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OPINION: Rich Nabes Get More City Programs, While Poor Areas Struggle for Basic Transit
Restaurant streets have sprouted apace. Bus lanes? Not so much.
August 27, 2020
EQUAL TIME: Industry City Rezoning Will Help Sunset Park, City
The CEO of Industry City says the rezoning will not be a force for gentrification, but will be an engine for good jobs for its Sunset Park neighbors.
August 21, 2020
OPINION: The Industry City Rezoning Is Bad for Brooklyn
'It’s a stunning example of the economic exploitation and segregation that characterize gentrifying New York,' argues Assembly candidate Marcela Mitaynes.
August 21, 2020
Opinion: Why is This Tiny E-Vehicle Illegal?
A newfangled device points up flaws in the VTL that can lead to over-policing and harassment.
August 13, 2020
A Round and a Roundy: Carmageddon is Here, Mr. Mayor
It's time for an update on all the measures Mayor de Blasio has (or has not!) undertaken to rein in cars.
August 10, 2020
Opinion: Why We Are Organizing a Union at TransAlt
Giving workers a seat at the table will help advance the mission of street safety.
August 7, 2020
Opinion: Let the Schools Use the Streets
The city's opening of streets for restaurants provided a lifeline in the pandemic. The schools deserve no less.
August 6, 2020
Opinion: Why is DOT Commissioner Trottenberg Happy with Half-Measures from a Middling Mayor?
What is the last 17 months of the de Blasio administration going to be like? That's up to the DOT Commissioner, who can go bold or go home.
August 3, 2020
Opinion: Time To Protect the City’s Street Vendors
The pandemic has hurt these mostly immigrant small businesses, which have always faced discriminatory enforcement. The administration must step up with law, open streets and policy.
July 29, 2020
Opinion: At the MTA, We Take Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Seriously
"Government," says MTA Chief Diversity Officer Michael Garner, "is meant to work for all people, all the time."
July 26, 2020
