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Mamdani Administration Backs ‘Delivery Protection’ Law Opposed By Amazon-Backed Coalition
Amazon-backed groups bused dozens of people to City Hall to fight a Mamdani-backed proposal to regulate the e-commerce wild west.
POL PLOT: Hochul’s Insurance Plan Is A Statewide Head-Scratcher
“I think if you are injured through negligence, you should be able to seek justice at all costs,” said one state Senator.
Tribeca Residents Want To Swap Parking for A Plaza at Underused Barnett Newman Triangle
Council Member Chris Marte is backing a local push to transform Barnett Newman Triangle from a sad concrete island into a lush urban oasis.
Friday’s Headlines: The Streetsblog Block Party (Canceled!) Edition
The World Cup is getting in the way of Streetsblog’s attempts to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Plus the news.
‘Predictable’: Manhattan Mom Struck by Driving Scofflaw Wants Known Super Speeders off the Road
Another crash shows how little the political class wants to get reckless drivers off the road.
Need To Kill Cross Bronx Widening Plan Is Obvious Amid Slight Pollution Uptick
“We don’t want congestion pricing to end, we want to make sure that it doesn’t hurt our community. We want congestion relief here as well,” said one Bronx advocate.
Brooklyn, Manhattan DAs Back Hochul on ‘Stop Super Speeders’
Alvin Bragg and Eric Gonzalez are backing a budget proposal that would stop excessive speeders from endangering communities.
Thursday’s Headlines: March (Parking) Madness Trophy Ceremony Edition
Check out what happened when we tried to give Inspector Eric Waldhelm the trophy for cops who disrespect their community. Plus other news.
DOT Launches Delivery Worker Training And Puts Apps On Notice
A mandated safety training for delivery workers in New York City is now live, and the DOT wants the apps to take responsibility for safety.
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Hochul’s Insurance Push Follows Uber’s National Playbook — As The Company Spends Big on Her Re-Election
Gov. Hochul is raking in cash from Uber as she follows its state-by-state playbook to erode the rights of car crash victims.
Upper West Siders Beg DOT For A ‘Low-Traffic Neighborhood’
Manhattan Community Board 7 asked the DOT to explore a pilot program in the district aimed at redirecting outside traffic away from local streets.
With Waymo Testing Halted, We Have A Rare Chance To Get Ahead of the ‘Driverless Revolution’
Two experts say we don’t have to fear AVs, but we do have to prepare for them so we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past.
Wednesday’s Headlines: You Had One Job Edition
If you build a comfort station, it should have a toilet. Plus other news.
EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Creates ‘Curb Management’ Office at DOT, Seeking Order From Chaos
Better management of this vital public space is needed for broader public uses such as safe deliveries, outdoor dining and containerized garbage pick-up.
