Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Reps. Torres, AOC Join to Oppose Hochul Effort to Widen Cross Bronx Expressway
The Bronx House reps told the governor that her plan to build a pair of hulking, highway-sized roads next to the existing scar is "doubling down on Robert Moses."
November 18, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Let’s Go Mets Edition
So many worries: How is Jake's arm? Will Marte's finger ever heal? Can Manny Machado be stopped? What is an oblique anyway? Plus other news, including AOC celebrating the work of Streetsblog!
October 7, 2022
OPINION: Progressives Should Look To Outlaw Parking Minimums
AOC is insisting that her endorsees commit to ending single-family zoning. She should require them to discourage car use, too.
January 19, 2022
AOC’s Council Endorsements Raise Questions About Her Commitment to Livable Streets
One thing you know about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Safe streets and transit equity just aren't her top priority.
June 6, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: Politicians Will Always Break Your Heart Edition
Never underestimate the power that politicians have to betray you — then stomp on your still-beating heart right in front of you. Car-owning and recklessly driving AOC is the latest. Plus all the other news.
November 13, 2020
AOC to FAA: Not Good Enough on LaGuardia AirTrain
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez isn’t buying the Federal Aviation Administration’s rationale for discarding alternatives to the LaGuardia AirTrain.
February 19, 2020
Council Has Put Off Hearing on ‘Backwards’ LaGuardia AirTrain: Sources
“There is a lack of transparency here," said one lawmaker.
February 5, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines: Pigs are Aloft Edition
The city's two tabloids finally agree on something: Streetsblog (and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) was right about the LGA AirTrain. Plus the rest of the day's news.
January 16, 2020
AOC to FAA: No on LGA AirTrain
The Congress member wrote to the FAA blasting the lack of transparency around project, which would reside in her district.
January 13, 2020
Federal Bill Seeks to Prioritize Pedestrians (Albeit A Tiny Bit More)
A new federal bill would mandate that 5 percent of all federal highway funds be diverted to "Complete Streets" to hopefully stem the blood tide of pedestrian deaths in this country.
July 11, 2019
