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Tuesday’s Headlines: ‘Hot Impunity Summer’ Edition
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A speeding Council Member has a funny way of "owning" his 16 tickets, the MTA won't raise fares this year, and more.
Monday’s Headlines: More Municipal Hypocrisy Edition
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Yet another safe streets advocate is outed as a habitual speeder, and more weekend links.
Thursday’s Headlines: Bored of Elections Edition
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Were there shenanigans in a Queens council election — one that centered on the 34th avenue open street? Plus all the other news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: A Tale of Two Views on Subway Crime Edition
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Tuesday morning started with reports on subway crime from dueling (and respected) institutions. Plus there was a lot of other news (some of which won't please Staten Island cyclists).
A Round and a Roundy: Abbate is Tilting at Windmills
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It doesn't take much for an obscure elected official to get the Bill Roundy treatment — just sue the city for no reason and you are instantly immortalized in caricature forever. So this week, it's Peter Abbate's turn.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Adams Takes Control Edition
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The future mayor was at the White House. Meanwhile, the much-vaunted New York City press corps couldn't help but notice that the actual mayor of New York City wasn't. Plus other news (not much of it, that is!).
Monday’s Headlines: Wounded Cuomo Edition
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More coverage of presumptive mayor Eric Adams's shot across Gov. Cuomo's bow. Plus all the other news.
Meet the #BikeNYC All-Stars: Today, @LuciaDLite of The Bronx
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You know her as @LuciaDLite on Twitter, but now it's time to meet Lucia Deng of the West Bronx in the latest installment of Streetfilms' "Meet the Activist" series.
Friday’s Headlines: Drowning in Denial Edition
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The only story yesterday was the flash flooding the crippled the city ... and Eric Adams's reaction to it. Plus the other news (yes, there was some).
Wednesday’s Headlines: The Psychotic Mister Softee Man is Back Edition
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The soft-serve scoundrel who treats the Joseph Addabbo Bridge as a place to harass cyclists is back. Plus other news (including the election!).
A Round and a Roundy: When Plan A and Plan B are Unacceptable
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There's a reason our national treasure cartoonist depicts Mayor de Blasio in a sleeping cap and robe.
Tuesday’s Headlines: It’s Not Monday Edition
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OK, summer partier, we know it's the "Summer of NYC," but it's time to get back to work after all those Streetsblogtinis you downed this weekend. Let's start by getting you up to speed: