Mayor Not Ready to Ban Cars on Some Streets, Despite Cuomo Order
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"I understand [and] respect absolutely advocacy journalism [but] you're looking at this from one prism," the mayor said.
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Advocates and Corey Johnson To Mayor: Here Are The Streets To Close to Cars
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Transportation Alternatives and Bike New York are going way further than the mayor will go (obvs).
UPDATE: Cuomo Orders de Blasio to Ban Cars on Some Streets to Promote Social Distancing, But Mayor is Unsure
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At his daily press conference on Sunday, the governor said he spoke with the mayor and with Council Speaker Corey Johnson to "develop an immediate plan" to "open streets."
UPDATED: Cuomo Says Bike Shops CAN Stay Open as ‘Essential’ Businesses, de Blasio Confirms It
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Gov. Cuomo's office apparently came to realize that bike shops that provide repairs are indeed vital when so many people and delivery workers are using bikes.
UPDATED: Cuomo Order Declares Bike Shops ‘Non-Essential’ Despite Cycling Surge
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Gov. Cuomo's just-issued shelter-in-place order allows for "essential" businesses to remain open, but the car-loving Big Dog has defined "essential" to include auto repair shops, but not bicycle repair shops.
Friday’s Headlines: Virtual De Blasio Edition
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The mayor did a conference call with reporters instead of his usual in-person avail — but it did prompt yet another classic exchange between Hizzoner and his regular whipping boy, our editor. Plus the other news.