Activated to address profound shortcomings a century in the making, the Queens Bus Redesign needs even more time. A complex plan became even more so
Year: 2022
If It Scratches, Itch It. Is That Good Advice?
We’ve all heard the saying, “if it itches, scratch it.” But is that really good advice? Maybe not. In this personally researched post, we take
All aboard the Nostalgia Trains!
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit of things than
ELON MUSK MAY NOT BE SO BRILLIANT AFTER ALL
As Twitter implodes under Musk’s rule, a lawsuit argues Tesla is vastly overpaying the world’s richest man. By Sam Pizzigati | November 23, 2022/OtherWords.com Republished with Permission:
MTA Warns of 5.5% Fare Hikes in Desperate Plea for More Government Funding
Facing massive budget deficits, the MTA warned Wednesday of higher-than-projected fare increases that could push the cost of a subway or bus ride higher than
Heads Up: RIOC Switches Days for the RIDA Food Pantry
On short notice, the ever-secretive state agency changed the days for the RIDA Food Pantry. No reason given, and it’s not even clear that RIDA
How To Help Local Governments Prepare for Natural Disasters
One of the best ways to help your government prepare for natural disasters is by staying informed about emergency management plans and safety measures. by
Adams Vows Action to Hospitalize People With Serious Untreated Mental Illness
In a scripted speech on a fraught issue, Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said the city’s police, mental health and other responders will step up
Pushed, RIOC Finally Sets Up Holiday Tree Lighting for 2022
As time passed and the state agency sputtered, Roosevelt Island’s Holiday Tree Lighting for 2022 fell into doubt. But as with other recent community events,
Are Rule-Breaking Bike Riders Making City Streets More Dangerous?
It seems like every day, you see more rule-breaking bike riders carelessly weaving in and out of traffic, oblivious to the danger they’re putting themselves
