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Public Grilling: Queens Panel Berates Opponents of Bob Holden’s E-Bike Registration Bill
Queens cyclists who came out to oppose an e-bike registration bill faced hostile questions from their local community board.
March 14, 2025
Open Streets Won’t Survive Without More Money From the City, Organizers Warn
Open streets have shrunk significantly — and more cuts could be coming if the city doesn't cough up more funding, volunteer organizers warned.
March 14, 2025
Community Boards, Lawmakers Flex Regained Powers to Stall Outdoor Dining
It's a long and winding road just to set up some tables and chairs.
March 6, 2025
‘City of … Sort Of’: How Do The ‘Outer Transit Zone’ Parking Mandate Reductions Work?
The City Council's ultimate approval of Mayor Adams’s "City of Yes" rezoning was political meat-grinding at its best, but somewhat tasty in the end.
February 26, 2025
Council Transportation Chair Tells DOT That She’s Sick of the Streets Plan Excuses
Transportation Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers criticizes DOT's Streets Plan failure.
January 22, 2025
‘Progressives’ Turn Council’s Transportation Policy Over to Republicans
Roadway safety is simply not a priority, a Streetsblog analysis reveals.
January 21, 2025
Two Council Members Abandon E-Bike Registration Bill After Divisive Hearing
Council members Chi Ossé and Yusef Salaam pulled their support of a City Council bill that seeks to register all e-bikes.
December 12, 2024
DOT: Council E-Bike Registration Bill is Not Necessary to Make Streets Safer
Enforce existing laws. Keep redesigning the streets for safety. Hold delivery app companies accountable. But don't register electric bikes. That's what the DOT said on Wednesday.
December 11, 2024
Astro-Turf: Industry Group Says Fair Pay For Delivery Workers Means Higher Grocery Prices
An app industry-supported group is trying to sway the conversation around expanding the delivery worker minimum wage.
December 11, 2024
Pizzeria Deploys School Bus to Serve Customers During Winter Curbside Dining Ban
So let's get this straight: You can eat a slice of pizza in a car ... as long as the car doesn't belong to the pizzeria?
December 11, 2024
