Thursday’s Headlines: We’re Still Here Edition
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Blow off this week at your own risk. Streetsblog is still cranking out the kind of vitally important stories that simply cannot be missed. Plus other news.
In Memoriam 2021: Too Many Lives Lost; Too Many Cases Unsolved
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It's the bloodiest year of Mayor de Blasio's Vision Zero initiative — and hit-and-run cases are also on the rise. And the NYPD isn't solving enough of them. An analysis.
Federal Labor Board Considering if Gig Workers are Independent Contractors or Employees
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A federal board may give workers more power ... or maybe not.
A Round and a Roundy: A Double Dose of De Blasio Dysfunction
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You know our national treasure cartoonist — once he gets going, there's no stopping him. So check out two — count 'em, two! — new cartoons this week.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Congestion Everywhere Edition
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Finally, a reprieve from the dead Oblomov week between Christmas and New Years, thanks to the New York Times. Plus other stories.
OPINION: Reform Community Board Consultations on Bike Lanes Now
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The City Council should pass, and Mayor Adams should sign, the Reynoso bill — stat!
City Moves Ahead with Plan to Buy 250 Tesla Squad Cars — And Just Bought 184 Electric Ford Mustangs!
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A no-bid contract raises some questions, but the city says electric cars are much more cost-effective over the long haul.
KOMANOFF: Outer-Borough Gridlock Strengthens the Case for Congestion Pricing
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It's another good chance to make the argument that should neutralize non-Manhattan whining. If only our elected officials would lead, not demagogue.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Oblomovshina Edition
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The last week of December is a bit like the title character in Ivan Goncharov's celebrated novel. Here's why.
THE DE BLASIO LEGACY: Eight Years of Vision Zero Ends with More Cars and More Death
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Car ownership under this mayor has been steadily rising since his very first days in office. And on Monday, he claimed that's not part of his legacy.
Incoming DOT Commissioner Supports Residential Parking Permits
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Ydanis Rodriguez threw car owners a bone by reiterating his support for a citywide residential parking permit program — even though the agency he will take over has staunchly opposed it.
Infrastructure Law Helps Fix Amtrak Funding Woes, Rail Exec. Tells House
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An infusion of $22 billion for Amtrak would allow the system to offer more reliable service, upgrade stations and work on its backlog of deferred maintenance.