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NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Latest Victim of ICE Violence The New York City comptroller was assisting a man in immigration court when masked agents arrested him.

"Speakers said that if immigration agents were comfortable abusing an elected official in public, listeners should imagine what they’re doing to regular civilians in private." @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social reports on Brad Lander's arrest: prospect.org/justice/2025...

As I’ve been saying, California is just the test case.

Trump is now saying the quiet part out loud: blue cities and states are being specifically targeted to stoke fear, violence, and chaos — all to punish the people that didn’t vote for him.

We have been fighting for a safer Queensboro Bridge for far too long. But the day will finally arrive this weekend: separated, protected bike and pedestrian paths on this vital crossing.

I am so grateful to all the advocates and elected officials who refused to give up.

Clean Deliveries Act could lessen warehouse boom-fueled pollution in New York Legislation could limit the pollution from diesel trucks traveling back and forth from warehouses to deliver packages by passing the Clean Deliveries Act.

Half of New York’s warehouses are located in what the state calls “disadvantaged communities,” according to an updated environmental report, and diesel truck rides to and from those facilities have almost quintupled over the past decade

Nearly FIVE TIMES more warehouse-generated diesel truck trips happened over the last decade, compared to ten years before.

Communities across New York are living with the consequences of this unchecked growth and deserve relief now.
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(Photos by Cindy Schultz for Earthjustice)

@emilyassembly.bsky.social @claireforqueens.bsky.social @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social sky.social @sarahana.bsky.social @amdanalevenberg.bsky.social

Thank you to AMs Gallagher, Levenberg, Mitaynes, Shrestha, Simon, and Valdez for joining us in Albany yesterday to call on Governor Hochul to keep NY’s life-saving clean air protections in place with Advanced Clean Trucks. Read more here:
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Trump Targets New York Climate Laws. But Is It Just for Show? “There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” said one legal expert.

NEW: Trump is going after state climate laws.

“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” says @michaelgerrard.bsky.social nysfocus.com/2025/04/09/d...

Gov. Hochul, top NY lawmakers demand 'fair share' from feds to pay for MTA repairs The lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump and other top Republicans, arguing the MTA deserves more money from the federal government to fix the city's troubled mass transit systems.

In the letter, obtained by Gothamist, Gov. Hochul and state leaders say the MTA deserves additional money because it carries 43% of the nation’s mass transit riders while getting a 17% share of funding through the federal transit formula — which they called a “fundamental misalignment.”

Join us tomorrow at 9 am!

📣 New #CleanDeliveries Cosponsor!

Thank you @claireforqueens.bsky.social for joining the fight to heal the damage done to our communities, protect our air, and hold corporations accountable for their actions!

Join the fight for Clean Deliveries: p2a.co/E83CRWT

New Jersey Transit Riders Survey In 2022, transportation was the 2nd largest household expenditure, accounting for 15% of household spending (US DOT, Bureau of Statistics). We want to know how much transportation costs impact your ex...

124 days until NJ Transit’s 3% fare hike! We want to know how transportation costs affect you. Are you ready to pay 3% more? 📲Tell us here: bit.ly/njtriders.

Wheelchair users face daily detours on NYC’s uneven streets Poorly maintained sidewalks impact daily mobility for people who rely on wheelchairs. Discover what's taking the city so long to fix these problems.

We spoke with Epicenter NYC about sidewalk accessibility. Deteriorated sidewalks, cracked or uneven curb cuts, & other barriers impede travel on a daily basis. Have you encountered any of these issues? Let us know in the replies.

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No single media outlet has done more to spur the crime panic in NYC than The Post but when it comes to holding criminally corrupt politicians barely accountable, Michael Goodwin and the editorial board suddenly find they love crimes. What a bunch of frauds.

in his statement "cancelling" congestion pricing, sean duffy calls people who ride the subway "an elite few" and i just feel as a communication professional that they gotta decide if they're going with that or crime-ridden drug den homeless shelter

really glad Chuck Schumer voted against Sean Duffy’s appointment oh you’re telling me he voted yes ahh I see

New York’s economic future hinges on #congestionpricing. Trump’s assault on our infrastructure won’t just halt billions in transit improvements—it will slash thousands of union jobs while crippling New York's ability to finance a future that improves lives for years to come ❗️

Trump has a long history of stiffing the bill and not paying contractors- by trying to kill congestion pricing, he’s doing the thing he knows best.

“The cameras are staying on,” says Hochul.

Governor Hochul’s Overnight Policing Initiative on NYC Transit Ensuring safety for all transit riders is critical, but increasing police presence is not the solution our system or communities deserve.

🚇 True safety on NYC transit won’t come from more police—it’ll come from supporting riders.

@GovKathyHochul, prioritize a sustainable approach to this issue by being proactive and investing in resources NYers need, to prevent harm.

Read our take: blog.tstc.org/2025/01/21/g...

We all deserve to be safe in transit. But throwing more cops at the problem instead of addressing the root cause reveals Governor Hochul isn't taking transit safety seriously at all.

43K fewer drivers on Manhattan roads after congestion pricing turned on, MTA says The decline amounted to a 7% reduction in traffic in the toll zone south of 60th Street.

It’s working!!!!!!

Commuters say trains, buses crowded as congestion pricing kicks in | Video | NJ Spotlight News NJ Transit riders have posted photos showing crammed trains

Facts from my colleague Talia Crawford at @tstc.bsky.social:

“Governor Murphy spent all of last year suing NY- he could have been using that time to beef up NJ Transit and prioritize helping expand service.” 🔥

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BREAKING: Big win for green transit 🚌🔌⚡️!
@GovKathyHochul announces $100M to help NY transit agencies buy zero-emission buses & build charging infrastructure. Read our full coalition statement: electrifyny.org/wp-content/u...

Today, @GovKathyHochul said she intends to build towards Universal Child Care. With a $237B budget, she can fund it now.

Task forces won’t pay for child care or keep families in NY. We need bold, immediate action.

We have a plan for that: united4childcare.org/upcny

The $64 Billion Massachusetts Vehicle Economy Policymakers and budgetary analysts have long argued that roads are heavily subsidized. The diffusion of spending among federal, state, and local government entities, along with the complexity of indi...

Study: the public costs of the vehicle
economy are $14,000 per family in Massachusetts, (including all households). Just 1/3 of state budgetary costs are covered by user fees and gas taxes. Non-car owners typically are lower income, subsidizing car owners. www.hks.harvard.edu/publications...

Whenever I think my work bag is heavy, I remind myself of that time advocates carried hundreds of sardine cans from NYC to Albany to fight for congestion pricing. @rebeccabailin.bsky.social @jaqicohen.bsky.social

Happy Erev Congestion Pricing to all to observe.

Tesla Cybertruck Joins Short List of EVs Eligible for US Subsidy Tesla Inc.’s Cybertruck qualifies for up to $7,500 in US tax credits for the first time this year, part of reshuffling under tougher rules that took effect on Jan. 1 that also newly disqualify other e...

US tax credit for a new Cybertruck: $7,500

US tax credit for a new e-bike: $0

Want to stick it to NYC’s congestion pricing? Fully fund NJ Transit. Congestion pricing is good for everyone — and opposing it is a waste of time. Transportation advocates must have one goal: fully funding NJ Transit

An evergreen op-ed from yours truly and Alex Ambrose at @njpolicy.bsky.social

"Opposition to congestion pricing may be a good way to score political points, but it does nothing for everyday New Jerseyans who rely on a public transit agency desperate for funding."
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