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Tuesday’s Headlines: News Biz Contractions Edition

The Times won't do endorsements anymore ... and WCBS-880 is bailing on news. Plus other stories to get your day going.

August 13, 2024

Report: Hot Bus Stops Are Overwhelmingly Concentrated in Low-Income Communities

"You're smoking hot" is definitely not a compliment to a bus rider in most low-income areas of the city.

August 12, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: No Excuses Edition

New Jersey is finally making it harder to get fake temp tags. Plus other news.

August 12, 2024

‘Save the Slip’: North Brooklynites Urge DOT to Keep Temporary Plaza

The place has become a north Brooklyn staple in just six weeks.

August 10, 2024

Crazy Town: Why is ConEd Allowed to Endanger Cyclists in Midtown?

Because of metal plates left by workers between Third and Second avenues, drivers don't bother slowing down, but merely veer into the bike lane.

August 9, 2024

‘Bin City’: Advocates Sound Alarm of Sidewalks Clogged with Trash Containers

DSNY wants to roll out wheelie bins for all New York City buildings with up to nine units in November.

August 9, 2024

‘City of No’: Queens Borough President Suddenly Joins ‘Suburban’ Crowd Demanding More Parking

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards says "no" to eliminating parking mandates citywide.

August 9, 2024

Hicks Tricks: Journalist Offers Congestion Pricing Compromise That Just Might Work, Komanoff Says

"This isn’t about policy at this point. It’s about politics," wrote Nolan Hicks. "Politics is about winning. ... Advocates should make the offer. Hochul should take the deal."

August 8, 2024

Report: Nothing Besides Congestion Pricing Raises Money, Reduces Traffic and Improves the Air

Central business district tolling remains the only policy idea that can do it all, a new report from the MTA's in-house rider advocacy organization shows.

August 8, 2024