MTA New York City Transit unveils the first of five new R-211 subway cars at the South Brooklyn Interchange Yard on Thu., July 1, 2021.
Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA
ALSO ON STREETSBLOG
Thursday’s Headlines: Don’t Look Up Edition
|
The big and only story yesterday was the end-of-days feel that blanketed the city all day. Plus, someone has to defend Sarah Meyer!
MAP QUEST: See Exactly Why Sammy’s Law Would Be So Crucial for the Boroughs (And Carl Heastie Himself)
|
Ironically, one of the most dangerous roadways — East Gun Hill Road — is in the district of the Assembly Speaker who reportedly opposes Sammy's Law.
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law
|
Gov. Hochul expressed her sympathy for the mothers who are holding a hunger strike to protest the Assembly’s inaction on Sammy’s Law — but she declined to condemn Carl Heastie for not bringing the bill to the floor.
The Fires This Time: There is No Plan to Limit Driving During Health Emergencies Like This One
|
City officials admitted on Wednesday that they have no plan to deal with pollution like the city is experiencing today — not even an emergency health protocol to require mandatory carpooling.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Smoke Everywhere Edition
|
Our bike rides into work Tuesday were beset by smoke blown in from Canadian wildfires, and the forecasters say we're in for a similarly ashen commute on Wednesday. Plus other news.
Queensboro Bridge Bike Numbers Soaring as DOT Stalls Separate Walking Path
|
If you don’t build it, they’ll still come.