Amy Sohn

Once named by Curbed the “number three reason to love New York,” Amy Sohn has been a columnist at the New York Post and New York magazine, and has contributed to many other publications including the New York Times, Slate, and The Nation. She’s also the author of 13 books including “The Man Who Hated Women” (non-fiction) and “Prospect Park West” and “Motherland,” both novels.

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speeding

Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets

“This epidemic is preventable,” a grieving dad said on his first trip to Albany as part of Families for Safe Streets. “It doesn't have to be this way.”

Amy Sohn

May 14, 2025

State Legislature

How the Sausage Gets Made: Republicans Force Meaningless Vote on Congestion Pricing Repeal

... And will the Idaho Stop become a victim of the current bikelash? It's all in today's Capitol Idea by Amy Sohn.

Amy Sohn

May 13, 2025

Cargo bikes

Live from Albany: Hochul’s ‘Safety’ Measures Stripped from Budget

Lawmakers dropped three initiatives that Gov. Hochul said would have made roadways safer (though, as we'll see, that's very much in question). Let's review them.

Amy Sohn

May 9, 2025

Albany

Budget Passes in Albany, But First, GOP Whines About Congestion Pricing

State legislators from the suburbs are sore losers when it comes to congestion pricing. But on the plus side, the budget has started passing.

Amy Sohn

May 8, 2025

Helmet laws

Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again

Key state lawmakers want to require some Citi Bike users to wear helmets — a mandate that studies have shown can dramatically reduce ridership. Plus other news from the State Capitol.

Amy Sohn

May 7, 2025

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