Gersh Kuntzman
Wednesday’s Headlines: A Little Biking Music Edition
Seeing Neil Young last night reminded us that he sings too much about cars. Plus other news.
Data: NYPD Enforcement, Now in Decline, Was Once a Key to Vision Zero Success
And the decrease in effectiveness of Vision Zero due to the NYPD fell hardest on low income people of color, a new report shows.
LETTER FROM SWEDEN: Congestion Pricing Will Make New York a World-Class City
The choice is ours, New York: We can live in a nice, calm, pleasant and economically vibrant European-styled civilization, or we can continue to drive ourselves straight to ruin.
Stockholm Leader’s Message to NYC: ‘Congestion Pricing Just Works’
"In Stockholm, people really thought that congestion pricing would be the end of the world, the city will come to a standstill, no one would be able to get to work anymore and all the theaters and shops would just go bankrupt. None of that happened."
Supporters, Mayor Rally for ‘City of Yes’ Zoning Change as it Enters Public Review Phase
The mayor's signature zoning plan is ready for review by all 59 community board, plus the city's five borough presidents and then each Council member. Advocates are worried it will be watered down.
Monday’s Headlines: Placard Privilege Edition
Absolute placard corrupts absolutely — but this upstate DA takes the cake. Plus other news.
Friday’s Headlines: Canal Street Follies Edition
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine isn't happy. Plus other news.
Report: Road Violence Hits Record in First Quarter of 2024
Sixty people died in the first three months of the year, 50 percent more than the first quarter of 2018, which was the safest opening three months of any Vision Zero year.
