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Friday’s Headlines: Heastie’s Excuses Edition
On Thursday, we finally heard directly from man who refused to bring "Sammy's Law" to a vote. Plus other news.
June 30, 2023
With Fed OK in Hand, Hochul Goes Full-Speed Ahead on Congestion Pricing
Drivers stuck in congestion have an "incredible alternative," the governor said — "public transportation."
June 28, 2023
Report Provides More Reasons to Rein in Supersized SUVs (As If You Needed More)
"This is a nationwide crisis, but the feds refuse to take the necessary steps to limit vehicle size and weight," Transportation Alternatives says in a new report.
June 23, 2023
Heastie Retreat: Assembly Speaker Blows Off Reporter Seeking Comment on ‘Sammy’s Law’ — Then Blames DOT
After weeks of silence amid questions of why he refused to let the popular "Sammy's Law" be voted on in the Assembly, Heastie continued his reticence about not letting NYC set its own speed limits. Later, he blamed the city DOT.
June 23, 2023
Brooklyn Electeds Demand State Embrace Park Over BQE Trench in Williamsburg
"We're calling on Gov. Hochul to be a co-applicant alongside the city for federal funding to finally deck the BQE," said Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
June 21, 2023
Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes
Assembly Member Inez Dickens said that she does not support lowering the speed limit.
June 20, 2023
Cycle of Rage Update: Speaker Heastie Has Not Put Speed Limit Bill on Next Week’s Agenda
Sammy's Law is not on the agenda for next week's legislative session in Albany, dooming the measure to allow New York City to set its own speed limits.
June 16, 2023
The Albany Report Card: A Scoundrel’s ‘F’
This year's overall legislative session was one of the worst on record from a livable streets and street safety perspective — and it's mostly due to one man.
June 13, 2023
MAP QUEST: See Exactly Why Sammy’s Law Would Be So Crucial for the Boroughs
Ironically, one of the most dangerous roadways — East Gun Hill Road — is in the district of the Assembly Speaker who reportedly opposes Sammy's Law.
June 8, 2023
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law
The governor expressed sympathy for the mothers who are holding a hunger strike to protest the Assembly’s inaction on Sammy’s Law — but she declined to condemn the body's leader, Speaker Carl Heastie.
June 7, 2023
