Tuesday’s Headlines: ‘Idol’ Threats Edition
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Yesterday, budget stories were breaking like fragile self-images at a high school dance. That plus all the other news.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Brad Lander
SHOCKER: Mayor’s Budget Does Not Include Funding for ‘Reckless Driver’ Law
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For want of just $1.6 million, a lot of reckless drivers are going to keep being reckless.
Progressives Worry ‘Open Streets’ Will Become Commercialized And Not Serve Communities in Need
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The city's attempt to create 100 miles of open-streets might end up being controlled by business groups or well-organized neighborhood groups at the expense of hard-hit, suffering communities, advocates and progressive lawmakers are warning.
A Round and a Roundy: Sleepy de Blasio’s ’15 Strikes and You’re Out’ Rule
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Our editorial cartoonist blames the mayor for a watered-down bill.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Big Day for Street Safety Edition
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Sometime today, the City Council is expected to pass the Reckless Driver Accountability Act. Plus the other news of the day.
Council’s ‘Reckless Driver Accountability Act’ Passes Committee — But Not Without Friendly Fire
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"As legislators [we must] ensure that everything that can be done should be done," said Council Member Carlos Menchaca, the lone "no" vote.