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Council Urges State to Expand City’s Tiny Red Light Camera Program to 600 Intersections
The state is expected to follow suit. But what happened to the promise of 1,325 intersections?
June 6, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Confirmation Consternation Edition
Life's a riot with Adams vs. Adams. Plus more news.
May 24, 2024
Activists Hail City Commitment to Fewer Trucks
The mayor's promise to rein in delivery warehouses was announced as the the Council's Land-Use Committee took up the mayor's City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning change.
May 22, 2024
DOT Official: All Our Free Parking Justifies Keeping Curb Space for EVs
If only someone could do something about the parking!
May 9, 2024
Adams Backs Lower Speed Limits, Calls Crashes ‘Accidents’
The mayor wants New York City drivers to "slow down," but it's not clear yet how many streets will get lower speed limits.
May 8, 2024
Komanoff: A ‘Noise Tax’ Can Ground NYC Helicopters
A proposed $400 “noise tax” on “nonessential” flights is a start — and it will work.
April 18, 2024
Cycle of Rage: Council Members Slam DOT for Successful Safety Projects
What do three street safety projects across the city have in common? Hypocrisy by some Council members, that's what.
March 19, 2024
Council Speaker Wants Fair Fares to Reach More Working New Yorkers
Someone making minimum wage should be able to get the 50-percent transit discount, advocates say.
March 14, 2024
Divorce NY Style: The Council and DOT Have Moved to Splitsville
It's the battle of who could care less — and safety is losing.
February 28, 2024
Council Speaker Adams Says She’ll Consider Suing Mayor Adams over Streets Master Plan Failures
"Just like you have to comply with the law and I have to comply with the law, the administration has to comply with the law as well," Speaker Adams said on Thursday.
February 9, 2024
