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Friday’s Headlines: Will the Rain Cool Us Off Edition
A line of widely scattered thunderstorms moved through the city last night, but don't expect cooler temps to prevail — the Baked Apple is still a global warming victim. Try to hit a public pool on your way home from work. Until then, here's our news roundup from yesterday.
August 5, 2022
Advocates Rue Axing of High Speed Rail From Climate Bill
The Democrats' decision to axe high speed rail from the climate bill has some advocates wondering what it will take for lawmakers to finally understand the environmentally transformative potential of the mode.
August 4, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines: All About deGrom Edition
We could do a long intro about all the exciting street safety news that happened yesterday, but all we care about is that Jacob deGrom is back and looking good. So take a breath, and start your day with yesterday's news digest:
August 3, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines: Make Your Opinion Known Edition
There's another group of self-styled champions of democracy claiming it speaks for the ignored residents of Jackson Heights who oppose the Paseo Park. Plus other news from yesterday.
August 2, 2022
Three GOP Senators Want to Protect Motorists’ Ability to Drive Drunk
A new bill from three Senate Republicans would repeal a law that aimed to end drunk driving.
August 1, 2022
Friday’s Headlines: Intersection Fixes Edition
It was a super-slow news day on Thursday, so we'll lead with what's happening today — before circling back on yesterday.
July 29, 2022
ACTIVISTS GET ACTION: City Pledges to Redesign Manhattan’s Third Avenue This Year
"We are looking very closely," said a DOT official. "I can't promise a specific time, but I think we may be able to present a proposal maybe even later this year."
July 27, 2022
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Pedestrian on the Lower East Side
A hit-and-run driver struck and killed a pedestrian on Houston Street early on Thursday, cops said.
July 14, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines: Hat Tip to the Daily News Edition
Sure, we're quick to criticize the local press for calling reckless driving crashes "accidents" or for cars, not people, kill pedestrians, but when we see a great story, we're the first to raise a glass. Plus other news.
July 12, 2022
