Julianne Cuba

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Another Biking Threat: Cheap Exploding E-Bike Batteries

By Julianne Cuba | Sep 9, 2021 | No Comments

“We want to really stress the seriousness of this situation,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro.

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Why NYC Must End Parking Minimums Now

By Julianne Cuba | Aug 18, 2021 | No Comments

The mandatory parking minimum law is the demon child of car culture and NIMBYism — but it is finally being attacked by progressive leaders. Where will Mayor Adams stand? He isn't saying.

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Why NYC is Killing An All-Electric Taxi Fleet

By Julianne Cuba | Apr 28, 2021 | No Comments

Revel wants to take things to the next level — but the city says no.

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Effort to Reduce NYPD Crash Role May End Up Expanding It

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 24, 2021 | No Comments

Well, if you can't beat 'em, expand 'em.

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Trump’s ‘Anarchist’ Ruling Could Hurt Transit in 3 Cities

By Julianne Cuba | Oct 14, 2020 | No Comments

The president threatened to cut funding to those cities — and, apparently, his agencies have gotten the memo.

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Revel Users Must Take Helmet Selfie Before Riding

By Julianne Cuba | Aug 18, 2020 | No Comments

A new "safety course" includes a 20-minute multiple choice test, plus that hard-headed picture.

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Mayor Will Endanger School Kids During a Pandemic

By Julianne Cuba | Aug 3, 2020 | No Comments

Mayor de Blasio said on Monday that he's willing to sacrifice school-bound kids to more road carnage — temporarily, of course, because, you know, the pandemic.

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NYC ‘Open Streets’ Are In Wealthier Neighborhoods

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 27, 2020 | No Comments

Mayor de Blasio’s Open Streets program — meant to give New Yorkers socially distanced recreation space during the COVID-19 crisis — caters to the rich, a Streetsblog analysis shows.