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<p>Dave Colon is a reporter from Long Beach, a barrier island off of the coast of Long Island that you can bike to from the city. It’s a real nice ride.  He’s previously been the editor of Brokelyn, a reporter at Gothamist, a freelance reporter and delivered freshly baked bread by bike.</p>


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Dave Colon

Zohran Mamdani MTA race

ON THEIR MARKS: Legislators Demand More from Hochul’s MTA Budget Proposal

Hochul budget address

Gov. Hochul Fills Cash-Strapped MTA’s Fiscal Hole … With Casino Money

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Council Members Join Push For Six-Minute Transit Service And Free Buses

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MTA Bosses Say Albany Can Pay to Keep Full Service Five Days Per Week

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Revealed: State Pols Underfund Transit With Underhanded Move

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LIRR

NEW NEW YORK: Gov, Mayor Endorse $5 Fare For Every Intra-City Commuter Rail Trip

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State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses

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MTA Boss: More Fare Capping Ideas are on the Horizon

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Legislators and Advocates Press Case For MTA Rescue And Six-Minute Service

<p>Kea Wilson has more than a dozen years of experience as a writer telling emotional, urgent and actionable stories that motivate average Americans to get involved in making their cities better places. She is also a novelist, cyclist, and affordable housing advocate. She previously worked at Strong Towns, and currently lives in St. Louis, MO. Kea can be reached at <a href="mailto:kea@streetsblog.org">kea@streetsblog.org</a> or on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/streetsblogkea">@streetsblogkea</a>. Please reach out to her with tips and submissions.</p>


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Kea Wilson

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