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COVID Pandemic Provides Temporary Cure for NYPD Addiction to SUVs
In the fiscal year just ended, the NYPD bought fewer new vehicles — and the fewest SUVs by percentage since the agency started shifting to the bigger, bulkier, more intimidating and more dangerous assault cars during the 2010s.
July 13, 2020
SEE IT! Here’s a Doomsday Subway Map if Trump Tells MTA To ‘Drop Dead’
Ever seen a subway map with no subway lines on it? Get ready, New York.
July 8, 2020
Op-Ed: ‘Open Streets’ Isn’t Working for All of the People
The program is flawed and structurally racist in its implementation.
July 7, 2020
Monday’s Headlines: Sounds and Fury Edition
The night was filled with explosions, but the daytime hours were filled with leisurely dining options. That and all the other stories from the weekend, just one click away.
July 6, 2020
Op-Ed: The Dangers of Privatizing Public Space
As the city opens streets for restaurants, we must ensure that businesses' interests do not crowd out public needs.
July 5, 2020
Mayor Creates 22 ‘Piazzas’ For Outdoor Dining (Like Europe Has Been Doing for Decades)
Mayor de Blasio announced that restaurants will be allowed to operate in the roadway of 22 streets starting this weekend.
July 2, 2020
As Indoor Dining is Delayed, Will Mayor’s ‘Open Restaurants’ Plan Rise to the Occasion?
"Stay tuned," was all a City Hall spokesman would say when pressed by Streetsblog.
July 1, 2020
Rhinelander Avenue: Anatomy of an ‘Open Street’ Debacle
It's a victory for drivers in a community with far too little open space.
July 1, 2020
Advocates Demand 24/7 Subway for Phase 4
Rider advocates took a page out of Gov. Cuomo's book Tuesday afternoon.
July 1, 2020
Gov. Cuomo Guarantees 24/7 Subway Service Will Return (Sort Of)
The subway that is supposed to never sleep is going to wake up (most likely), according to the man in charge.
June 29, 2020
