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Tuesday’s Headlines: Other Than That, How Was the Play, Ms. Khan?
The best story of the day was former DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan's delicate shiv of an op-ed in Gothamist. Plus all the other news.
July 28, 2020
ANOTHER RETREAT: De Blasio Fails to Rein in Recklessly Driving Police Officers
In the end, de Blasio defined police deviancy down.
July 27, 2020
A Local Initiative is Cooling Off Streets in Red Hook
Pop-up infrastructure shades under-served area near NYCHA housing.
July 26, 2020
Pressure Grows on Mayor to Give Streets to Schools for Outdoor Classes
“Families, teachers, school staff and many others are deeply concerned about the safety of sending students back to indoor school in the fall," said Brad Lander.
July 24, 2020
UPDATED: DECISION 2020: Absentee Ballots Yield Tide of Fresh-Faced Progressives
Plenty of friends of safe streets in a new crop of winners.
July 23, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines: Just the News Today Edition
Just a few headlines to get you going today. Check back later for more.
July 23, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Flatbush Avenue’s Dangerous Sidewalk Bike Lane
A pitted, hazard-strewn path forces cyclists to cross four highway on/off ramps without so much as a "yield" sign.
July 23, 2020
Opinion: Mayor de Blasio Must Stay Course on Flushing Busway
A proposed busway on car-choked Main Street is drawing opposition from business owners. But it would help transit riders, pedestrians and — ultimately — merchants.
July 22, 2020
HOT TOWN: ‘Cool Streets’ Program Marred By Grave Danger — Cars
The city's “Cool Streets” program — which launched Monday with just 16 blocks as car-free play streets with open fire hydrants for kids — is functionally useless.
July 20, 2020
