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OPINION: Anti-Racism Ads Can’t Hide the Ugly Reality Behind Uber
The company denies protections to its low-income, Black and brown drivers — says a candidate who drove for it. Here's why Albany must rein it in.
September 16, 2020
‘Progressive’ Manhattanites Push For Cop Crackdown On E-Bike Riders (Again)
Self-styled progressives in Manhattan are again calling in the cops to crack down on people they don't like.
September 16, 2020
How Cop ‘Courtesy Cards’ Keep Dangerous Drivers on the Roads
NYC PBA and its ilk feed traffic violence across the nation with a corrupt perk.
September 4, 2020
OPINION: Show Us the Money for School Streets, Mr. Mayor
Without dedicated funding, the "outdoor learning" program will only promote inequality among schools.
August 28, 2020
OPINION: Rich Nabes Get More City Programs, While Poor Areas Struggle for Basic Transit
Restaurant streets have sprouted apace. Bus lanes? Not so much.
August 27, 2020
PHASE POOR: Empty Tour Buses Polluting City Neighborhoods with No Benefit
The wheels on the bus go cough cough cough.
August 24, 2020
OPINION: The Industry City Rezoning Is Bad for Brooklyn
'It’s a stunning example of the economic exploitation and segregation that characterize gentrifying New York,' argues Assembly candidate Marcela Mitaynes.
August 21, 2020
Opinion: Why is This Tiny E-Vehicle Illegal?
A newfangled device points up flaws in the VTL that can lead to over-policing and harassment.
August 13, 2020
Manhattan Board Ask DOT To Cancel Rule Hampering Curb Extensions
It's the latest sally in the war to reclaim streets from cars, promote equity, and stop discriminating against pedestrians.
August 12, 2020
Opinion: Why We Are Organizing a Union at TransAlt
Giving workers a seat at the table will help advance the mission of street safety.
August 7, 2020