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Opinion: The Fraught History of Cops and Bikes
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It's a fine idea to get NYPD officers out of their SUV cruisers, onto bikes and into the community — but recent events show that our militarized police have used bikes as an instrument of oppression.
10,000 BLM Cyclists Shut Down the Streets of NYC
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Streetfilms' auteur Clarence Eckerson Jr. participated — and documented — Saturday night's latest Street Riders NYC ride, dubbed "Independence Not," to highlight the pernicious history of America's tainted Fourth of July holiday.
Common Street Thieves: The NYPD’s New Fortresses
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NYPD officials have stolen roadways and sidewalks in front of police station houses across the city over the past few weeks. A Streetsblog investigation.
Cartoon: The NYPD is the Wolf in the Fold
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This week's cartoon from our national treasure Bill Roundy doesn't need any embellishment.
Maine Police Threaten Streetsblog Editor At His Home
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Police in Portland, ME are alleging that Streetsblog editor Christian MilNeil committed an act of vandalism against a police substation — but they did not disclose this when they harassed him at his home, and MilNeil says he is innocent.
PoC Leaders Demand Anti-Racism from Transportation Community
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BIPOC leaders have long urged antiracist action from their white counterparts — but those calls have gained particular urgency in the wake of the recent murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Here are helpful resources from three top leaders.
City Transport Officials Condemn Police Violence
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A national umbrella group of urban planners carves out a much broader vision for safe streets — one based on justice and safety from police violence.
Monday’s Headlines: Memorial Day Edition
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Enjoy the day off, if that's even possible. We'll be back with national headlines on Tuesday as normal. Until then, here are a few things we noticed over the weekend:
Filming Manhattan Streets, Before and After COVID-19
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"We can choose the next 'after,'" says activist Doug Gordon. These two films show why he's right.
What It's Like to Do Bike Delivery During COVID-19
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If you watch nothing else today, please watch this four-minute video by producers Jon Hsu and Law Chen featuring New York's hard-working delivery cyclists.
Storytelling for Safe Streets in the Age of COVID
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Streetsblog USA's Kea Wilson is a guest on a new podcast over at the Active Towns Initiative.
A Round and a Roundy: Bill’s Wheel of Excuses
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Our editorial cartoonist found the perfect graphic representation of Mayor de Blasio's changing rationale on open streets.