The beep weighed in on the beef between two of his likely 2021 rivals and also talked about borough jails, NYCHA develpment and the Queens DA’s race. Plus, a look at end-of-session politics in Albany.
GOVERNMENT
Max & Murphy: A Hard Look at Vision Zero
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The reduction of traffic deaths in New York City under his Vision Zero program is one of Mayor de Blasio’s talking points as he runs for president. But while deaths have fallen, an advocate and a Councilmember agree that progress has slowed.
engagement
You Asked, We Answer: Reader Questions About Data, Violence, Elections and More
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We hunted down information for readers curious about MTA data, unacknowledged street violence, an upcoming primary election and City Council lingo.
Age Justice
Video: What’s in Store for Today’s Younger New Yorkers as They Get Older
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We asked 26 senior citizens at three centers around the city what they think are the best and worst parts about getting older in the five boroughs. Some of the answers were not what we were expecting to hear.
Queens Community Board Launches New Committee to Address Needs Of Immigrants
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Queens Community Board 3, where more than half of the population is foreign-born, recently start a new committee to address the needs of the neighborhood’s immigrant residents.
commuters
For Many Residents in Queens’ Transit Deserts, Congestion Pricing Remains a Hard Sell
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Many drivers and LIRR commuters in northeastern Queens, which includes several so-called “transit deserts” with limited subway access, remain skeptical of congestion pricing, even paired with proposed LIRR discounts.
2020
President Bill? The De Blasio Dossier
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Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced he is running for president. Here is what you need to know about him
ADA
Commuters with Disabilities Sue MTA to Install Elevators During Subway Station Renovations
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The lawsuit accuses the MTA of violating the Americans with Disabilities Acts by renovating subway stations without adding elevators.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
What Do You Think About a Hike in Water Rates?
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The city’s Water Board is considering its annual rate adjustment, which will be effective July 1. The Board’s proposal is for a 2.31 percent increase. If you want to weigh in, here are the dates, times and locations of the public hearings on the rate proposal
charter
Advocates Push Charter Commission for Bolder Action on Land Use
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See our video explaining the debate about comprehensive planning.
3-k
More than a Salary Dispute Divides the Mayor and his UPK Providers
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The nonprofits that deliver much of the mayor’s signature initiative say the city’s new program structure suffers from multiple flaws—beyond the issue of pay parity.