Month: May 2025

Rein In Reckless Speeders—Mandating ISA for the worst 1.5% of Speeders Could Save Your Life

New York City’s streets are being turned into battlegrounds by reckless drivers, with Queens among the hardest hit. Repeat offenders, often speeding and driving drunk, are responsible for a disproportionate number of fatal crashes—yet political inaction has allowed them to continue their reign of terror. The Speed Limiters for the Most Reckless Drivers bill proposes an effective, proven solution: Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology that automatically prevents vehicles from exceeding speed limits. ISA has been shown to reduce fatalities, curb emissions, and lower noise pollution, offering a path toward safer, cleaner streets. The time for hesitation is over—New York must act now.… Read More Rein In Reckless Speeders—Mandating ISA for the worst 1.5% of Speeders Could Save Your Life

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Sunset Spins & Sonic Wins: This Friday is the Music Ride

The music bike ride this Friday will be full of vibrant moments. Picture the golden glow of sunset reflecting off handlebars, the rhythmic hum of tires against the pavement, and the steady beat of music accompanying each turn down familiar streets. Whether you’ve been part of past rides or are rolling in for the first time, this event promises the perfect mix of exhilaration and ease. No race, no rush—just a joyful reminder that the best way to experience the city is to move through it together.… Read More Sunset Spins & Sonic Wins: This Friday is the Music Ride

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Selling out Flushing Meadows-Corona Park for a Casino? We can do better!

Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York City’s fifth largest park, faces systematic defunding aimed at selling it to wealthy developers. A call for a public vote is made to ensure local residents decide the future of the park rather than politicians influenced by private interests. The parkland’s potential giveaway is linked to a proposed casino for billionaire Steve Cohen, raising concerns about the impact on public land and democracy. Advocates argue for the preservation of the park, criticizing deals that prioritize private profit over community needs. They urge for an honest dialogue to safeguard the park for future generations.… Read More Selling out Flushing Meadows-Corona Park for a Casino? We can do better!

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The DOGE-ing of Flushing Meadows Corona Park: How Local Democrats Are Using Elon’s Playbook

Flushing Meadows-Corona Park faces a potential parkland loss as billionaire Steve Cohen proposes an $8 billion casino, amidst concerns over local political motivations and historical underfunding. Despite a successful Mets season, attendance is low, raising questions about the project’s viability. Critics highlight the risk of failing to deliver promised benefits, like a pedestrian bridge, while taxpayers’ money is used to enrich the wealthy. Previous developments have left public commitments unmet, leading to skepticism about the project’s promises for park improvement.… Read More The DOGE-ing of Flushing Meadows Corona Park: How Local Democrats Are Using Elon’s Playbook

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Flushing Meadows-Corona Park: The Decline from the Worlds Fair to the Iron Triangle

This is part of a a series of articles where we discuss how the land under Flushing Meadows-Corona Park has a history of being exploited to make the the wealth richer at the expense of the locals. Systematic Under-funding Since the Worlds Fairs, Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been de-funded by local politicians so it… Read More Flushing Meadows-Corona Park: The Decline from the Worlds Fair to the Iron Triangle

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