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Monday’s Headlines: We’ve Done it — Again — Edition
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We begged the Times to cover the cycling surge and, sure enough, Clifford Levy's Metro section did it! Plus all the other news (with less gloating!), including more anti-bike bias from CBS2 and Neil Young for Bernie Sanders.
Friday’s Headlines: End of Days Edition
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It's officially a state (well, more accurately, a city) of emergency. Plus all the other news.
MTA Announces Public Ownership Of Streetsblog Reporter Dave Colon’s Dating Anxiety
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Our reporter made fun of an ad for the MTA's OMNY pay system — only to have the agency reincorporate his comments into a new ad.
Thursday’s Headlines: The Cycling Surge Edition
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The time is right massive change — now — before we all go back to our bad habits once this crisis fades. Plus all the other news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Sympathy for Emma Fitzsimmons Edition
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The Times reporter did her best to get to the bottom of why crashes are up — but she was clearly stymied by the NYPD.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Mayor, It’s a Perfect Day for a Ride Edition
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Everything is being canceled, but you can rest assured that we will be here, producing clarion call journalism and fighting the forces of carnage through this entire crisis. Plus all the other news.
StreetsPAC: Vote Costa Constantinides for Queens Borough President
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Council Member Costa Constantinides is the "best choice [on] safer streets and better public transportation," according to StreetsPAC's endorsement of the Astoria lawmaker in the March 24 special election.
A Round and a Roundy: Even DEATH Doesn’t Slow Down Drivers
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This week's cartoon offers the perspective of speed demon drivers — frustrated to be delayed by the funeral processions they cause.
Monday’s Headlines: No, You’re Not Going Crazy Edition
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You're right! We didn't do headlines on Friday — so we're compensating with lots and lots of news today!
Thursday’s Headlines: Coronavirus Without End Edition
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We don't know how deadly coronavirus will be. We do know how deadly cars are. Plus all the other news.
INFILTRATED! Staten Island Anti-Camera Facebook Group Celebrates Speeders, Trump
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The Facebook group that serves as the voice of the Yellow Ribbon Vigilante Movement on Staten Island is dominated by unrepentant violent Trumpist lawbreakers.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Special Extra Hostility Edition
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This Yellow Ribbon Vigilante story is the gift that keeps on giving! Plus other news from a not-so-super Tuesday.