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New York City wasn’t the only place in North America that saw the beauty of livable streets during the World Cup — but with the Knicks’ championship run the month before, sports fans of all stripes have demonstrated that what New Yorkers want is to allocate less space for huge private vehicles and more space for people.

Now it’s up to Mayor Mamdani to seize this opportunity.

Read more at the link below, and check out the rest of today’s news headlines from across the country.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Apologizes For Not Wearing A Helmet And Activists Lose Their Minds
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Apologizes For Not Wearing A Helmet And Activists Lose Their Minds
By Kevin Duggan
August 26, 2026
Reminder: Bike helmet campaigns turn a collective problem into an individual one.
Wednesday’s Headlines Ride in Style
Wednesday’s Headlines Ride in Style
By Blake Aued
August 26, 2026
Amtrak’s new trains sound like a win-win for passengers and the environment.
Tuesday’s Headlines Are a High Facts Zone
Tuesday’s Headlines Are a High Facts Zone
By Blake Aued
August 25, 2026
Low-emissions zones work, but public backlash makes some politicians reluctant to embrace them.
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