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You should know that a big part of 18F's work was to make sure multi-million to multi-*hundreds*-of-millions dollar contracts at fed *and* state level didn't go to shitty enterprise IT consultancies that *repeatedly* delivered tech that didn't work, was late, or didn't even do what it needed to
March 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
You should know that a big part of 18F's work was to make sure multi-million to multi-*hundreds*-of-millions dollar contracts at fed *and* state level didn't go to shitty enterprise IT consultancies that *repeatedly* delivered tech that didn't work, was late, or didn't even do what it needed to
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Lower Manhattan's economy has gotten an almost billion-dollar boost in just the first month of congestion pricing's existence, the MTA said on Wednesday.
Memo to the President: Manhattan Economy Improving, Thanks to Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog New York City
Lower Manhattan's economy has gotten an almost billion-dollar boost in just the first month of congestion pricing's existence, the MTA said on Wednesday.
buff.ly
March 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Lower Manhattan's economy has gotten an almost billion-dollar boost in just the first month of congestion pricing's existence, the MTA said on Wednesday.
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18F was doing exactly the type of work that DOGE claims to want – yet we were eliminated shortly after midnight. Read our letter to the American people:
18f.org
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
18F was doing exactly the type of work that DOGE claims to want – yet we were eliminated shortly after midnight. Read our letter to the American people:
18f.org
18f.org
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a letter to the american people, from 18f 18f.org
18F: We are dedicated to the American public and we're not done yet
For over 11 years, 18F has been proudly serving the American people to make government technology work better. We are non-partisan civil servants. 18F has worked on hundreds of projects, all designed ...
18f.org
March 2, 2025 at 1:18 AM
a letter to the american people, from 18f 18f.org
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Again, the richest man in human history personally individually directed this
An estimated 300,000 children globally are expected to lose access to a nutrient-dense peanut butter that’s specially formulated to treat severe acute malnutrition.
Georgia Nonprofit That Produces Life-Saving Food For Kids Has Federal Contract Cut
An estimated 300,000 children globally are expected to lose access to a nutrient-dense peanut butter that’s specially formulated to treat severe acute malnutrition.
www.huffpost.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Again, the richest man in human history personally individually directed this
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Every day, we get more evidence that congestion pricing is making car trips faster in Manhattan, making bus travel more reliable, and increasing the use & load factor of our mass transit system. Cannot think of a recent policy that has been so *immediately* successful. www.fox5ny.com/news/has-nyc...
Has NYC congestion pricing worked? MTA releases dramatic new traffic volume numbers
Quicker trips, fewer traffic jams, and shifts in commuting patterns are becoming more apparent. Here's what MTA officials are saying since congestion pricing has been implemented:
www.fox5ny.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Every day, we get more evidence that congestion pricing is making car trips faster in Manhattan, making bus travel more reliable, and increasing the use & load factor of our mass transit system. Cannot think of a recent policy that has been so *immediately* successful. www.fox5ny.com/news/has-nyc...
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You really can feel it. I walked all over Midtown yesterday and one of the most notable things was how quiet it was, at least compared to before congestion pricing. Far less honking than I'm used to, for example.
"We're starting to learn and get more data, but the main thing is, everybody's lived experience is the same," said MTA CEO Janno Lieber in a presser on Friday.
"Traffic in Midtown is dramatically down, and it's a much calmer environment."
"Traffic in Midtown is dramatically down, and it's a much calmer environment."
Congestion Pricing Update: Fewer Than 500K Vehicles A Day Are Entering the Central Business District - Streetsblog New York City
Who are you going to believe — the MTA's new daily updated data or, to paraphrase Chico Marx, your own truth-tellin' eyes?
buff.ly
January 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
You really can feel it. I walked all over Midtown yesterday and one of the most notable things was how quiet it was, at least compared to before congestion pricing. Far less honking than I'm used to, for example.
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NEW: There's been a 51-percent drop in injuries an a 55-percent drop in crashes year-over-year within the congestion relief zone in just the first 12 days of the program. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/23/c...
Congestion Relief Zone is Also a CRASH Relief Zone: Data - Streetsblog New York City
Congestion pricing critics will have one less reason to say the toll isn't working
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
NEW: There's been a 51-percent drop in injuries an a 55-percent drop in crashes year-over-year within the congestion relief zone in just the first 12 days of the program. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/23/c...
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It is truly wild that it is estimated that more than 20 million people died of Covid and the prevailing vibe is that the world overreacted. That is an astonishing toll! More people died of Covid in the US than in the Civil War. www.pbs.org/newshour/hea...
5 years after it appeared, things we know and still don't know about COVID
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries.
www.pbs.org
January 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
It is truly wild that it is estimated that more than 20 million people died of Covid and the prevailing vibe is that the world overreacted. That is an astonishing toll! More people died of Covid in the US than in the Civil War. www.pbs.org/newshour/hea...
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The absolute recklessness of this petition cannot be underestimated.
The polio vaccine is one of the greatest medical achievements in history.
A reminder that 1 in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis.
Polio cannot be cured.
But it can be prevented.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
The polio vaccine is one of the greatest medical achievements in history.
A reminder that 1 in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis.
Polio cannot be cured.
But it can be prevented.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
RFK Jr.’s Lawyer Has Asked the FDA to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval (Gift Article)
Aaron Siri, who specializes in vaccine lawsuits, has been at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s side reviewing candidates for top jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:54 PM
The absolute recklessness of this petition cannot be underestimated.
The polio vaccine is one of the greatest medical achievements in history.
A reminder that 1 in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis.
Polio cannot be cured.
But it can be prevented.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
The polio vaccine is one of the greatest medical achievements in history.
A reminder that 1 in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis.
Polio cannot be cured.
But it can be prevented.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
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Addressing the housing crisis is not difficult.
The first step is to build more homes.
If that's not possible, consider eliminating minimum parking requirements 😉
The first step is to build more homes.
If that's not possible, consider eliminating minimum parking requirements 😉
Parking reform is powerful 💪
A new analysis in Colorado forecasted that eliminating parking mandates alone could boost new homes by 41% over current requirements.
That's even when all the new buildings *still* included some parking.
www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...
A new analysis in Colorado forecasted that eliminating parking mandates alone could boost new homes by 41% over current requirements.
That's even when all the new buildings *still* included some parking.
www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...
Parking Reform Alone Can Boost Homebuilding by 40 to 70 Percent
More evidence that parking flexibility is key to housing abundance.
www.sightline.org
December 13, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Addressing the housing crisis is not difficult.
The first step is to build more homes.
If that's not possible, consider eliminating minimum parking requirements 😉
The first step is to build more homes.
If that's not possible, consider eliminating minimum parking requirements 😉
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Cuomo’s retaliation against Bennett was bankrolled by New York taxpayers, who have been footing the bill for Cuomo’s legal defense in various sexual harassment proceedings to the tune of about $25 million. law.com/newyorklawjo...
Cuomo Accuser Drops Federal Lawsuit Against Ex-Governor
Charlotte Bennett will continue her Manhattan Supreme Court suit against New York State, her attorneys said.
law.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Cuomo’s retaliation against Bennett was bankrolled by New York taxpayers, who have been footing the bill for Cuomo’s legal defense in various sexual harassment proceedings to the tune of about $25 million. law.com/newyorklawjo...
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“Every $1,300 New York invested in building bike-lanes in 2015 provided benefits equivalent to 1 additional year of life at full health over the lifetime of all city residents, according to a new economic assessment.”
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
December 2, 2024 at 3:24 AM
“Every $1,300 New York invested in building bike-lanes in 2015 provided benefits equivalent to 1 additional year of life at full health over the lifetime of all city residents, according to a new economic assessment.”
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
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When the mask mandate was lifted from Mass General Brigham in May '23, hospital transmission of resp virus went up. When the mandate was re-instituted in Jan '24, infection rates went down. www.news-medical.net/news/2024052...
Study confirms face masks' effectiveness in reducing disease transmission, calls for improved public understanding
Researchers reviewed the benefits, practicalities, and harms of masks and masking, finding that masks are effective in reducing respiratory disease transmission despite some adverse effects, and empha...
www.news-medical.net
November 28, 2024 at 7:39 PM
When the mask mandate was lifted from Mass General Brigham in May '23, hospital transmission of resp virus went up. When the mandate was re-instituted in Jan '24, infection rates went down. www.news-medical.net/news/2024052...
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i mean you gotta figure in this day and age, you know, with everything that’s been going on
November 23, 2024 at 11:44 PM
i mean you gotta figure in this day and age, you know, with everything that’s been going on
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~~learn history~~
oh you mean use my one brain to make the 200 millionth backup of the same information? no thanks
oh you mean use my one brain to make the 200 millionth backup of the same information? no thanks
May 6, 2023 at 1:07 PM
~~learn history~~
oh you mean use my one brain to make the 200 millionth backup of the same information? no thanks
oh you mean use my one brain to make the 200 millionth backup of the same information? no thanks