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Thursday’s Headlines: The NYPD’s Trumpist Tactics Edition
Two stories on everyone's mind yesterday: Another series of videos showing over-policing at its most glaring, and Dave Colon's upcoming appearance on Brian Lehrer today at 10:30 talking about Revel scooters. Plus all the other news.
July 30, 2020
A Round and a Roundy: ‘Open Streets for Schools’ Keeps Kids Safe
Our editorial cartoonist Bill Roundy has been bemusedly watching the current debate over open streets for school kids.
July 28, 2020
Friday’s Headlines: The MTA Needs More Money Edition
The MTA has used up all $3.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief. But the Senate punted the issue of a second bailout until next week. That and all the other news.
July 24, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: It’s Increasingly Worse Than We Thought Edition
Yesterday's headlines were pretty pessimistic, and we don't feel like anyone has filled our half-empty glass, so let the bad times continue to roll.
July 22, 2020
Tuesday’s Headlines: Nap Time for the City that Never Sleeps Edition
Tens of thousands of businesses will close. The police commissioner doesn't respect the mayor. And President Trump may send in troops. Our city is in serious trouble. Plus the other news.
July 21, 2020
Half of Americans Want Drivers Who Drive More to Pay More Tax
People are starting to get behind a VMT tax. (Um, so what's a vehicle miles traveled tax?)
July 21, 2020
Friday’s Headlines: Blue Flu Edition
Cops say there's a spike in crime because they can't do their jobs — and they can't do their jobs because everyone hates them. Plus all the other news.
July 17, 2020
Opinion: The City Must Redesign Central Park for All Users
The park is still designed for cars, which aren't allowed, creating needless conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians. Here's a better way.
July 17, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: Just the Facts Edition
Plus, an update on the governor's love life.
July 15, 2020
Four Things to Know About Joe Biden’s Big Energy Plan
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden's $2-trillion infrastructure and energy plan released today somehow goes all-in on electric cars, transit, and environmental justice simultaneously.
July 14, 2020