Eve Kessler
Email Eve Kessler at eve@streetsblog.org
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Thursday’s Headlines: A Bridge Too Far Edition
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For reasons we have yet to fathom, the New York Times takes great pains in virtually every local transportation story to highlight the grievances of New York City drivers. Given the many layers of editors at the Gray Lady, this concerted pro-car thrust cannot be an accident; by now, it must be acknowledged as an […]
BREAKING: City Doubles Temporary Protected Bike Lanes in Response to COVID
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The mayor adds nine miles in Manhattan and Queens as part of the "Open Streets" program.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Alternate Side of Reality Edition
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Mayor de Blasio sees 'justice' in changing the alternate-side parking rules.
It’s Official: NYPD Just Stole Streets by Station Houses
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Trottenberg cops to the fact that security agency stole the public right of way — but neither she nor the mayor offer any remedy.
Decision 2020: Two Challengers Seek to Defeat Rep. Grace Meng in Flushing
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Sandra Choi and Mel Gagarin seek to knock off the incumbent in a district that is a home to highways and traffic fatalities.
BUSTED! ‘Eyewitness News’ Driver Breaks Law in ABC7-TV Truck
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My nuisance-neighbor newsman uses company billboard to block hydrant, pollute air in the Bronx. So what does corporate say?
StreetsPAC Endorses Six Challengers in June 23 Primary
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Sets sights on unseating Savino, DenDekker, Nolan, Lentol, Ortiz and Arroyo in local races.
Decision 2020: Who Should Represent the South Bronx in Congress?
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Streetsblog asked the leading contenders to weigh in on the Bronx's pressing transportation issues. Here is what they said.
DOT Puts Up $10M To Retire Old Diesel Trucks
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Money from the Volkswagen settlement will target fleets operating in "environmental-justice communities."
ANALYSIS: Growing SUV Carnage Shows Need for Tougher Policies
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Rising crash injuries and basically flat traffic deaths point to the shortcomings of Vision Zero. And data from Crashmapper shows the dangers of SUVs.
Port Authority’s Bloated Payroll Grew $150 Million Last Year: Report
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The agency ought to pare ranks before it "gets a dime of federal bailout money," a watchdog says.
IT’S ALIVE! Cuomo Asking Trump for Bailout of LaGuardia AirTrain (And His Own Ego)
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The governor seeks money for the unloved project as part of a coronavirus-stimulus infrastructure package.