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City Reverses Course and Bans More Idling Near Schools and Parks
The one-minute idling rule for vehicles near schools and parks will apply to vehicles parked next to, across from or on the same block, DEP said.
August 27, 2024
Skeptics Question City Plan to Allow E-Bike Charging Stations on the Sidewalk
A new rule proposed by the city would allow building owners to put e-bike battery charging hubs on the sidewalk, but why not in the roadway?
August 27, 2024
‘Gridlock Sam’: MTA Has a Cheap, Cop-Free Way to Make Platforms Safer
Installing metal barriers, with gaps for subway car doors, could be accomplished at hundreds of stations for the same cost as expensive platform screen doors.
August 27, 2024
Anatomy of a Debacle: How Adams Put Safety Last on McGuinness Blvd.
An Adams administration saga of failure comes to a close.
August 26, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: Relaxation and Anger Edition
A story about a bus ride to the country. Plus other news.
August 26, 2024
State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing
If the state legislature wanted to give Gov. Hochul power to "pause" congestion pricing, they would have written it into the law, a group of current and former state lawmakers said.
August 23, 2024
New Protected Bike Lanes Will Connect to Ridgewood Reservoir
Getting to Highland Park will no longer be a dangerous nightmare.
August 23, 2024
Brian Ketcham, Automotive Engineer Who Subverted Car Culture, 85
New York has lost a giant: A fighter against pollution, for justice and for congestion pricing.
August 22, 2024
‘Completely Unreliable’: Full Citi Bike Docks Cut Off Red Hook Even More
Unreliable Citi Bike service is another obstacle to get to and from the waterfront enclave.
August 22, 2024
Mayor Adams Waters Down Remaining McGuinness Blvd. Redesign
The mayor's latest pivot puts the death knell in a multi-year backtrack on street safety.
August 20, 2024
