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Friday’s Headlines: Requiem for a Little Angel, Plus Some Janno News
The big story this weekend will be on Sunday, when friends and family members gather at an Astoria playground to remember Dolma Naadhun, the 7-year-old girl killed a week earlier by a reckless driver. Plus a bit of anger from Janno Leiber. And other news.
February 24, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: Speaker Adams’s Ongoing Assault on Congestion Pricing Edition
Council Speaker Adrienne Adams can't stop trashing congestion pricing as bad for her constituents ... when it in fact, it will be good for them. Plus other news.
February 8, 2023
Latest Data Show (Again!) That London’s Congestion Pricing is Working
Friday, Feb. 17 will mark two decades since London inaugurated congestion charging — and the latest data continue to show that it's been an unqualified success.
February 6, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: A Little TLC Edition
The best story of the day was in the Post, where former Taxi and Limousine Commissioner Lucius Riccio said congestion pricing should first target the real causes of congestion: Uber and Lyft cars that flooded the city a few years ago. But there's more to that story. Plus other news.
January 4, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines: The Personal is the Political Edition
Personal opinions are like butts. We all have them, but most people eager to hide them. Plus other news.
December 15, 2022
Congestion Pricing Study Finds Law Enforcement Officers Are Manhattan’s Most Numerous Car Commuters
The area around Ground Zero is going to be ground zero in the battle over congestion pricing exemptions.
November 4, 2022
BPM? BTA? Whatever Model You Use, Congestion Pricing is Good for the Region
Congestion pricing is a win for the New York City region — and, in fact, the only question surrounding the proposed central business district tolling is just how big a win.
October 3, 2022
AM Carroll: ‘I’m Willing to Take the Heat’ to Support Congestion Pricing
Car ownership is up, transit use is down, and for-hire vehicles and delivery trucks clog our streets like never before. If done correctly, congestion pricing can make New York City more livable, and fund public transportation. If done incorrectly, it risks being a regressive form of taxation with limited benefits.
September 27, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Deniers Edition
Mayor Adams picked a weird time to suddenly pretend that he doesn't support congestion pricing. Plus other stories.
September 22, 2022
‘Gridlock’ Sam: Give Truckers Credits So Congestion Toll Doesn’t Add to Bronx Pollution
"The only way congestion pricing would send trucks to the Cross Bronx is if the congestion charge exceeded current tolls," said the former city Traffic Commissioner.
September 14, 2022
