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Open-Street Killjoys in Jackson Heights Tried To Silence the Circus
Opponents of the 34th Avenue space lash out at another activity for kids.
July 19, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: A Little Case of Congestion Edition
Is the mayor really pushing to get central business district tolling done soon? Plus, other news.
July 16, 2021
OPINION: Sorting Out Space for Pedestrians and Cyclists
What the next mayor can do for safety. (Hint: widen sidewalks at the expense of car lanes.)
July 16, 2021
First Salvos Fired as de Blasio’s ‘Permanent’ Dining Sheds Begin the Community Board Process
The community boards are poised to take a bite out of Mayor de Blasio's COVID streeteries.
July 14, 2021
De Blasio to 34th Avenue Open Streets Opponents: Stop Parking in Children’s Play Areas!
Kids, not cars!
July 13, 2021
A Round and a Roundy: Abbate is Tilting at Windmills
It doesn't take much for an obscure elected official to get the Bill Roundy treatment — just sue the city for no reason and you are instantly immortalized in caricature forever. So this week, it's Peter Abbate's turn.
July 13, 2021
311 is a Joke: DOT Is Perfectly OK With a Blocked Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn
Here's another angry screed by our editor about a one-block bike lane in Brooklyn that is illegally blocked by construction workers ... and the DOT doesn't care.
July 13, 2021
Signs Point the Way ‘Back to the Future’ for East River Bridges
Hey, DOT, wanna use the spans to get people into Manhattan? Get rid of the cars.
July 13, 2021
Hey, Mayor Adams — Don’t Forget All These Great Ideas from the Campaign Trail
Eric Adams will be the next mayor of New York City — but that doesn't mean he can't steal some good ideas from the candidates he trounced, right?
July 12, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines: Everyone (Well, Almost) Loves a Parade Edition
Some prominent folks skipped yesterday's "Hometown Heroes" celebration. And other news.
July 8, 2021
