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Monday’s Headlines: Hochul’s No Political Veteran Edition
Yes, it's Veteran's Day, but we really wanted to give you a daily headlines roundup because of all the news that broke over the weekend.
November 11, 2024
Analysis: Hochul’s $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won’t Reduce Traffic as Much
A $9 could raise enough money for the MTA and save face for Kathy Hochul, but it would not reduce traffic nearly enough.
November 8, 2024
Want Parking? Kiss Goodbye Half of the Projected Housing in ‘City Of Yes’
Analysis: Modifications the mayor's City of Yes housing plan will result in less housing, experts say.
November 7, 2024
NO URGENCY: With the Clock Ticking, Hochul Twiddles Thumbs on Congestion Pricing
Gov. Hochul is showing no urgency to "un-pause" congestion pricing before Donald Trump takes charge of the federal government.
November 7, 2024
Q&A: On the Front Lines of America’s ‘Long War to Take Back Streets’
Streetsblog chats with author Nicole Gelinas, whose new book, "Movement," is a deep dive into all the ways our cities have been destroyed by cars.
November 6, 2024
Tech Could Speed Up City Transportation Projects: Report
Current technology could shorten reviews from months to a few hours, one expert said.
November 6, 2024
Opinion: Clean Trucks Will Save Lives — If Gov. Hochul Stays the Course
With each truck that rumbles through our communities, families are exposed to unsafe levels of diesel soot and tailpipe pollution.
November 6, 2024
Reining in Deliverista Distances is the Key to Safety
A mileage fee on food deliveries can serve workers as well as the society of which they’re a part. What are we waiting for?
November 5, 2024
DECISION ’24: The Next President Needs a Vision for America’s Transportation Future
No matter who wins the White House, advocates are ready to push for the transportation system we all deserve — starting with these nine principles.
November 5, 2024
Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City
Another wave of New York City's beloved roadside dining structures is making way for parked cars after a key city deadline passed on Friday.
November 4, 2024
