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City Council’s Five-Year MSG Permit Keeps Riders Stuck in Penn Basement
The City Council’s five-year permit extension delayed Madison Square Garden's request to stay “in perpetuity" — but was still too generous to James Dolan.
September 11, 2023
Opinion: City Council Should Make Free-Riding MSG Pay Fair Share
In order to best renovate Penn Station, the City Council should ask for much more from Jim Dolan and Co.
August 25, 2023
Op-Ed: Seasonal-Only Outdoor Dining Law Doesn’t Work for the Industry
A bar owner tells Mayor Adams that outdoor dining must be a year-round affair.
August 16, 2023
‘Not a Bike-Friendly City:’ Cyclist Deaths Are Surging This Year in NYC
At least 20 people have died biking in New York City so far this year — the deadliest first seven months of the year on record.
August 7, 2023
Friday’s Headlines: City Council Legislation Edition
Two important bills passed the City Council on Thursday. You can read about both in Streetsblog.
August 4, 2023
OPINION: A Cycling ‘Current Conditions’ Report Will Keep Biking New Yorkers Safe and Informed
Cyclists deserve the same attention and information already given to the city's drivers and transit riders in the form of notifications, updates, and well-marked detours.
August 3, 2023
In-Car Tech Would Force NYC’s Worst Drivers to Slow Down Under New Proposal
"We are going to literally force you to slow down," said state Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn).
August 2, 2023
Analysis: Council Transportation Committee Spinning Its Wheels
Members of the committee have put forth 113 bills. Only five have passed.
July 12, 2023
BREAKING: There’s a New Lawsuit to End Outdoor Dining
The pandemic is over, so should outdoor dining end, too?
July 6, 2023