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Mayor’s Answer on His Underwhelming ‘Open Streets’ Plan is Still Underwhelming — As an Army of Cops Enforces Roads
The mayor has finally discussed his reasoning behind why he created only 1.5 miles of car-free streets in a city with 6,000 miles of roads — and his failure to provide more open space relates to how he sees open space in general: it's dangerous!
March 27, 2020
Komanoff: De Blasio — Even Now — Is MIA on Breaking the Car Culture
The mayor's actions and utterances show again and again that he lives inside a "windshield world."
March 25, 2020
UPDATE: Cuomo Orders de Blasio to Ban Cars on Some Streets to Promote Social Distancing, But Mayor is Unsure
At his daily press conference on Sunday, the governor said he spoke with the mayor and with Council Speaker Corey Johnson to "develop an immediate plan" to "open streets."
March 22, 2020
Friday’s Headlines: Virtual De Blasio Edition
The mayor did a conference call with reporters instead of his usual in-person avail — but it did prompt yet another classic exchange between Hizzoner and his regular whipping boy, our editor. Plus the other news.
March 20, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: Is Coronavirus de Blasio’s Katrina Edition
The mayor is getting very mixed reviews for his handling of the crisis. Plus all the other news!
March 18, 2020
ROWBACK: Mayor Was Only Joking that He’s Afraid to Bike in New York!
“Mayor de Blasio is failing to lead by example and show New Yorkers that no one should be afraid to bike on their own streets,” said one activist.
March 11, 2020
West Siders to De Blasio: Act Now to Boost Cycling During Corona Crisis
A resolution follows Transportation Alternatives' call for immediate improvements during the pandemic.
March 11, 2020
Friday’s Headlines: Idol Thoughts Edition
The mayor had fun with rock star Billy Idol, but also was rude to Streetsblog (it's OK, we're used to it). Plus all the other news.
February 28, 2020
Monday’s Headlines: This is Not a Normal Cold Edition
Our old man editor has been coughing for two weeks now. Plus all the other news from the weekend.
February 24, 2020
Citi Bike E-Bikes Return Today — And Pressure Will Build on De Blasio to Expand System More
The return of a redesigned Citi Bike e-bike is crucial as the system begins its 2020-23 expansion into the Bronx, Upper Manhattan and a wider segment of western Queens and central Brooklyn.
February 19, 2020