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The Trump administration can fume all it wants, but New York’s legal defense of congestion pricing has held firm yet again. Catch up on this and more of the week’s news.

  • ‘Big Brother’ At U.S. DOT: Bike Lanes Aren’t Just ‘DEI,’ They’re Also Unsafe
    by The Editorial Team
    July 17, 2026
    Taking a page from George Orwell, the government is now saying that bike lanes are unsafe and speed cameras are not proven to reduce crashes. In other words, freedom is slavery.
  • Friday Headlines: Can You PanHandle This Edition
    by Austin C. Jefferson
    July 17, 2026
    DOT nudges a sign away, and other news.
  • Ithaca Eyes A New Zoning Map That Keeps Its Character
    by Austin C. Jefferson
    July 17, 2026
    The mayor wants to double down on the best parts of life in Ithaca.
  • Thursday Headlines: Hold Your Breath Edition
    by Austin C. Jefferson
    July 16, 2026
    The sky is terrifying, and other news.
  • Wednesday Headlines: RTS Says Less Less Less Edition
    by Austin C. Jefferson
    July 15, 2026
    On demand mass transit service in Rochester is taking a hit. And more news.
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