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Hunger strikers (from left) Amy Cohen, Lizi Rahman, Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio continue their battle to get the state Assembly to pass Sammy's Law. Photo: Families for Safe Streets

Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law

By Julianne Cuba | Jun 7, 2023 | No Comments

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 DOT is hoping that moving Fordham Road's bus lane off the curb will mean fewer scenes like this BX9 caught in traffic. Photo: Dave Colon

DOT Nixes Fordham Road Busway Due To ‘Community Concerns’

By Dave Colon | Jun 7, 2023 | No Comments

Fordham Road won't be getting a proposed busway after the Department of Transportation bowed to "community concerns" and opted for the potential changes to the corridor with the least benefit for bus riders.

See no evil: A BX9 bus gets boxed out of the bus lane on Fordham road. Photo: Dave Colon

Bronx Business Leaders and Local Institutions Want to Halt Bus Fixes on Fordham Rd

By Dave Colon | May 30, 2023 | No Comments

Well-connected Bronx businesses don't want Mayor Adams to improve bus service.

Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez at a rally to support Sammy's Law last month. Photo: Transportation Alternatives

Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘Sammy’s Law’ Momentum in Albany Edition

By David Meyer | May 24, 2023 | No Comments

The effort to allow New York City to set speed limits below 25 miles per hour has a new backer. Plus other news.

Cyclists wait to make the transition from the east. side of Bedford Avenue to the west side of the block. Photo: Dave Colon

Cycling Advocates To DOT: Great Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Plan, Here’s How To Make It Better

By Dave Colon | May 24, 2023 | No Comments

Cycling advocates in Brooklyn gave the Department of Transportation high marks for its proposed protected bike lane upgrade on Bedford Avenue, but said there's a couple of tweaks that can turn it from good to great.

Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers (D-Queens) talking to Speaker Adrienne Adams. Photo: Credit John McCarten/NYC Council Media Unit

Council Transportation Chair Signs Onto ‘Sammy’s Law’ Resolution

By Julianne Cuba | May 17, 2023 | No Comments

Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers on Wednesday added her name to the list of pols backing the resolution for a so-called home rule message that’s required before the bill can pass in Albany.

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