Workers, City Coffers Will Lose Out if Council Ditches Year-Round Street Dining, Experts Say
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Yet the Council has not analyzed the economic harm that its bill could cause to one of New York's signature industries.
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Wednesday’s Headlines: Shoveling Off to Work Edition
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The storm left a scant dusting over most of the city and will likely be long gone by the time you read this, so let's get to the real news.
Opinion: New York City Streets Should Themselves Be Illegal!
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New York City policies promise us safer streets, but drivers kill hundreds of people every year, including themselves. The city is giving us the opposite of the safety (not to mention the decarbonization) it promises. So let's make some streets illegal.
The Brake Podcast: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Roadside Noise Cameras
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Across America, a shocking number of drivers are illegally hacking their cars to be as loud as possible — and evidence is mounting that the phenomenon has a huge impact on public health. But what can cities do about it?
Report: Pedestrian Death Rate Increased 9x Faster Than Population During COVID
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Pedestrian deaths are continuing to skyrocket as the pandemic drags on, with the death rate for walkers eclipsing the rate of population growth.
Eyes on the Street: The First (And Only?) Snow Report of the Year
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Bottom line: The Departments of Sanitation and Transportation did a pretty good job this morning, but painted bike lanes present an ongoing concern.