2021 Mayoral Election
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Council Speaker Candidates Debate (and Pander on) Livable Streets Issues
Would-be leaders Francisco Moya and Justin Brannan were far more conciliatory towards car drivers than other potential speakers.
November 19, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: What Really Happened to Curtis Sliwa Edition
A video emerges of the fated crash. Plus other news.
November 9, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: Just Another Tragic ‘Accident’ Edition
The biggest under-reported story of the weekend was the late Friday news that mayoral candidate and beret-industry pillar Curtis Sliwa had been hit by the driver of a taxicab. Plus other news.
November 1, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines: Eric Adams is On a Roll Edition
The big story yesterday was that Eric Adams had grabbed the coveted (er, entirely expected) endorsement of StreetsPAC, the city's only political action committee devoted to safe streets. Plus other news.
October 20, 2021
Incoming Manhattan Council Members Tell Us Their Transportation Priorities
Six districts are getting new representatives — perhaps the most progressive crop the borough has seen. We took their temperature.
August 31, 2021
End Parking Minimums Now! Analysis: Zoning Rule is Choking the City With Cars
The mandatory parking minimum law is the demon child of car culture and NIMBYism — but it is finally being attacked by progressive leaders. Where will Mayor Adams stand? He isn't saying.
August 18, 2021
OPINION: Sorting Out Space for Pedestrians and Cyclists
What the next mayor can do for safety. (Hint: widen sidewalks at the expense of car lanes.)
July 16, 2021
Hey, Mayor Adams — Don’t Forget All These Great Ideas from the Campaign Trail
Eric Adams will be the next mayor of New York City — but that doesn't mean he can't steal some good ideas from the candidates he trounced, right?
July 12, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: Pete, We Hardly Knew Ye Edition
Pete Hamill was honored with a ceremonial street co-naming on Seventh Avenue in the writer's native Park Slope on Thursday. Plus other news.
June 25, 2021
Eric Adams: If Jeff Bezos Is Going To Space, We Can Build A Protected Bike Route From Downtown Brooklyn To Park Slope
Brooklyn Borough President and presumptive mayor of New York Eric Adams said that an Adams administration could replace the current mishmash of unprotected bike lanes he rode on with a safe route that would be more welcoming to cyclists of all stripes.
June 25, 2021
