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CM Marte: Pedestrianizing Lower Manhattan Is A Fitting Memorial To Sept. 11
By Christopher Marte
Pedestrianizing FiDi, or making it a “Low-Traffic Neighborhood,” would be a model for the world, says the area’s Council member.
‘Simply Wrong’: Menin, Advocates Blast Mamdani for Scaling Back East River Greenway Uptown
By Kevin Duggan
The Council leader is not buying the city’s excuses for paring back the crucial upgrades.
Friday’s Headlines: Days Of Infamy Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
There is a lot of sadness to go around. Plus the news.
Hochul Pitches IBX Transit-Oriented Housing ‘Dream’
By Dave Colon
“This will be the embodiment of the dream to have more transit-oriented development,” the governor said.
Pedestrian Killed, Two Others Maimed By Truck Driver On Deadly Canal Street
By Sam Brule
Cops said a “person of interest” was taken into custody.
OPINION: A Brooklyn Dad Reflects on Five Years of Safe Streets Advocacy
By Chris Roberti
Becoming a dad inspired Greenpointer Chris Roberti to push for street changes to make the area around his home and his kids’ school safer, he writes.

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