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New Map Shows The Traffic Violence Toll Of Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Cowardice

The new interactive map tracks daily car crashes in the downtown Manhattan tolling zone where congestion pricing would've cut car traffic by 17 percent.

July 2, 2024

Kathy Hochul Is Looting Two MTA Capital Plans At The Same Time

Two MTA capital programs, the current 2020-2024 plan and upcoming 2025-2029 plan, face massive funding gaps thanks to the Gridlock Gov's decision to jettison congestion pricing.

July 1, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: Could’ve Should’ve Would’ve Edition

June 30, 2024 came and went yesterday without the once-planned launch of congestion pricing. Plus more news.

July 1, 2024

All We’ve Lost: Congestion Pricing Should Have Started June 30

Let's take stock of what we've lost because the MTA's central business district cameras are not tolling drivers.

June 30, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Debate This Edition

It was a busy day on the livable streets beat, no matter how the day ended.

June 28, 2024

Safety for McGuinness Blvd. Was a Winning Issue for Greenpoint Pols

Safety foes convinced Mayor Adams "the community" opposed the effort, but Tuesday's election results begged to differ.

June 28, 2024

Brooklyn Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Garbage Truck Driver Who Initially Fled; No Charges

It's the latest death in a year that is experiencing a 26-percent rise in pedestrian fatalities.

June 27, 2024

DOT Begins Slow Process of Lowering Speed Limits on a Small Number of Streets

By the end of 2025, 250 roadway segments, mostly one or two blocks, will get reduced speeds, the agency said.

June 27, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Here’s Why We’re Frustrated Edition

Yesterday was another frustrating day for the notion of accountability in government. Plus other news.

June 27, 2024