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Happy New Year! Now, Here are Some Resolutions for the Mayor and Governor

By Dave Colon | Jan 1, 2023 | No Comments

Streetsblog asked leading voices in the livable streets movement to give some marching orders to Big Apple and Empire State decision-makers so that we can all have a more-fulfilling year in 2023. Here are the resolutions they have for the mayor, governor and our agencies.

Mayor Adams will spend $35 million to get The QueensWay park plan going. Graphic: QueensWay

Mayor Launches First Phase of QueensWay Linear Park — But What About Transit?

By Dave Colon and Gersh Kuntzman | Sep 16, 2022 | No Comments

The mayor appears to have chosen the QueensWay over the QueensLink.

FERRY INTERESTING: Mayor Adams Raises Base Fare on City’s Boats

By Dave Colon | Jul 14, 2022 | No Comments

The city will raise the base fare on the NYC Ferry system by nearly 50 percent, but in doing so, Adams said he would shore up the service and make it more equitable with reduced fares for low-income residents.

City Comptroller Bd lander gestures towards a ferry boat in lower Manhattan. Photo: Dave Colon

Comptroller Lander: Ferry System Needs Pricing that Soaks Casual Users and Protects Commuters

By Dave Colon | Jul 7, 2022 | No Comments

Now, sit right back and you'll hear a tale ... a tale of a highly subsidized ferry system that can be saved.

Photo: New York Convention and Visitors Bureau

OPINION: Here’s How the Council Will ‘Stop the Chop’ in New York

By Lincoln Restler | Jun 27, 2022 | No Comments

A council member from Brooklyn offers a common-sense bill to curtail helicopter havoc.

The No. 7 train. As loud car drivers complain about congestion pricing, the MTA's subway brings economic benefits to everyone. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Council Candidate: Hells Kitchen Needs Another 7 Train Station

By Eve Kessler | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments

Erik Bottcher calls for the revival of the unbuilt station at 41st Street and Tenth Avenue.

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