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Idea of ‘Tearing Down the BQE’ Gets Fresh Look as Feds Open Their Wallets
Building-trades honcho Carlo Scissura says that the city should 'get rid' of the decrepit highway and "start from scratch."
November 11, 2021
PROP 2 PASSES: Check Out Which New Yorkers Care About Clean Air and Water — And Which Don’t
There are small pockets of the city where people don’t actually care whether their neighbors have access to clean air or water. Check out our detailed Proposition 2 map.
November 5, 2021
PROPS FOR PROP 2: Referendum Could Empower State’s Livable-Streets Advocates
Do you want a Constitutional right to breathe clean air? Then vote "yes" on this ballot proposal.
October 27, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Apres Moi le Deluge’ Edition
Officials engage in fingerpointing after the flooding. And other news.
September 3, 2021
OPINION: The Port Authority’s Car Dependence Is Killing Our Climate-Change Goals
If the New York metro area is to decarbonize, the bi-state agency should lead the effort. But can it wean itself off tolls and parking fees?
July 29, 2021
Residents of Rockaways Enclave Oppose Better Access To Their ‘Semi-Private’ Public Beach
Locals say that federally mandated ramps and a boardwalk will spoil their little oasis.
July 26, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: More Municipal Hypocrisy Edition
Yet another safe streets advocate is outed as a habitual speeder, and more weekend links.
July 19, 2021
