New York City
Opinion
How to make NYC safe from cars
New York City is in the midst of a battle for its roads, and only by building new infrastructure and shifting the logic of our transportation planning will New York City be made truly safe for bikers and pedestrians, writes Eric Goldwyn, a research scholar at New York University’s Marron Institute.
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Politics
Is the MTA due for a restructuring?
The experts weigh in on new plans to shake up the embattled Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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Personality
Matt Taibbi on how NYC killed Eric Garner
Biographer Matt Taibbi on how NYPD rules and gentrification led to tragedy.
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Politics
Is Chris Collins running for Congress again?
You probably haven’t heard the last of the Trump-loving congressman.
New York City
Policy
Media turns Garner fury on de Blasio and O’Neill
Five takes on the federal decision not to press civil rights charges.
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Policy
Citi Bike to double its New York City presence
Queens will be the first borough to see more stations.
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Politics
Poll: Does the MTA need to be restructured?
A new report has grand plans to slim down the troubled transit authority.
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Politics
The major 2021 mayoral contenders
What you need to know about the likely candidates for New York City’s 2021 mayoral race.
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Policy
Ride-hail growth slows under new regulations
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a permanent extension of the FHV cap and new limits.
New York City
Policy
Inadequate traffic enforcement is undermining Vision Zero
After years of decline, New York City’s traffic deaths have ticked upwards so far this year and bicycle advocates point to misplaced priorities in the NYPD’s traffic enforcement as a leading culprit.
New York City
Opinion
Do aspiring politicians still need to pay their dues?
Previously, aspiring politicians started at the bottom, paid their dues and waited to be tapped for higher office — now, incumbents are refusing to wait in line.
New York City
Personality
Scott Stringer, millennial for mayor
New York City comptroller Scott Stringer wants you to know he’s woke AF.
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Politics
Reminder: Puerto Rico is not a country
The small Caribbean island is a United States territory (technically an “unincorporated territory”) and has been since 1898, after the U.S. claimed victory in the Spanish-American War.
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Policy
After blackout, can Cuomo kick Con Edison out?
Following Manhattan’s brief power outage over the weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared that if Con Edison “can be replaced.” Here’s what removing Con Ed from New York would entail.
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Politics
The Queens DA recount by the numbers
The recount has begun in the Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, in New York’s own version of Bush v. Gore. Here are some of the other numbers that go into determining the race.
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Politics