Yesterday I praised Viola Davis’s Oscars speech for being memorable without being explicitly political—for simply talking about her job in a moving and well-written way. Twitter quickly let me know I missed something. On social media and conservative-leaning news sites, Davis’s speech had in fact sparked outrage. After explaining that she felt her mission was […]
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MTA approves congestion pricing toll for Manhattan, triggering public comment period
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved a congestion pricing plan Wednesday for vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street that was recommended last week by the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The move triggers a 60-day public comment period. The board voted 9-1 to advance the plan, with David Mack the lone member in opposition. Among the TMRB […]