Jeanmarie Evelly, Author at City Limits

Jeanmarie Evelly

Jeanmarie Evelly, City Limits' Executive Editor since 2021, joined the team in 2018, previously serving as youth program manager, deputy editor, and managing editor. A veteran metro reporter, she covered Astoria and Long Island City for DNAinfo.com and reported for Bronx community papers, including the award-winning Norwood News. She holds degrees from SUNY New Paltz, the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, and an MFA from Queens College. She lives in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

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Aug 2018

Uncategorized

Transit Advocates Push Mayor on Bus Reforms

The subways are the MTA’s concern. But MTA buses roll on city streets, and transit groups say Mayor de Blasio could be doing more to clear the way.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 6 minRead time

Jul 2018

Government In Depth

28 Years After ADA’s Passage, Subway Accessibility Still ‘Disgraceful,’ Experts Say

It’s uncertain how many stations the MTA considers ‘possible’ for accessibility. Some, maybe several, may never be able to accommodate wheelchairs.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 19 minRead time

Jul 2018

In Depth

City Buses Are Wheelchair-Accessible, But Disabled Riders Still Face Obstacles

These include operators untrained in using their wheelchair equipment, or a lack of enforcement against cars blocking bus stops, which prevent drivers from being able pull up to the curb…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 14 minRead time

Jun 2018

Economy

MTA Board Approves New SI Bus Routes, Talks Construction Contracts and Worker Assaults

The MTA board voted Wednesday to approve a redesign of Staten Island’s express bus network, discussed how to better manage its large construction projects and ways to prevent assaults on…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 5 minRead time

Jun 2018

CLARIFY Government In Depth

Who’s Funding Former IDC Members and their Primary Challengers?

Seven of the former Independent Democratic Conference members face primary challenges, but nearly all the incumbents enjoy heavy financial advantages.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 26 minRead time

Jun 2018

Justice

New York’s Drop in Gun Violence a ‘Miracle,’ But Threats Persist, Experts Say

While much of today’s public discourse on guns is focused on school shootings, advocates say there’s still plenty of work to be done when it comes to urban gun violence…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 10 minRead time

Jun 2018

Economy Government In Depth Investigations

City Residents Riding Commuter Rail Pay More Per Mile than Suburbanites

This existing fare structure leaves many New York City residents who live in areas served by LIRR and Metro North lines unlikely to use the systems.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 15 minRead time

May 2018

CLARIFY

Apply Now: City Limits’ Summer 2018 Reporting Internship for NYC High School Students

City Limits is currently accepting applications for its CLARIFY (City Limits Accountability Reporting Initiative for Youth) internship program for the summer of 2018.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1 minRead time

May 2018

Uncategorized

MTA’s Bus Overhaul Could be Lifeline for Healthcare Workers, Who Face City’s Longest Commutes

The MTA’s Bus Action Plan may benefit healthcare workers, who have the city’s longest commutes and rely heavily on the bus network.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 10 minRead time

Apr 2018

News

New MTA Plan Proposes ‘Top-to-Bottom Transformation’ of City’s Sluggish Bus System

The MTA and NYC Transit unveiled their Bus Action Plan on Monday, an effort to transform the city’s bus network and address declining ridership numbers.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 4 minRead time

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