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Wednesday’s Headlines: Woe v. Rage Edition
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Some were angry. Some were sad. All were worried.
Tuesday’s Headlines: God Save the NY Times Edition
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When it comes to coverage of transportation issues in the city that bears its name, the New York Times is just an infuriating mess. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: Garbage Humor Edition
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Our friends at Transportation Alternatives are equally obsessed with what we've been calling "New York's 5 o'clock shadow": the mounds of big black plastic garbage bags that cover the sidewalk. Plus other news.
Meet the Shiny New Electric Citi Bike (We Did!)
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It may not quite be double the fun, but the new generation of Citi Bike electric bikes has a battery that can at least double the range.
Friday’s Headlines: Streetsblog Gets Action Edition
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We finally got the NYPD to remove a long-abandoned neighborhood eyesore in Flatbush. Plus all the other news from yesterday.
Thursday’s Headlines: Let’s Get to It Edition
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We got roped into covering a two-hour community board meeting in Queens (and writing it up!) last night, so we're going to get right to the day's news summary.
Wednesday’s Headlines: We FOIL Stuff, Too Edition
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Following up on a fellow reporter's scoop, we have more news about defaced plates. Plus all the other news from yesterday.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Illegal Parking is Entry Level Corruption Edition
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One look back at a great story that the Daily News wasted on a Saturday. Plus all of the news from yesterday.
THE BRAKE: Should Cities Train Their Own Transportation Advocates?
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On this week's podcast, we explore why it's so hard to get a new crosswalk — for both the citizen and the transportation professional at the other end of the request.
Monday’s Headlines: You Call That a ‘Car-Free Earth Day’ Edition
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The city's "Car-Free Earth Day" event on Saturday was a paltry substitute for what this city needs. Plus all the other news you need to start your day.
City Announces New Open Streets Coming This Summer
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An underfunded program will gain 21 new locations. Cue the volunteers!
Friday’s Headlines: Farhad Manjoo for NYT Editor Edition
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NY Times writer Farhad Manjoo hit an Alonsoan blast with his latest column. Plus the other news of the day.