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Democratic Party Machine Joins the Bikelash on Bedford Avenue
The Bedford Avenue protected bike lane is in danger as the mayor's allies go on the offensive. The very offensive.
May 28, 2025
Billionaire Mets Owner Gets His Casino Land — Will Flushing Get Its ‘Skypark’?
The state Senate is OK with the Citi Field parking lot becoming a casino, but Mets owner Steve Cohen is now on the hook to build a park to replace it.
May 28, 2025
Live from New York (State), It’s Wednesday Night!
Hallelujah, congestion pricing now getting big laughs in Albany.
May 23, 2025
Assembly Member Ditches Her Car — and Discovers The Good Side of Albany
"I love Albany now," says the Greenpoint lawmaker, who ditched her car. Will others follow? Well, Gov. Hochul offered a start...
May 22, 2025
Public Demands Safer West Side Highway at Packed Workshop
Seemingly all in attendance agreed that the existing bike and pedestrian path isn't cutting it and ought to be expanded.
May 22, 2025
‘The Biggest Complaint’? The Real Stories Behind NYPD Commissioner Tisch’s Bike Crackdown
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has said cops are only targeting reckless e-bike use in six offenses along 14 key corridors. This is simply not true. Here are some stories from the front lines.
May 22, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines: Car-First Fifth Avenue Edition
The city's much-compromised redesign of Fifth Avenue is going to cost $550 million for some reason. Plus more news.
May 22, 2025
‘Cart Before Horse’: Upper West Siders Demand NYPD Halt Bike Crackdown
Here's a different kind of community feedback for Commissioner Tisch.
May 21, 2025
Why Did Secretary Duffy Decimate University Transportation Centers?
University Transportation Centers are "where innovation happens." Earlier this month, though, the Trump administration took a sledgehammer to their budgets.
May 20, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines: Share the Love Edition
Citi Bike's workers are backing Brad Lander for mayor while their bosses at Lyft chip in on Andrew Cuomo's PAC. Plus more news.
May 20, 2025
