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State Lawmakers Propose Giving Cyclists A Voice at the Car-Loving MTA
Advocates think an advisory panel could pave the way for change.
March 8, 2021
State Senator Pushing ‘Idaho Stop’ Legalization Bill
An upstate State Senator has introduced a bill that would allow cyclists to slow-roll through stop signs and go through red lights after a quick full stop.
January 11, 2021
OPINION: To Save the Subway, Tax the Ultra-Wealthy
New York needs to make the billionaires who disproportionately benefit from government to pay their fair share, a lawmaker argues.
November 26, 2020
Brooklyn Pol: NYS Should Subsidize E-Bike Purchases to Wean Society Off Cars
Assembly Member Bobby Carroll wants the state to expand its electric car subsidy program to include electric bikes.
September 18, 2020
OPINION: Anti-Racism Ads Can’t Hide the Ugly Reality Behind Uber
The company denies protections to its low-income, Black and brown drivers — says a candidate who drove for it. Here's why Albany must rein it in.
September 16, 2020
Car Guy Cuomo Targets Jerks who Deface License Plates to Avoid Tolls
Gov. Cuomo's focus on fare beating is finally going to start applying to drivers.
February 5, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘You Know How Women Drive’ Edition
Assembly Member Brian Kolb got drunk, drove, then blamed his wife. At least according to court papers. That, plus all the other headlines from a busy Tuesday.
January 8, 2020
Queens Pol to NYPD: Stop Cracking Down on Delivery Workers While Albany Deals with Cuomo E-Bike Veto
Council Member Costa Constantinides tells NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea to cool it while state lawmakers get their e-bike legalization bill passed.
January 3, 2020
BREAKING: Cuomo Vetoes Overwhelmingly Popular Bill to Legalize E-Bikes
A terrible blow to workers who are frequently targeted by NYPD officers.
December 26, 2019
Pols Offer New Law to Hold Reckless Drivers Accountable
The days of "It was just an accident!" may soon be over.
October 30, 2019
