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New MTA Rules Are Criticized As ‘Anti-Homeless’
The MTA cemented a series of emergency rules updating its code of conduct this week — rules that homeless riders and advocates said were aggressively anti-homeless.
September 24, 2020
Progressive Pols: Make Open Streets Permanent — and Extend Them to Retail
Scott Stringer and Jessica Ramos team up for more open streets: "There are simply no good reasons why small businesses across the five boroughs could not be afforded the same benefits as our restaurants."
September 24, 2020
Another Borough Heard From: Southern Brooklyn Wants Citi Bike!
There's no indication that constituents of Council Members Justin Brannan and Mark Treyger will ever get Citi Bike.
September 23, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: Dog Bites Man Edition
According to a Health Department study, 44 percent of respondents experienced anxiety during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, while another 36 percent reported depression. Plus all the other news of the day.
September 23, 2020
New Civic Group — CityRise — Will Push Mayor To Counter ‘Carmageddon’
CityRise will reach into tactical urbanist playbook in bid to make city streets livable post-COVID.
September 23, 2020
FDNY: Response Times Improve Thanks To Decreased Traffic During Pandemic
The decrease in response time came during a massive increase in the number of cyclists on the road, so clearly bikes aren't the issue.
September 21, 2020
OPINION: To Prevent Carmageddon, City Must Create ‘Resilient Streets’ for Transit, Biking and Walking
Here's a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of transit (please get it to the mayor!).
September 18, 2020
Brother of Slain Cyclist: The City Failed Her — And All New Cyclists
“[It's] so frustrating that with everything that is being done around COVID, and telling people to find other ways to get around, thousands of New Yorkers are putting themselves at risk on the streets on New York,” John Pitts said.
September 17, 2020
Dozens of Outdoor Dining Piazzas to Add Weekday Hours as Mayor Hints Open Streets Will Return Next Year
“Restaurants deserve every chance they can get to serve more customers this fall," Mayor de Blasio said.
September 17, 2020
Mask-Wearing MTA Chief Backs Mask-Averse NYPD As Mask-Mandate Enforcers
And MTA CEO Pat Foye also dodged a question about the police department's well-documented racial bias.
September 14, 2020
