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America’s Most Toxic Car Ads: #GirlBoss Edition
We've seen a whole lot of toxic masculinity during this contest...but this one's for the #Ladies.
September 30, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: Lost Keys Edition
We know our editor is losing it, but on Monday, he lost his keys. Anyone see them? Plus yesterday's real news.
September 28, 2021
No Charges Against Distracted Motorist Who Killed Former Jet Coach Greg Knapp
The local District Attorney's statement mentions distracted driving, but says it doesn't qualify as criminal negligence?
September 28, 2021
Mayor Issues ‘Gridlock Alert’ Days, But Driving Continues Unabated Because of Poor Policies: Advocates
Car drivers are basically ignoring the city's “Gridlock Alert” days for the UN General Assembly this week, and the mayor had nothing to say.
September 23, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: The Legacy of Vision Zero Edition
The mayor gleefully crushed illegal dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles in Staten Island yesterday — after discussing the legacy of Vision Zero. Plus all the other news.
September 17, 2021
Who Failed Baby Apolline? Literally Everyone in Multiple Agencies in All Three Branches of Government
Failure has many fathers.
September 14, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: Welcome Back Edition
Public school kids return to in-person school today, but COVID is only one of their fears. The real fright is just getting to the classroom at all. Plus other news.
September 13, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines: Save the Children (But Not Just For One Week!) Edition
"Expanded traffic enforcement, with a special focus on violations that endanger child pedestrians" will begin next week. Plus all the other news.
September 9, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines: Total Washout Edition
Rain basically scuttled all our plans for hitting the streets yesterday afternoon into today, but we'll be back later with some shoe-leather reporting and saddle sores. Until then, here's the news from yesterday:
September 2, 2021
REST IN PEACE, SARAH: Dangerous Williamsburg Intersection Gets Overdue Fix
It's a safety fix that one victim's family says should have come sooner.
September 2, 2021
