Tuesday’s Headlines: Sheldon Silver is Dead Edition
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The longtime Albany power, whose misuse of said power led to his eventual conviction for corruption, died at age 77. Plus other news.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Sheldon Silver
United Front of Electeds Join CB 3 to Ask for Protected Bikeway on Chrystie
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A week after Manhattan Community Board 3 unanimously approved a resolution asking for a protected bike lane and pedestrian islands on Chrystie Street, elected officials representing the area — from the city, state, and federal levels — sent a letter to DOT Manhattan Borough Commissioner Margaret Forgione asking her to follow through [PDF]. The letter […]
Down to the Wire: Senate Could Vote on 25 MPH Speed Limit Tomorrow
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Update: Tony Avella and Diane Savino have backed the 25 mph bill, leaving it up to Republicans Marty Golden and Andrew Lanza to convince Senate Co-Leader Dean Skelos to hold a vote on the bill. Lowering New York City’s default speed limit from 30 to 25 mph depends on the votes of a handful of key […]
All Eyes on Senate as Families for Safe Streets Push for Lower Speed Limit
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Yesterday, five members of Families for Safe Streets were joined by Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg in Albany to build support for a bill to lower the city’s default speed limit to 25 mph. Advocates say Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is set to sign on as a sponsor, while City Hall and advocates continue to aim for […]
Safety of NYC Streets Again Depends on State Senator Marty Golden
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The Assembly yesterday passed legislation that would expand NYC’s speed camera program by 120 cameras, bringing the total to 140. The bill, which also allows speed cameras in Nassau and Suffolk counties, was referred to the Senate rules committee this morning, bypassing the transportation committee. Rules is the last stop before a bill moves to the floor […]
Albany Delays Speed Cam Expansion — Time to Draft a Better Bill
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Governor Cuomo and the leaders of the Assembly and State Senate all purportedly favor expanding NYC’s speed camera program, yet they failed to authorize the use of more cameras during budget negotiations. As it stands a speed cam bill won’t be acted on until later in April at the earliest, as both houses are adjourned […]