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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Friday's Headlines: Carlina, We Hardly Knew Ye Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Council Member Carlina Rivera of Manhattan will resign to take over the New York State Association for Affordable Housing, a non-profit, after being term-limited.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Central Park Conservancy backs NYC horse carriage ban, citing safety and damage

The Central Park Conservancy opposes horse-drawn carriages due to safety concerns, road damage, and incompatibility with the park's increasing visitors. They support a City Council bill to ban the industry.
New York City
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

We're Gonna Have a Lot of Problems': Conservative CNN Guest Cautions Trump Against Troops in D.C.

Hoover emphasized that while deploying the National Guard to D.C. is legally permissible, it's a terrible idea that normalizes military intervention for crime issues.
US politics
#san-francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Just Voted to Ban Long-Term RV Parking. What Happens to the People Inside? | KQED

from48 hills
2 months ago
San Francisco

SF weaponizes parking rules to displace RV families: 6 takeaways from El Tecolote's blockbuster report - 48 hills

fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Just Voted to Ban Long-Term RV Parking. What Happens to the People Inside? | KQED

from48 hills
2 months ago
San Francisco

SF weaponizes parking rules to displace RV families: 6 takeaways from El Tecolote's blockbuster report - 48 hills

#public-transportation
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Wants to Take a Free Bus ... Straight to Gracie Mansion - Streetsblog New York City

Free buses can benefit low-income riders, but concerns exist about service frequency.
Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani proposes free and faster bus service as a solution to transit issues.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Wants to Take a Free Bus ... Straight to Gracie Mansion - Streetsblog New York City

Free buses can benefit low-income riders, but concerns exist about service frequency.
Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani proposes free and faster bus service as a solution to transit issues.
NYC politics
fromwww.cnn.com
1 month ago

Zohran Mamdani wants to build government supermarkets. America already has them

Mamdani's plan for city-owned grocery stores aims to address food insecurity in NYC neighborhoods.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Auchincloss gives advice to Dem. mayors: Improve safety and unlock the shampoo

"I think every time a customer has to ask the CVS clerk to unlock the shampoo, Democrats get less popular," he wrote.
NYC politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dublin Bus brands Fine Gael's comments in its transport plan 'misleading and unhelpful'

Dublin Bus has criticized Fine Gael's claims that 'buses can endanger pedestrians' as "misleading and unhelpful," reflecting concerns over public safety discourse.
London politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Down-Ballot Recap: A Great Night for the Livable Streets Movement - Streetsblog New York City

"Safer streets and better public transit continue to be winning issues for politicians," said Eric McClure, executive director of StreetsPAC, who openly taunted former Gov. Andrew Cuomo hours after his defeat by transit champion Zohran Mamdani.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In London and Paris, we've experienced vicious backlash to climate action. But we're not backing down | Sadiq Khan and Anne Hidalgo

The climate emergency is reshaping lives, with inaction leading to real costs such as deaths, destroyed homes, and financial losses.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Full Court Press Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Wednesday saw a series of pivotal events: Brad Lander's arrest by ICE, a court ruling on Bedford Avenue's safety, and a judge dismissing suburban congestion pricing disputes.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Crackdown This Time Edition - Streetsblog New York City

"What I would do is sit down with my electeds that are here...determining what's the best way to continue the success that we have been doing in the city."
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: NYC's 'Antisocial' Housing Problem

Systematic underfunding of affordable housing management leads to deteriorating conditions and health hazards for residents.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

KOMANOFF: A Philosopher Of Cycling Takes On E-Bike Speeds (Well, Sort Of) - Streetsblog New York City

Illich's aphorism: "Beyond a certain speed, motorized vehicles create remoteness which they alone can shrink." This insight challenges the illusion of efficiency provided by high-speed travel.
Alternative transportation
#homelessness
fromKqed
3 months ago
Mission District

SoMa and Tenderloin Residents Back Plan To Spread Homeless Services Across San Francisco | KQED

US politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Letters: San Jose's homeless law is cruel and unnecessary

San Jose should prioritize providing alternatives to shelters for the unhoused rather than penalizing them, as existing laws already manage disorderly conduct.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Mission District

SoMa and Tenderloin Residents Back Plan To Spread Homeless Services Across San Francisco | KQED

Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Your City Could Be Better for Parents

Urban environments should be designed to better accommodate families through improved housing, transportation, and communal spaces.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Anatomy Of A Debacle: How Mayor Adams Went From Visionary to Bully on E-Bikes - Streetsblog New York City

Advocates are appalled that Mayor Adams, who always calls himself a cyclist, would lean so heavily into the bikelash.
NYC politics
#housing-crisis
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

NYC mayoral candidates begin to roll out their housing policies

New York City is facing a housing crisis with rising rents and low vacancy rates, prompting mayoral candidates to propose various housing plans.
#congestion-pricing
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Rising Out of the Valley Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Congestion pricing is gaining public support post-implementation, moving out of its previous opposition phase.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

A Valuable History Lesson for Jessica Tisch: 'The Rules of the Road' Were Written for Cars - Streetsblog New York City

Traffic rules for cyclists must differ from those for drivers due to their distinct needs and circumstances.
NYC politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

Amid Disappearing Federal Funds, Could New York Be a Model for City-Level Health? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Mike Bloomberg's health-focused policies during his mayoralty significantly increased New Yorkers' life expectancy and set a precedent for urban health initiatives worldwide.
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Interview: Jackie Fielder talks homelessness, 16th St. and disagreeing with Mayor Lurie

District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts to address street conditions, illegal vending, and public safety in her district.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC to buy $1.6 million in panic buttons for 500 bodegas to try to curb crime: 'Hopefully, it works'

The city is investing $1.6 million in panic buttons for bodegas to enhance safety after recent violent incidents.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Architecture Now: Urban Updates from Madrid to L.A. on Climate, Policy, and Recovery

Cities are adapting to climate change through new policies and infrastructure projects.
Spain and Italy launched a manifesto prioritizing climate adaptation in architecture.
L.A. County voters support stricter building codes to prevent fire damage.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: Get Your Tickets to Honor Public Space Heroes Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Tickets are selling fast for the Public Space Awards honoring important advocates in NYC.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Voters to Pols: Don't Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?) - Streetsblog New York City

Voter concern over pedestrian safety indicates a significant issue for NYC politicians to address.
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