Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about State Legislature

Car companies try to make them look romantic or heroic, but they're really a menace to society and vulnerable road users.

Vision Zero Cities Op-Ed: New York Needs SUV Ratings — Now

By Andrew Gounardes | Oct 18, 2021 | No Comments

The assault vehicles killing our children and seniors require a warning label, argues State Sen. Andrew Gounardes.

Wednesday’s Headlines: Good for You, Governor Edition

By Streetsblog | Sep 1, 2021 | No Comments

An "extraordinary" legislative session (aka lawmakers doing their freakin' jobs). Plus all the other news.

KOMANOFF: With Cuomo Sidelined, the MTA Must Get Congestion Pricing Done

By Charles Komanoff | Aug 4, 2021 | No Comments

Leaving NYC’s congestion-pricing program to wander and die in Albany's dysfunction over Gov. Cuomo is not acceptable.

Mayor de Blasio and presumptive incoming mayor Eric Adams (seen here in 2017) can save congestion pricing by just doing it themselves. Photo: Benjamin Kanter:Mayoral Photo Office

KOMANOFF: Mayors Have a Congestion Pricing Ace Card — Here’s How to Play It

By Charles Komanoff | Jul 14, 2021 | No Comments

Gov. Cuomo is clearly stalling congestion pricing, according to Charles Komanoff, one of the few true experts on the central business district tolling plan. Here's how it can be saved.

Muscle cars like this one are among the vehicles generating harmful noise in New York City. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

OPINION: Loud Driving Threatens Our Health

By Danny Pearlstein | Jul 6, 2021 | No Comments

Deliberate, fossil-fueled noise demands a multifaceted, whole-of-government response.

YOU ASKED FOR IT! The Albany Report Card for a Failing Legislative Session

By Fiifi Frimpong | Jun 21, 2021 | No Comments

Albany gets an F.

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