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SEE IT! Police Beat Up Cyclist During Black Lives Matter Protest
Why did cops tackle and pummel cyclist Pierce McCaffrey? Apparently, he was cycling too slowly for their taste. And it's all on videotape.
June 8, 2020
‘It’s Not Your Bike Anymore’: Police Swipe Bikes at Black Lives Matter March
Cops aggressively swiped protestors’ and reporters’ bikes during a peaceful protest Wednesday night in Brooklyn — which is illegal.
June 4, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines: A Terrible Day for De Blasio Edition
A really bad stretch for the mayor gets worse, as 236 former and (oops!) current staffers pen an open letter saying what a bad job he's doing. Plus the rest of yesterday's news, including a clip of cops out of control and another of them apparently stealing bikes.
June 4, 2020
ANALYSIS: Growing SUV Carnage Shows Need for Tougher Policies
Rising crash injuries and basically flat traffic deaths point to the shortcomings of Vision Zero. And data from Crashmapper shows the dangers of SUVs.
June 4, 2020
Mayor Refuses To Explain Citi Bike Shutdown As Bike-Share Curfew Now Starts at 6 P.M.
What it Hizzoner — or the top cop? Whoever is to blame, thousands of essential workers have lost another way of getting around during the curfew, which starts at 8 p.m.
June 3, 2020
MTA Announces Return To ‘Regular Service’ During Open Letter War With Mayor
Full service? Only if you consider 20-hour-a-day service "full."
June 3, 2020
Mayor Promises to Investigate Police Use of Deadly Force — As Police Commissioner Vows Counter Investigation Against Protesters
The mayor and NYPD move quickly to show they are taking police violence seriously — but they also blamed protesters.
May 31, 2020
Op-Ed: City Must Include Street Vendors in Any Outdoor Dining Push
How the "al fresco" movement could help under-served — and often harassed — immigrant-owned businesses.
May 19, 2020
The Coming Carmageddon: Will Our Leaders Solve NYC’s Transportation Problem?
When this is all over, will we be a city for cars or a city for people?
May 15, 2020
The BQX Streetcar Is On Hold — And Should Be Killed Outright, Say Critics
“The BQX continues to be a waste of our time, money and attention,” said Brooklyn Council Member Carlos Menchaca.
May 4, 2020
