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Friday Video: A Very Cogent Argument Against E-Bike Registration

... And it's from a Canadian (he's so polite!).

March 7, 2025

Community Boards, Lawmakers Flex Regained Powers to Stall Outdoor Dining

It's a long and winding road just to set up some tables and chairs.

March 6, 2025

Greenpoint and Williamsburg Beg DOT for 20MPH Slow Zone

Since the state legislature allowed New York City to drop the speed limit, only one zone — Manhattan below Canal Street — has gotten the safety improvement.

March 6, 2025

Wednesday’s Headlines: Take a Bike Edition

This is a musician. With a Sousaphone. On a bike! Plus other news.

March 5, 2025

Could the Comeback of the Pedestrian Mall Start on Bourbon St.?

A recent terror attack has reignited an old conversation about pedestrianizing an iconic street — and whether other U.S. communities should do it, too.

March 4, 2025

City Hall Joins Council Fight To Reduce ‘Last Mile’ Truck Use

"For a long time, neighborhoods like mine have suffered as the result of the poor air quality, inflicted on us by the massive influx of large trucks on our roads," said Sunset Park's Council member.

March 4, 2025

Investigation: NYPD Nixed Thousands of Calls at Coney Island Station Before Horrifying Fire Attack

Nearly two-thirds of calls from the station were closed out just seconds after they were assigned to a police unit, evidence that nothing is being done to help troubled people like Debrina Kawam.

March 3, 2025

Sean Duffy Makes Propaganda Film In Failed Attempt To Show Congestion Pricing Doesn’t Work

The Secretary is doubling down on the Trump administration's mistaken view that the toll is ineffective and a "cash grab" from "hard-working New Yorkers." Is it too much to ask that he clean off the camera lens?

February 28, 2025