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Monday’s Headlines: The Problem with Bill de Blasio Editon
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Tonight at City College, the city finally starts the agonizingly long process of expanding Citi Bike. Why is it taking so long? Blame the mayor. That, plus other news.
A Round and a Roundy: Our Monday Editorial Cartoon
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Our editorial cartoonist Bill Roundy mocks Sleepy de Blasio's signature brush-off.
Thursday’s Headlines: All Fed Up and No Place to Go Edition
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The latest screed against Mayor de Blasio's faltering Vision Zero — plus the rest of the day's headlines.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Doug Gordon’s Tactical Urbanism Edition
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Doug Gordon finally comes clean about his cool, life-saving bit of tactical urbanism. Plus all the other news from yesterday (including a gentle jibe at the Times's car-loving Metropolitan Diary!).
Tuesday’s Headlines: Fatti Alternativi Del Governatore Cuomo Edition
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Confronted by the facts, Gov. Cuomo switched to Italian to demean reporters and their work. Plus other news from a quiet city holiday.
Corey Johnson for Mayor: Will He ‘Break’ or Merely ‘Bend’ the Car Culture?
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If politicians truly "campaign in poetry, but govern in prose," the Council speaker has shifted from iambic pentameter a bit early.
Monday’s Headlines: We’re Having a Party Edition
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We're having our annual fundraiser on Nov. 7. So get a ticket now. And also enjoy today's headlines.
Friday’s Headlines: More Vision Zero Cities Conference Fun Edition
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There will be more livable streets fun today — but first, here's the roundup from yesterday (including some face time with Corey Johnson, pictured).
Thursday’s Headlines: Vision Zero Cities Edition
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We'll be at the Transportation Alternatives' Vision Zero Cities conference all day today — so let's start the day with some news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Day of Atonement Edition
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Today is the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur when even the non-faithful take a moment to take stock. We all have sins for which to atone — but for now, let's focus on the media's transgressions. Oh, and Alec Baldwin's, too.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Smackdown Denied Edition
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Our editor's date with destiny (aka Arthur Schwartz) was canceled — plus news of a hero sign hacker and other headlines.
Monday’s Headlines: Belly of the Beast Edition
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Our editor will defend the transit-priority 14th Street busway on Arthur Schwartz's WBAI radio show today. Plus our other headlines.