Election Day
Don’t forget to vote today.
Polls in New York City are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Visit the New York City Board of Elections Poll Site Locator to find out where to vote.
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City Council Says “Yes” to Car-Free Bus Lanes. Now It’s Up to Albany.
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State Assembly Transportation Committee to Decide Today Whether Bill Will Receive Floor Vote On Thursday, the New York City Council voted 40-7 to approve a home rule message enabling state lawmakers to enact bus lane enforcement legislation. The bill would permit the use of bus-mounted cameras to deter cars from using bus-only lanes. It now […]
The Congestion Pricing Timeline
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This Week: Vote for Mayor, City Council, Borough Prez, DAs, and More
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City Council Passes New Pedicab Regulations
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Reported in the New York Times: Chad Marlow, who represents the New York City Pedicab Owners Association, said the association agrees with much of the legislation, but plans to file a lawsuit challenging some elements of it. He said it believes that the Council was within its rights to impose a cap as the city […]
Quinn and Vacca Urge City Council Support for Bus Cameras
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New York City’s plans for dedicated bus lanes, as proposed for the Nostrand Avenue corridor in Brooklyn, depend on Albany’s willingness to allow camera enforcement. Image: NYCDOT City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and transportation committee chair Jimmy Vacca gave better service for New York City bus riders a boost yesterday, speaking in favor of bus […]