Christopher Marte
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‘Pedestrianize’ the Financial District, Lower Manhattan Council Member Says
Downtown Council Member Chris Marte says the city refuses to launch a $500K downtown pedestrianization study funded by his predecessor.
August 29, 2025
League of What Now? ‘Conservation’ Group’s Endorsement Criteria Are Bizarre
How could a venerable environmental group endorse a candidate who was a "no" on City of Yes and lukewarm on congestion pricing?
April 28, 2025
Chinatown Pols Renew Push for Cars on Park Row, But Residents Say No
Politicians say getting cars back on Park Row is their top priority — but locals don't want that.
March 13, 2025
Community Boards, Lawmakers Flex Regained Powers to Stall Outdoor Dining
It's a long and winding road just to set up some tables and chairs.
March 6, 2025
Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings
More parking in parks, but in a good way!
February 29, 2024
Mayor Adams Admits He Was Going to Just Reopen Park Row to Cars Without Any Discussion
That explains why the city almost reopened Park Row to god-awful cars.
August 17, 2023
Chinatown Pol, Business Leaders Want Cars Back on Park Row — And May Prevail
The NYPD set up flashing screens on Friday alerting residents that Park Row — which has been inaccessible to thru car traffic since the massive security escalation in Lower Manhattan after 9/11 — would once again become a shortcut for drivers, though by later in the day, City Hall said the cops had made a mistake.
April 3, 2023
UNDER FURTHER REVIEW: DOT To Study Canal Street For Bike and Pedestrian Improvements This Year
The eight-month analysis will mark yet another study of the corridor — and the area's council member urged the Adams administration to actually get stuff done this time.
January 19, 2023
