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De Blasio, who has championed housing rights, public education, and access to services for New Yorkers of any immigration status, now needs to tackle the inequity of two million daily…

ByDanny Pearlstein 1Comment

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Nov 2018

Government

Half-Priced MetroCard Program Will Launch in ’19, But With Limits

Many details are still being worked out. But we do know half-priced fares will only apply to the purchase of weekly and monthly MetroCards, which some advocates say low-income riders…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 5Comments

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Aug 2018

Student MetroCards put City Teens in a Summer Squeeze

Most teenagers cannot attend summer classes, jobs or internships unless they’re supplied with a MetroCard or are able to pay for one themselves.

BySokhna Fall

ByFariha Fawziah 3Comments

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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 1Comment

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Jul 2018

Education

Do NYC’s Museums Meet Low-Income Visitors Halfway?

Museums — especially the 33 located on city-owned property and receiving millions from the City — have a responsibility to listen to communities and meet the needs of people historically…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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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 8Comments

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Jun 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Why NYC Schools Need Sports Equity

‘Every year segregated high schools ask the PSAL for more sports teams and are denied. Why is that allowed to happen?’

ByMatt Diaz 2Comments

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Jun 2018

Education

Suit Says NYC Schools Shortchange Some Black, Latino Athletes

The case cites over a hundred public schools without any sports teams, of which Black and Latino students are twice as likely to attend.

BySneha Dey 2Comments

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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 7Comments

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Mar 2018

Government

Will Fixes for the NYC Bus System Arrive Faster Than NYC Buses Do?

The mayor has proposed expanded select bus service. The roll-out is too slow for many advocates. Meanwhile, bus drivers say increased bus-lane enforcement is necessary.

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

CityViews: Mayor de Blasio Should Make 2019 the Year of the Bus Rider

Half-Priced MetroCard Program Will Launch in ’19, But With Limits

Student MetroCards put City Teens in a Summer Squeeze

Transit Advocates Push Mayor on Bus Reforms

Do NYC’s Museums Meet Low-Income Visitors Halfway?

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

CityViews: Why NYC Schools Need Sports Equity

Suit Says NYC Schools Shortchange Some Black, Latino Athletes

City Residents Riding Commuter Rail Pay More Per Mile than Suburbanites

Will Fixes for the NYC Bus System Arrive Faster Than NYC Buses Do?

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