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Decision 2020: Who Should Represent the South Bronx in Congress?
Streetsblog asked the leading contenders to weigh in on the Bronx's pressing transportation issues. Here is what they said.
June 9, 2020
Costa Constantinides: Break the Car Culture of Queens — With Better Transit and More Biking!
"Our borough is long overdue for a holistic transit plan that provides reliable bus and subway service to get people out of their cars," said the would-be Queens borough president. Vote on March 24.
March 10, 2020
Tuesday’s Headlines: A Message the Mayor Can’t Shoes to Ignore Edition
A well-worn protests over pedestrian deaths. Bleach headed to a subway station near you. Plus all the other news from a very slow news day.
March 3, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines: Car-Free Costa Edition
The Queens borough president candidate says he won't take a city-provided car and driver. Plus other news.
February 13, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: Yang for Mayor Edition
But until the 2021 Race for Gracie begins in earnest, let's just stick to yesterday's headlines.
February 12, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: You Want to be a Council Member Edition?
Mayor de Blasio set the special election for April 28 to pick someone to replace Council Member Rafael Espinal, who resigned. Plus the other news from a slow day.
January 29, 2020
StreetsPac: Vote for Tiffany Cabán for Queens DA
Tiffany Cabán, who has vowed to shake up the Queens district attorney's office if elected, is the best candidate on livable streets issues and combating road violence, according to the city's street safety political action committee.
June 22, 2019
Lawyer: Marty Golden Wants to Silence Safe Streets Activists — Enough!
A State Senator with a huge war chest goes after a group of lowly activists — a battle with free speech ramifications.
August 9, 2018
Democrats Vow to Fight for Cheap Gas
Meet the party fighting for cheap gas and against global warming at the same time.
May 23, 2018
In Montreal, an Electrifying Win for a Long-Shot Who Campaigned on Better Transit and Cycling
Valérie Plante, a political outsider, promised to add more bus service and protected bike lanes as mayor.
November 9, 2017
