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Tuesday’s Headlines: Fatti Alternativi Del Governatore Cuomo Edition
Confronted by the facts, Gov. Cuomo switched to Italian to demean reporters and their work. Plus other news from a quiet city holiday.
October 15, 2019
Op-Ed: New York Needs More Micro-Mobility Lanes Now
Cities are setting ambitious goals to reduce the impact of climate change. But most are hoping electric cars save the day. They won't. They're still cars.
October 14, 2019
Weak State Law Protects Unlicensed Drivers Who Kill
“It’s part of our giant blindspot for the dangers of driving," a lawyer said.
October 9, 2019
Manhattan Pol Wants To Change State Law To Hold Reckless Drivers Accountable
Substituting one word could eliminate the notion that prosecutors need to prove that a driver was aware of his or her misconduct.
October 7, 2019
WTF? Mayor Says ‘Reckless Driver’ Bill Is Not ‘Most Urgent’
The mayor said he was unfamiliar with the 15-month-old bill, even though he has been asked about it many times. Then he said other bills are more urgent.
September 23, 2019
Report Shows Why the Congestion Pricing Fee Must Be Really High
The study does not make specific pricing recommendations, but the highest tolls would provide greater benefits than lower fees.
September 17, 2019
Hasty Heastie Staff Sped Through School Zones in Speaker’s Cars
The SUVs amassed quite the nasty record of moving violations, a spokesman confirmed. Why are those charged with making New York's laws breaking them on the taxpayers' dime?
September 11, 2019
MTA Board Member: Capital Plan Vote Might Not Even Happen This Year
The board and the governor are at loggerheads. So what happens now?
September 9, 2019
City to State: ‘Distracted Pedestrians’ is Not a Thing
In fact, the opposite it true: only 0.2 percent of pedestrian fatality reports blamed "electronic distraction," according to a new city report that was quietly issued late on Friday.
September 2, 2019
Thursday’s Headlines: Let’s Ban Cars in Manhattan Edition
The must-read of the day came from CityLab, which reconceived Manhattan's grid to reduce cars, expand safe cycling and give pedestrians the dominance they deserve. That and other news by clicking the headline above.
August 29, 2019
