our sister organization, Clarence Eckerson Jr. was busy busy busy with these 2021 classics:
It was a busy, satisfying year providing coverage of issues that simply don't get the attention they deserve from the mainstream (and better funded) press.
So whaddya say? With your help, we’ll do even better next year. So please bear with us this December, when all our stories will have the “Click here to donate” logo. Sure, it's distracting, but that just means we need your help. Thanks in advance!
New York City's congestion pricing tolls are one historic step closer to reality after Wednesday's 11-1 MTA board vote. Next step: all those pesky lawsuits.