Friday’s Headlines: ‘Mr. Barkan Goes to Washington’ Edition
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A noted writer (and putative urbanist) takes a pass on taking Amtrak to D.C. Plus other real news on April Fool's Day.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Government Organizations
KOMANOFF: A New York Gas-Tax Holiday Will Enrich Those Who Least Need It
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Rich families will benefit nearly six times as much as the poorest. So why are Democrats for it?
CYCLE OF RAGE: New York City’s ‘Car-Free Earth Day’ is a Sad Joke
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Once again, we learn that our elected officials can't be bothered to even do the least they could do.
Thursday’s Headlines: Defend Open Streets Edition
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The Department of Transportation wants your feedback on the car-light roadway between Fort Greene Park and the Pratt Institute in Clinton Hill. Plus other news.
Report: 88 Percent of Drivers Arrested for Not Having a License Last Year Were People of Color
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And every single person arrested for "loitering" last year was Black. "It’s called serving the public," says NYPD spokesman John Miller.
MTA Boss ‘Rethinking’ Timing of Long-Awaited All-Door Bus Boarding
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"We might be waiting years for all-door boarding," one advocate said.