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Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Slow Down, Borough President!’ Edition

Why is Vanessa Gibson's driver such a leadfoot? Plus other news.

January 16, 2025

Midtown to Adams: It’s Time For A 42nd Street Busway!

"This project would significantly improve the efficiency and livability of 42nd Street for both commuters and pedestrians," the chairs of Community Boards 4, 5 and 6 wrote to Mayor Adams.

January 10, 2025

Janno Lieber Slams GOP Rep. Lawler’s Anti-MTA ‘Grievance’ Politics, Potty Talk in Opposing Congestion Pricing

"Like many things, it’s hard to do good policy sometimes when you’re surrounded by grievance politics," Lieber said, responding to a congressman who said he needs "an enema."

January 7, 2025

Queensboro Bridge Pedestrians and Cyclists Still Crunched for Space Despite Congestion Pricing Launch

A rundown of the key street design changes Mayor Adams must make to take advantage of congestion pricing.

January 7, 2025

Afraid of Crime in the Subway? It’s All in Your Head, NYPD Stats Say

Overall crime in the subway was down 5.4 percent in the subway while it was down only 3 percent in the city overall — one indication that it's safer to be below ground than above.

January 6, 2025

Worst Mayor Ever for Bus Riders? Adams’s ‘Streets Plan’ Failure Means Longer Commutes for the Poorest New Yorkers

The Adams administration continued its annual tradition of failing miserably to install the legally required miles of bus lanes

December 27, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: Meeting Across The River Edition

Garden State transit advocates implored New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to do the right thing. Plus more news.

December 23, 2024

The Lewis-Martin Probe and McGuinness Blvd.: What We Know

What's going on with Lewis-Martin and Broadway Stages? And where does a road safety project fit into the nexus of alleged corruption inside the Adams City Hall?

December 17, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey Edition

The chief opponent of biking, walking and taking public transit in Mayor Adams's inner circle stepped down on Sunday. Plus more news.

December 16, 2024