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Non-Profits, City Officials Put Pressure On Lawmakers To OK Gov. Hochul’s ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Effort
The push is on to create a program to rein in the most reckless drivers in the state. Will Carl Heastie pass “Stop Super Speeders” in the budget?
Crashes Went Down 15% In Harlem Trash Container Zone, As Mamdani Hawks Citywide Rollout
We crunched the numbers: Empire Bins don’t just make streets cleaner, they also make them safer.
Woman Killed By Hit-and-Run Trucker in Ridgewood
A pedestrian was struck and killed by the hit-and-run driver of a truck on a dangerous roadway in the Brooklyn portion of Ridgewood early on Friday.
Columbia Agrees to Fund 125th Street Subway Elevator — But Leaves MTA Holding the Bag
Columbia University refused for years to chip in for elevators to make the 1 train at W. 125th Street fully accessible.
Friday’s Headlines: Wither Outdoor Dining Edition
The decimation of New York City’s roadway outdoor dining program was on full display on Thursday night. Plus the news.
Hochul Could Cut ‘Runaway’ Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability
Europe recognizes that cars are inherently dangerous and should be to blame for crashes.
Thursday’s Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition
Mayor Mamdani’s Department of Transportation is launching an ambitious slate of street redesigns. Plus other news.
Mamdani’s DOT Responds to Astoria Bike Lane Backlash … With an Even Longer Bike Lane
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s latest proposal extends the proposed 31st Street bike lane to cover the entire length of Astoria — a concept he first backed in 2023.
Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs
Insurance companies and personal injury lawyers exist because streets aren’t safe. So shouldn’t we start there instead of tweaking a broken system?
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Council Leader Urges City To Activate Ferry To NJ Before World Cup
A ferry from W. 125th Street to Edgewater, New Jersey, could relieve World Cup-related traffic strain, City Council Member Shaun Abreu said.
Wednesday’s Headlines: FIFA Follies Edition
The $100 train ticket. Plus other news.
East Side, West Side: Mamdani’s DOT Will Transform 72nd Street With Protected Bike Lane, Bus Improvements
The safety improvements will convert four lanes of traffic into two, with a center turning bay, adding a two-way protected bike lane on the north side of the street.
ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul’s Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny
Janno Lieber and the MTA are backing the car insurance scam but say they’d save a pittance and aren’t sharing examples.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Old Man Yells At Hochul Edition
Join our editor for the latest episode of his new series “Old Man Vertical” as he yells at the governor. Plus other news.
