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Friday’s Headlines: Carlina, We Hardly Knew Ye Edition
A Downtown Council member with a great legacy resigns. Plus other news.
August 15, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines: Veto Oh No Edition
Mayor Adams has gone so far to the right in his quest to retain his office that he's not even listening to his own damn self. Plus other news.
August 14, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines: Ostrich Parent Edition
Bradley Tusk and Randy Mastro team up to distract people from the much-harder effort of making streets safe. Plus other news.
August 13, 2025
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit
The Queens crash is another reminder that speed kills — and that the city has the power to lower its speed limit.
August 12, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines: Badge Idea Edition
President Trump took over policing in one of America's most important cities yesterday. Plus other news.
August 12, 2025
The MTA Will Untangle a Notorious Subway Snarl in Brooklyn, But First It Must Decide How
"We want to make sure we have the most cost-effective scope for the Sixth and 63rd project," said one MTA official.
August 11, 2025
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition
Summer Streets is bigger than before — but not big enough. Plus more news.
August 11, 2025
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition
DOT will lower the speed limit on the Manhattan Bridge lanes that feed onto Canal Street. Plus more news.
August 8, 2025
Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Morgan Avenue, renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.
August 7, 2025
Waste of Time: Full-Salaried NYPD Cops Now Needed to Enforce the Unprotected Bedford Avenue Bike Lane
Streets that are properly designed — with bike lanes that can't be blocked or narrower lanes in which drivers can't speed — don't need squads of cops to hand out tickets.
August 7, 2025