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Friday’s Headlines: Covid News is No News Edition
It was a bit of a slow news day — possibly because everyone in the media either has the omicron variant or is working from home because someone else in the office has it. But we found some items for our daily roundup.
December 17, 2021
NEW APPROACH: NYPD Cracking Down on Illegal Moped Sales Before they Happen
After years of seizing illegal mopeds and once-illegal e-bikes from delivery workers, the NYPD has embarked on a new strategy that has the backing of the city's deliveristas: cops are now seizing mopeds at the stores where they are being sold in violation of city law.
December 13, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: Giving Thanks Edition
We're still in our December Donation Drive, so it would be wrong to open the daily headlines without thanking our benefactors ... and reminding you why they are being so generous. Plus all the other news of the day.
December 7, 2021
THAT TIME OF THE YEAR: Yes, We’re Starting our Annual Donation Drive Month (Hint, Hint…)
Now this is awkward! For the next 31 days, we'll be quietly asking for your support. Give from the heart.
December 1, 2021
NYPD Seizes Illegal Mopeds — Then Disseminates Misinformation, Lies and Anti-Cycling Propaganda
The NYPD has been caught again misinforming the public about the supposed threat of electric bikes — one of the safest forms of street transportation, and one that is increasingly the rigid spine of the city's economy.
November 29, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: Green Friday Edition
The big story of yesterday's Thanksgiving holiday was how New Yorkers got around the region.
November 26, 2021
Giving Thanks for Thursday’s Headlines
We are taking Thursday off, but wanted to give you a little news to chew on.
November 25, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: Early Thanksgiving Edition
In today's headlines, we express gratitude for some positive safe-streets developments. Plus other news.
November 23, 2021
Eric Adams at the Oonee Launch: I Will Stop ‘The Culture of Can’t’ in this City
Who is Eric Adams? Let's listen in.
November 18, 2021
Vision Zero Cities: Why Words Matter to Crash Victims
Cars kill — but the language used in ads and newspapers always hurts. That's why message is so crucial in the war on cars.
November 16, 2021
