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Close the Gap on Ashland Place: Campaign Update

We’re so close to closing the gap on Ashland Place, but we need your help to get it done!

Sign our petition and join elected leaders like Council Member Crystal Hudson, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, Council Member Shahana Hanif, Council Member Lincoln Restler, and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon calling on our City to Close the Gap on Ashland Place.

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Outdoor Dining Countdown

NYC's outdoor dining sheds are coming down this Friday, November 29, under new seasonal rules. And the future of outdoor dining? Uncertain.

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You Just Saved Congestion Pricing

Every New Yorker deserves access to safe, affordable, and efficient transportation and the freedom to choose how they get around — and with congestion pricing, that is possible.

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One Place To Channel Your Anger

Local community organizing will be more important than ever, and there is one thing that we can do right now to protect New York City’s future — start congestion pricing tomorrow. 

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How Car Traffic Causes and Exacerbates Asthma

The five city council districts with the highest asthma rates have rates more than double the average district — and nearly twice the Black population rate and poverty rate as the average district.

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It’s Time to Buy a Car

We are asking you to chip in $5 (or more) to help us deliver thousands of toy cars to Governor Hochul’s office.

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