LEGAL EASE: How NIMBYs Use ‘Environmental Review’ to Stop Green Projects
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The CPW and 14th lawsuits aim to vex, trouble, and delay traffic improvements. How we can stop them?
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Thursday’s Headlines: Jane Jacobs Is Rolling in Her Grave Edition
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Another day, another act in the continuing drama of the career of NIMBY advocate Arthur Schwartz. Plus all the other news, just by clicking the headline above.
Wednesday’s Headlines: What a Weird Day For Arthur Schwartz Edition
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Just when it looked like NIMBY lawyer Arthur Schwartz wasn't a total charlatan... And other stories from Tuesday. Click the headline above for all the news.
Jumaane Williams Calls Out Drivers’ Immense Privilege…And Then Reinforces It
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While the public advocate said drivers are the most privileged class on the road, he also said community boards, those bastions of car culture, need more consultation on bike lanes.
Eyes on the Street: Michael Collopy is Dead Because the City Failed Him
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City officials are under fire following the death of a pedestrian after an apparent collision with a cyclist in Chelsea last month — but they’re being slammed not doing more to protect the most vulnerable road users at many poorly designed intersections in the city where cars are outnumbered yet get the vast majority of the […]
Tuesday’s Headlines: The Public Advocate Starts Advocating Edition
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Plus, the Times runs a really repulsive (in a good way!) photo spread on garbage, which fills the sidewalks every day at 4 (pictured). Click for these and other stories.