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Meet Public Advocate Jumaane Williams — Lots of Potential on Street Safety
City Council Member Jumaane Williams was elected Public Advocate on Tuesday with roughly 33 percent of the vote in a 17-person field. Here's how he answered our candidate questionnaire earlier in the month.
February 26, 2019
The Race for Public Advocate: Ten Candidates Address Street Safety, Transit
The top candidates answered our questionnaires — so read them all here!
February 22, 2019
De Blasio’s Placard ‘Crackdown’ Is Actually More Parking Perks for Cops!
Mayor de Blasio unveils a sham placard crackdown that's not a crackdown at all.
February 21, 2019
CYCLE OF RAGE: Mayor de Blasio’s War on Delivery Cyclists is Elitist and Betrays ‘Fairest City’ Boast
Fairest city in America? Hardly, when we have a mayor who gleefully punishes the lowest-wage workers — whose jobs only exist because rich people hire them.
February 20, 2019
KOMANOFF: How to Counter the Latest Congestion Pricing Objections
Reasonable people raise objections to congestion pricing. But they can be easily addressed.
February 12, 2019
City Budget Gives Buses A Key Boost at Intersections
New York City buses are getting an extra shove across the finish line — er, intersection.
February 8, 2019
Mayor: There’s Not Enough People Biking to Warrant Dedicated Bike Lane Enforcement
Mayor de Blasio says dedicated bike lane enforcement teams aren't worth the city's limited financial and personnel resources.
January 25, 2019
Mayor to E-Bike/E-Scooter Supporters: Power Down! [Updated]
The mayor definitely doesn't like scooters and e-bikes until the state makes them legal — and even then...not so much.
January 23, 2019
![Mayor to E-Bike/E-Scooter Supporters: Power Down! [Updated]](https://staging.nyc.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/01/city-council-hearing-1-23.jpg?w=1024)
Safe Streets Advocates: Whoopi’s ‘Apology’ Just Isn’t Enough [Updated]
She needs to invite street safety advocates on "The View" to help educate her audience.
January 22, 2019
![Safe Streets Advocates: Whoopi’s ‘Apology’ Just Isn’t Enough [Updated]](https://staging.nyc.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/01/fliers-by-Melodie-Bryant.png?w=1024)
Eyes on the Street: Staten Island Express Bus is Great, But Expensive
There is a quick and pleasant way to get from Staten Island to Manhattan during the morning rush, but it comes with a high price tag.
January 22, 2019
