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Thursday’s Headlines: Car-Free Costa Edition
The Queens borough president candidate says he won't take a city-provided car and driver. Plus other news.
February 13, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: Yang for Mayor Edition
But until the 2021 Race for Gracie begins in earnest, let's just stick to yesterday's headlines.
February 12, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: You Want to be a Council Member Edition?
Mayor de Blasio set the special election for April 28 to pick someone to replace Council Member Rafael Espinal, who resigned. Plus the other news from a slow day.
January 29, 2020
StreetsPac: Vote for Tiffany Cabán for Queens DA
Tiffany Cabán, who has vowed to shake up the Queens district attorney's office if elected, is the best candidate on livable streets issues and combating road violence, according to the city's street safety political action committee.
June 22, 2019
Insurgents Topple Incumbents in a Democratic Primary That Bodes Well for Congestion Pricing
If Democrats gain even a single State Senate seat in November, the political terrain for congestion pricing will look even better.
September 14, 2018
The Not-So-Great MTA Debate
Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon managed to put on the most important televised discussion of the MTA among candidates for statewide office in recent memory.
August 30, 2018
Lawyer: Marty Golden Wants to Silence Safe Streets Activists — Enough!
A State Senator with a huge war chest goes after a group of lowly activists — a battle with free speech ramifications.
August 9, 2018
This Election Season, StreetsPAC Brings the Speed Camera Fight Door-to-Door
The group is trying to make speed cameras a major campaign issue in key districts.
July 27, 2018
Will Candidates Running to Represent NYC in Albany Stand Up for Transit Riders?
Advocates unveiled a six-point policy agenda including the enactment of congestion pricing to help fund the MTA's Fast Forward plan.
July 10, 2018
Democrats Vow to Fight for Cheap Gas
Meet the party fighting for cheap gas and against global warming at the same time.
May 23, 2018
