Want fewer cars in Queens? Build a bus lane

If Western Queens had 20,000 fewer cars the borough would have 80 football fields worth of new space. Here’s how we get it done.

Aug 18 • The Civic Pulse

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July 2026

Summer 2026 Showed Us What New York Can Be

Our streets aren't just places to move through—they're where New York becomes New York.

Jul 17 • The Civic Pulse

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June 2026

What If Queens Needed Fewer Cars?

Western Queens already has the ingredients for a car-light future. What could we do with 80 football fields of reclaimed space?

Jun 23 • The Civic Pulse

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May 2026

The Fight for New York’s Streets Is a Fight for Opportunity

Nerd Night showed that safer streets aren’t a niche issue — they’re about opportunity, affordability, and the future of New York.

May 21 • The Civic Pulse

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Nerd Night Is Coming to Astoria. And It’s About the Future of Our Streets

Something small—but powerful—is happening in Astoria.

May 6 • The Civic Pulse

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April 2026

Astoria is getting a pop-up pedestrian plaza

Come see what can happen when New York tries something small

Apr 19 • The Civic Pulse

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Why Getting to Work Feels Harder Than It Should And How to Fix It

Before the clock even hits 9 am, New York policymakers have made a decision about your time. You will probably be late for work

Apr 8 • The Civic Pulse

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January 2026

A Town Center Hiding in Plain Sight

How Open Streets Rebuild Civic Life in New York City

Jan 3 • The Civic Pulse

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August 2025

Meet the Voters Who Helped Elect Zohran Mamdani

In this episode, we hear from two New Yorkers who represent the heart of Zohran Mamdani’s winning coalition.

Aug 1, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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July 2025

South Asian Voters, Youth Turnout, and Bronx Apathy: How Zohran Mamdani Won the NYC Democratic Primary

Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic primary for mayor marked a major political upset, powered by increased turnout among younger, immigrant, and…

Jul 24, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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Q&A: NYC’s Charter Revision Could Reshape Housing and Democracy

With housing costs hitting record highs and voter turnout stagnant, New York City officials are considering new ways to help locals have more say in…

Jul 10, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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Zohran Mamdani's Success Campaigning on Groceries Underscores Handwringing Over Rising Food Costs

New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani secured the mayoral nomination in last week's Democratic primary election—a sign local voters connected with his…

Jul 3, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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