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Unlicensed Drivers of Private Cars a Far Bigger Threat Than Tour Bus Drivers
Last week's tragic bus crash in the Bronx, which left 15 dead, has captured the attention of New York's media and political elite. Since the crash took place nine days ago, the New York Times has published no fewer than seven articles updating its readers on every detail and development.
March 21, 2011
WPIX Long Island Reporter Rob Hoell Eats Marcia Kramer’s Lunch
Here's the piece about the Prospect Park West bike lane that ran on the Channel 11 News last night.
February 17, 2011
Chuck Schumer’s Office Has No Comment on Prospect Park West
Streetsblog has contacted Senator Chuck Schumer's press office twice asking for comment on the Prospect Park West bike lane and received no reply.
February 16, 2011
Have You Seen the Latest Marcia Kramer Segment on Prospect Park West?
Hey, have you seen Marcia Kramer’s latest segment about Prospect Park West? It’s at least her third piece on a single Brooklyn bike lane in the last year. You can tell she’s had some practice -- take a look (sorry about the minivan ad you'll have to sit through first):
February 14, 2011
What Happens When Senator Chuck Schumer Doesn’t Like the New Bike Lane?
United States Senator and Prospect Park West resident Chuck Schumer opposes the two-way, protected bike path in front of his home and has spoken privately with City Council members to discuss “what they're going to do about [this and other] bike lanes,” the Post’s David Seifman reported this weekend.
February 7, 2011
Inside the Rail Worker Disability Program That Never Says “No”
Independent auditors at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) have just released the results of their lengthy investigation of the Railroad Retirement Board, the federal agency that evaluates disability claims by commuter railroad workers -- and has historically approved more than 99 percent of them.
October 9, 2009
Is “Cash for Clunkers” a Good Idea, Ever?
The New York Times today endorsed a bill from Senator Chuck Schumer, and its companion in the House, co-sponsored by Long Island Democrat Steve Israel, which would offer up to $4,000 in vouchers to drivers who give up their gas guzzlers (averaging 18 miles-per-gallon or worse) in exchange for "a new or used car that exceeds the corporate average fuel economy for vehicles in its class by 25 percent."
April 7, 2009
Schumer Proposes $6.5B More for Transit in Senate Stim Bill
Senator Chuck Schumer has unveiled an amendment to the Senate stimulus bill that would increase transit funding by $6.5 billion -- to $14.9 billion overall. This would direct $2.9 billion more to transit, in total, than the House stimulus bill that passed last week. For the wonks out there, transit funding would break down like so, if the amendment is adopted: $10.4 billion for capital grants, $2 billion for rail modifications, and $2.5 billion for new starts. From the press release issued by Schumer and Congressman Jerrold Nadler:
February 2, 2009
House Nixes Funding for Transit Service. Where Is Schumer?
Last night's news about the denial of Rep. DeFazio's amendment to fund transit operations left us wondering whether parliamentary issues were really the deciding factor. In general, it appears, the Democratic leadership is coming down hard against any add-ons to the recovery package. "There's a desire to
keep the bill at the size it is currently," said one House staffer involved in the negotiations who wished to remain anonymous. "Pelosi's office and the Appropriations Committee are resistant to
amendments that increase the size of the bill."
January 27, 2009
State Sen. Martin Connor Secretly “Supported” Pricing All Along
With state primary campaigns ramping up, Observer political reporter Azi Paybarah seems to be everywhere with his video camera. In this clip from a debate held by Democracy for New York City, he captures State Senator Martin Connor, who represents lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, in an unprompted admission of legislative cowardice.
May 21, 2008