NIMBY attorney Arthur Schwartz addresses reporters at a solo press conference he called to protest a TransAlt action planned in front of his home. Schwartz, who is suing to stop the !4th Street Busway, accused TransAlt of “thuggish” tactics. Photo: Eve Kessler
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Thursday’s Headlines: Don’t Look Up Edition
By Streetsblog Editorial Board |
The big and only story yesterday was the end-of-days feel that blanketed the city all day. Plus, someone has to defend Sarah Meyer!
MAP QUEST: See Exactly Why Sammy’s Law Would Be So Crucial for the Boroughs (And Carl Heastie Himself)
By Patrick Spauster |
Ironically, one of the most dangerous roadways — East Gun Hill Road — is in the district of the Assembly Speaker who reportedly opposes Sammy's Law.
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law
By Julianne Cuba |
Gov. Hochul expressed her sympathy for the mothers who are holding a hunger strike to protest the Assembly’s inaction on Sammy’s Law — but she declined to condemn Carl Heastie for not bringing the bill to the floor.
The Fires This Time: There is No Plan to Limit Driving During Health Emergencies Like This One
By Gersh Kuntzman |
City officials admitted on Wednesday that they have no plan to deal with pollution like the city is experiencing today — not even an emergency health protocol to require mandatory carpooling.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Smoke Everywhere Edition
By David Meyer |
Our bike rides into work Tuesday were beset by smoke blown in from Canadian wildfires, and the forecasters say we're in for a similarly ashen commute on Wednesday. Plus other news.
Queensboro Bridge Bike Numbers Soaring as DOT Stalls Separate Walking Path
By Kevin Duggan |
If you don’t build it, they’ll still come.