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Albany Pols Seize the Helm(et)
Helmet laws remain controversial — they're the "common-sense" approach pushed by lawmakers who ignore that studies show they don't improve safety.
‘RIDERS’ on the Storm: Assembly Kills E-Bike Registration Bid
E-bike advocates dodged a bullet in the state legislature — but a fusillade is expected anyway. Plus Amy's Albany Addenda!
Op-Ed: NYS Needs the Economic and Environmental Stimulus of E-Bike Subsidies
A "Ride Clean Rebate" is what real climate and economic leadership looks like, argues this industry leader.
Billionaire Mets Owner Gets His Casino Land — Will Flushing Get Its ‘Skypark’?
The state Senate is OK with the Citi Field parking lot becoming a casino, but Mets owner Steve Cohen is now on the hook to build a park to replace it.
Live from New York (State), It’s Wednesday Night!
Hallelujah, congestion pricing now getting big laughs in Albany.
Assembly Member Ditches Her Car — and Discovers The Good Side of Albany
"I love Albany now," says the Greenpoint lawmaker, who ditched her car. Will others follow? Well, Gov. Hochul offered a start...
‘Stop Super Speeders’ Bill Advances in Senate Committee
A bill that would prevent the most-reckless drivers from speeding easily moved forward on Tuesday. But that doesn't mean its passage is assured.
Sohn in Albany: State Bill to Force Drivers to Pass Safely Stalls
Apparently, New York City is just too unsafe for legislation forbidding drivers to pass cyclists too closely.
How One Anti-Gov’t Republican Signed onto a Street Safety Bill to Rein in Reckless Drivers
State Sen. Anthony Palumbo went from "government overreach" to reaching across the aisle in a single day.
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets
“This epidemic is preventable,” a grieving dad said on his first trip to Albany as part of Families for Safe Streets. “It doesn't have to be this way.”
