Monday’s Headlines: Five Boroughs, Five Slices Edition
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The Streetsblog family team did not win the five borough pizza challenge — and you can blame our editor and his cheap non-Kevlar tires! Plus all the other news.
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L’CHAIM! Southern Brooklyn Pol Gave Up His Car — So Can You, Mr. Mayor
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“I would encourage drivers to use mass transit as much as they can," said Council Member Chaim Deutsch, days after Hizzoner refused to do just that.
UWS Group Shows DOT Why a Pedestrianized Broadway Would Be Great
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Attendees relaxed, played, conversed and enjoyed the roadway — all common occurrences in cities with large pedestrianized zones, but almost completely unheard of in car-dominated New York. Is more on the way?
WTF? Mayor Says ‘Reckless Driver’ Bill Is Not ‘Most Urgent’
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The mayor said he was unfamiliar with the 15-month-old bill, even though he has been asked about it many times. Then he said other bills are more urgent.
Brooklyn Pol Offers Poor Fix After Death of 10-Year-Old Boy: Advocates
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“All bus stops should have bollards,” Council Member Chaim Deutsch said.
Op-Ed: More Residential Loading Zones Now!
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A simple measure to improve streets safety and help the majority runs afoul of selfish car owners. Will DOT prioritize the public over parkers?