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Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams on a Citi Bike . File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Friday’s Headlines: Eric Adams’s New Jersey Problem Edition

By Streetsblog | Jun 11, 2021 | No Comments

The big story yesterday was New Jersey — and why leading mayoral candidate Eric Adams goes there so often in his city-issued car and why he owns a co-op there. Plus other news.

Eric Adams speaks at a podium during a rally with his supporters outside City Hall in May.

Eric Adams Got 15 Camera Tickets for Reckless Driving Since 2019 — And That’s Just On His City Car

By Christopher Robbins | Jun 11, 2021 | No Comments

Eric Adams is campaigning on making New York City safer — but he's also repeatedly speeding through its school zones and running its red lights.

Police using their bicycles as weapons against protesters in Union Square last year. File photo

Will NYC’s Next Mayor Use the ‘Goon Squad’ to Shut Off Parks Access? (Probably)

By Christopher Robbins | Jun 9, 2021 | No Comments

Which candidate will actually bring in policies that will rein in the NYPD? “The enforcement of a curfew should not involve violence," said legendary freedom fighter Norman Siegel.

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.

Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn is a successful open street, but too many others have challenges. It will take a city focus on public space management to ensure that people-centered placemaking thrives. File photo: Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council

What NYC Needs Now: Public Space Management

By Eve Kessler | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments

A lively online session looks at the promise and pitfalls of open streets.

Eric Adams is apparently winning the car vote. Photo: Jen Doyle (main)

ANALYSIS: City’s Most Car-Centric Neighborhoods are Supporting Eric Adams

By Jesse Coburn | Jun 7, 2021 | No Comments

In the 50 ZIP codes with the highest car ownership, Adams has received more campaign contributions than any other Democratic candidate, according to a Streetsblog analysis of campaign finance data and census estimates.

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