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‘Car Culture Produces Pollution. Pollution Hurts Humans’: NY1 Meteorologist John Davitt on Cars and the Climate Crisis
The NY1 meteorologist seems to be the sole weather reporter in town willing to tell his viewers the truth about cars.
July 14, 2023
Opinion: What Would Jesus Do? He’d Build a Bike Lane on McGuinness, Mr. Mayor
In the Bible, Jesus says, “No one can serve two masters." But the mayor is trying to serve safety and cars. And it's not possible, says one Greenpoint dad.
July 13, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: Mayor Talks Traffic Safety Edition
The mayor suggested speed demons should have a designated track for their reckless behavior "like Floyd Bennett Field." Plus other news.
July 12, 2023
Mayor Disses Local Councilman, Saying ‘Community’ Opposes McGuinness Safety Plan
The mayor openly mocked Greenpoint Council Member Lincoln Restler, who supports the redesign.
July 10, 2023
Greenpoint to Mayor: We Are the Residents and We Support a Safer McGuinness!
Speaker after speaker begged the mayor to realize that residents of the neighborhood support the plan, despite what a key aide told Hizzoner.
July 8, 2023
Cycle of Rage: Mayor Adams Has Disgraced Himself in Rejecting DOT’s Safety Plan for Deadly McGuinness
Shelving the McGuinness Boulevard safety redesign has damaged the mayor's credibility, blown up his predecessor's legacy, emboldened the donor class, empowered opponents of street safety, blindsided elected officials, and even written an obit for democracy.
July 7, 2023
Mayor Yields to Opposition, Orders Alternatives to DOT Plan for Deadly McGuinness Blvd
Adams's reversal represents the latest episode in which his administration has delayed or watered down transportation projects because of politically powerful opponents.
July 5, 2023
After Deadly Fire, Mayor Waffles on E-Bike Battery Buy Back Bill
A day after a fatal blaze tore through a Chinatown e-bike shop, killing four, Mayor Adams did not "get stuff done."
June 22, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines: Mayor Adams Blasts Food Delivery ‘Hypocrisy’ Edition
JOCO Concierge the latest attempt to provide a place for delivery workers to rest between jobs, though it won't be open to everyone.
June 15, 2023
Summer Streets Expands to All Boroughs; Still Ends Early, Though
As the Beastie Boys said, you need Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten to make it happen — but how about keeping it open beyond 1 p.m.?
June 12, 2023
