MultiModalUnit
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Don't like to be chained to my car. Nobody wins unless everyone wins.
Safe Streets, Workers Rights, Crash Victims Targeted By Big Tech In Super Bowl Ads - nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/10/s...
Safe Streets, Workers Rights, Crash Victims Targeted By Big Tech In Super Bowl Ads - Streetsblog New York City
Some Super Bowl commercials are ads. And some are warning shots.
nyc.streetsblog.org
February 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Safe Streets, Workers Rights, Crash Victims Targeted By Big Tech In Super Bowl Ads - nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/10/s...
Video: Another Way The Snow Reveals Our Misallocation of Public Space - nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/09/v...
Video: Another Way The Snow Reveals Our Misallocation of Public Space - Streetsblog New York City
New Yorkers barely use their cars and, instead, use them to seize public space.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Since Trump‘s very racist post about the Obamas, some MAGA are peeling away. However too many others are still hanging on.
February 7, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Since Trump‘s very racist post about the Obamas, some MAGA are peeling away. However too many others are still hanging on.
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BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
February 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
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Delivery workers are less likely to run red lights, ride on sidewalks and ride without helmets than their recreational counterparts — defying claims that they sow street chaos, according to a new observational study of more than 1,700 cyclists.
Delivery Workers Are the Safest Cyclists On the Road, Study Finds - Streetsblog New York City
A new study from sociology researchers at Hunter University found that Delivery Workers are the safest cyclists on the road.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Delivery workers are less likely to run red lights, ride on sidewalks and ride without helmets than their recreational counterparts — defying claims that they sow street chaos, according to a new observational study of more than 1,700 cyclists.
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NATO has kept the peace for 77 years.
He who betrays NATO gets no Peace Prize.
He who betrays NATO gets no Peace Prize.
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
NATO has kept the peace for 77 years.
He who betrays NATO gets no Peace Prize.
He who betrays NATO gets no Peace Prize.
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Woefully under-reported "What to expect on your commute" story by @nytimes.com (www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/w...). Here's what to expect!
January 27, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Woefully under-reported "What to expect on your commute" story by @nytimes.com (www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/w...). Here's what to expect!
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Amid the other news, this story needs attention.
Nursing home operators gave Trump $4.8 million. Then had lunch with him at his golf course. Trump regime than revoked rule that would have required adequate staffing at nursing homes. [gift link]
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
Nursing home operators gave Trump $4.8 million. Then had lunch with him at his golf course. Trump regime than revoked rule that would have required adequate staffing at nursing homes. [gift link]
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Amid the other news, this story needs attention.
Nursing home operators gave Trump $4.8 million. Then had lunch with him at his golf course. Trump regime than revoked rule that would have required adequate staffing at nursing homes. [gift link]
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
Nursing home operators gave Trump $4.8 million. Then had lunch with him at his golf course. Trump regime than revoked rule that would have required adequate staffing at nursing homes. [gift link]
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
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The delivery people of NYC get the next cover of the New Yorker with cover art by Peter de Sève, “New York’s Finest”
January 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The delivery people of NYC get the next cover of the New Yorker with cover art by Peter de Sève, “New York’s Finest”
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Kids who got new bikes for Christmas, "super excited" to walk them around the city that's too dangerous to ride in.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Kids who got new bikes for Christmas, "super excited" to walk them around the city that's too dangerous to ride in.
www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...
www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...
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I just saw a video talking about the Tesla door safety problem and the number of comments that are like, "well you should read the manual" are...shocking.
No, cars should be intuitively safe. Passengers are not reading the manual. Are you doing a safety briefing every time you give someone a ride?
No, cars should be intuitively safe. Passengers are not reading the manual. Are you doing a safety briefing every time you give someone a ride?
January 2, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I just saw a video talking about the Tesla door safety problem and the number of comments that are like, "well you should read the manual" are...shocking.
No, cars should be intuitively safe. Passengers are not reading the manual. Are you doing a safety briefing every time you give someone a ride?
No, cars should be intuitively safe. Passengers are not reading the manual. Are you doing a safety briefing every time you give someone a ride?
For every NYC cranky pedestrian complaining about delivery bike riders, this is for you. New admin trying to address the root of the problem. Doubt the NY Post will be understanding, though.
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Mamdani Commissioner Pledges to Hold App Companies Accountable for Road Safety - Streetsblog New York City
DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine pledged to crack down on app companies that pressure delivery workers to use e-bikes and cars recklessly.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
For every NYC cranky pedestrian complaining about delivery bike riders, this is for you. New admin trying to address the root of the problem. Doubt the NY Post will be understanding, though.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/01/02/m...
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Love that Bernie Wagenblast voice of the NYC subway is the announcer for Zohran’s inauguration.
www.them.us/story/bernie...
www.them.us/story/bernie...
Bernie Wagenblast Is Our MTA Princess
Pari Kim of ‘Love on the Spectrum’ fame talks to the trans MTA voice actor about trains, online bullying, and LGBTQ+ representation.
www.them.us
January 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Love that Bernie Wagenblast voice of the NYC subway is the announcer for Zohran’s inauguration.
www.them.us/story/bernie...
www.them.us/story/bernie...
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Car traffic is a DDoS attack on cities.
August 13, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Car traffic is a DDoS attack on cities.
You know the next step is to get a storage unit for the table, and the family will be paying multiples of the value of the table going forward.
Mom Wants To Know If You Could Use Grandma’s Antique, 12-Person Dining Room Table In Your Studio Apartment https://theonion.com/mom-wants-to-know-if-you-could-use-grandma-s-antique-1-1831765783/
January 1, 2026 at 11:08 PM
You know the next step is to get a storage unit for the table, and the family will be paying multiples of the value of the table going forward.
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We just cancelled all federal funding for foreign language & area studies at America’s universities to “save”…$86,000,000:
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Trump golfed 1/4 of the days he was president in 2025. Costing US taxpayers to pay his Golf clubs $110,600,000.
January 1, 2026 at 5:45 PM
We just cancelled all federal funding for foreign language & area studies at America’s universities to “save”…$86,000,000:
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So much going on with this astroturfed PR campaign against a fee to payment servicers. Like why the NYS Thruway offers a 20% discount to companies that pay more than $3000 in tolls a month, shifting the cost to those who put the least wear and tear on the road!
www.ccjdigital.com/technology/a...
www.ccjdigital.com/technology/a...
December 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
So much going on with this astroturfed PR campaign against a fee to payment servicers. Like why the NYS Thruway offers a 20% discount to companies that pay more than $3000 in tolls a month, shifting the cost to those who put the least wear and tear on the road!
www.ccjdigital.com/technology/a...
www.ccjdigital.com/technology/a...
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It's annoying to see the hand-wringing over a small number of wealthy people making empty threats to move because of tax increases, when there are actually people leaving desirable places en masse because they can't find affordable places to live
Forever renters: For many in Greater Boston, the American dream of homeownership ‘no longer exists’ - The Boston Globe
Home prices in Greater Boston have surged far faster than incomes, pushing ownership out of reach for many.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It's annoying to see the hand-wringing over a small number of wealthy people making empty threats to move because of tax increases, when there are actually people leaving desirable places en masse because they can't find affordable places to live
Memo to Mamdani: Support the QueensLink for Better Mass Transit - nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/26/m...
Memo to Mamdani: Support the QueensLink for Better Mass Transit - Streetsblog New York City
The Rockaways needs the transit benefits of QueensLink. Our contributor hopes Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani puts his weight behind the concept.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Memo to Mamdani: Support the QueensLink for Better Mass Transit - nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/26/m...
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The Department of Transportation under Mayor Mamdani will be "committed to actually achieving" the Streets Master Plan, as well as other Vision Zero strategies for safety as key elements of achieving fast and free buses, says incoming deputy mayor Dean Fuleihan. buff.ly/fpBtmci
Incoming Deputy Mayor: 'We Will Deliver Excellence' on Streets Master Plan and Vision Zero - Streetsblog New York City
Call him Dean The Dream Fuleihan. The incoming top deputy mayor in the Mamdani administration said on Monday that the new leadership of the Department of Transportation will be “committed to actually…
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December 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Department of Transportation under Mayor Mamdani will be "committed to actually achieving" the Streets Master Plan, as well as other Vision Zero strategies for safety as key elements of achieving fast and free buses, says incoming deputy mayor Dean Fuleihan. buff.ly/fpBtmci
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book is absolutely lovely so far, but this little section stood out to me.
"Drivers and pedestrians said they typically broke laws to save time. Cyclists, however, said they typically broke laws to stay safe."
ridiculously true. at no point on my bike do i think about The Law. i think about safety
"Drivers and pedestrians said they typically broke laws to save time. Cyclists, however, said they typically broke laws to stay safe."
ridiculously true. at no point on my bike do i think about The Law. i think about safety
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
book is absolutely lovely so far, but this little section stood out to me.
"Drivers and pedestrians said they typically broke laws to save time. Cyclists, however, said they typically broke laws to stay safe."
ridiculously true. at no point on my bike do i think about The Law. i think about safety
"Drivers and pedestrians said they typically broke laws to save time. Cyclists, however, said they typically broke laws to stay safe."
ridiculously true. at no point on my bike do i think about The Law. i think about safety
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Woman who starts riding a bike not sure if she should be a poor unemployed loser who can't afford a car or an elite smug entitled asshole with a toy, asks neighbourhood Facebook group to help out.
December 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Woman who starts riding a bike not sure if she should be a poor unemployed loser who can't afford a car or an elite smug entitled asshole with a toy, asks neighbourhood Facebook group to help out.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM