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We're proud today to release our general election voter guide, featuring endorsements in 39 State Senate and Assembly races, the one New York City Council race on the ballot, and recommendations on two New York City ballot proposals. You can find it all here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Early voting sites are open today in NYC from 10 am to 8 pm, with hours varying in other parts of New York State. Our voter guide lays out our 39 State Senate & Assembly endorsements, plus recs for a City Council race and two city ballot proposals. See it all here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Today is day 3 of early voting ahead of November 3rd's general election. Polling sites are open today until 5pm in NYC, and varying times statewide. We have links for confirming your voting site and hours, along with our complete statewide voter guide, here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

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Both the initial police report (and the amended one) have the same narrative about this Queens crash: The three boys hit by a speeding driver committed an "error" and the driver didn't do anything wrong. But that's not what the video shows. buff.ly/QBjS6aG

buff.lyCycle of Rage: Cops Shrug Off Glendale Speeder Who Seriously Injured A Kid — Then Blame The Kid! - Streetsblog New York CityCops got this crash wrong — and we have the video.

Early voting is underway today across New York State. Check out our voter guide, which features our endorsements in 39 state legislative races from Suffolk County to Erie County, the one New York City Council race up for grabs, and for two NYC ballot proposals. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

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We literally have the largest bike-touring event in the world which has been an annual summer state tradition for FIFTY YEARS. There's a giant exhibit in the state historical museum about it. This is comical.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Joe Mitchell: "Thank God you're building the ballroom. Thank God you're getting rid of those awful bike lanes. We don't ride bicycles in Iowa."

We urge you to vote YES on NYC Ballot Proposal 3, which will streamline the review of street safety projects to expedite implementation, speed up the disposition of unused city property, and make it easier for the city to acquire office space for city employees. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We urge you to vote YES on NYC Ballot Proposal 1, which will make it easier to utilize public space for things like outdoor dining, accessibility ramps, benches, and bus shelters, by eliminating unnecessary hearings while maintaining community notification & input. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In New York City's 3rd Council district, we endorse incumbent Carl Wilson's re-election. He's committed to fighting to fully fund NYCDOT's staffing and capital needs, and supports reallocating curb space for daylighting, bike parking and loading zones. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We endorse Adam Bojak for the open seat in Buffalo's 150th Assembly district. He'll advocate for improvements to Buffalo's bike infrastructure, and is committed to seeking increased funding for NFTA-Metro, which operates the region's buses and limited rail options. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Our choice in Monroe County's 134th Assembly district is Kurt VanWuyckhuyse. He'll advocate for increased funding for RTS and other upstate transit systems, investment in better cycling infrastructure, and implementation of automated camera enforcement. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We're excited to endorse Maurice "Mo" Brown, who won an upset primary victory in June with our support. He's ready to fight for increased public transit funding and for major upgrades to the city's bike infrastructure, and he mostly gets around on an e-bike. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We proudly support Anna Kelles's re-election in the 125th Assembly district. One of our initial upstate endorsees in 2024, Dr. Kelles is a fierce advocate for public transit, and is the sponsor of a bill requiring regular updates to the state's bike/ped plan. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Oneida County's 119th Assembly district, our pick for the open seat is Jon Lipe. A former Congressional staffer, the walkable, bikeable, car-free lifestyle he was able to lead in Washington informs his vision of what Utica and Rome, at least in part, could be. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We endorse Dennis Gordon for the open seat in the North Country's 117th Assembly district, the first Democrat to contest the seat in more than a decade. He supports implementing complete-streets policies and lower speed limits in many of the area's rural downtowns. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In the upstate 107th Assembly district, we endorse Chloe Pierce. She counts the Trust for Public Lands among her lobbying clients, and supports the building of multi-modal paths & increased investment in public transit, including boosting Metro North service. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Our choice in Schoharie and Greene Counties' 102nd Assembly district is Janet Tweed. She's been involved in complete-streets efforts at the village, town, and county levels, and backed reduction of local speed limits to 25mph & changes to parking regulations. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We proudly endorse Dana Levenberg's re-election in the Hudson Valley's 95th Assembly District. One of our initial endorsees outside NYC in 2024, she supports congestion pricing and investment in public transit, and is lead sponsor of a complete-streets bill. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Keith Powers is our pick in the race for Manhattan's 74th Assembly district, a seat he won in a special election in February. He's been a reliable advocate for walking, biking, and public transit, delivering on a number of campaign promises as a Council Member. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We endorse Vanessa Aronson to be the next representative of Manhattan's 73rd Assembly district. She's committed to supporting improved bus service, regulation of delivery app companies, and crosstown bike lanes connecting through Central Park's transverses. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Eli Northrup, a public defender, is our pick for Manhattan's 69th Assembly district. He knows his way around Albany as a criminal-justice reformer, and as someone who gets around by public transit & bike, has pledged to be a champion for buses & cycling. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We're happy to endorse David Siffert's campaign for Manhattan's 66th Assembly district seat. A civil-rights lawyer, David has extensive experience in Albany drafting bills, and filed an amicus brief supporting congestion pricing on behalf of several electeds. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Illapa Sairitupac is our choice for Manhattan's 65th Assembly district seat. A tenant organizer & immigrant-rights activist, he believes strongly that we must reshape our built environment to promote livability, safety, accessibility, and sustainability. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Eon Tyrell Huntley, our pick for Brooklyn's 56th Assembly district, defeated the Democratic incumbent in June's primary. He supports universal daylighting and the mayor's plan for fast and free buses, and wants to extend Citi Bike into East New York. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Christian Celeste Tate won Brooklyn's 54th Assembly district primary with our backing. As CB4 Transportation Committee chair, he's led the board in a more progressive direction, and will push for both better bus service and biking infrastructure in East New York. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Jo Anne Simon, our pick in Brooklyn's 52nd Assembly district, has won our support many times over. A Transportation Committee member, she's lead sponsor of bills that would end NYC's opt-out from daylighting laws and codify pedal-assist e-bikes as bicycles. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We took a shot with Emily Gallagher in 2020, and the ROI has been tremendous. The Assemblymember representing Brooklyn's 50th district has been a revelation. She led the fight for the McGuinness Blvd. redesign, and sponsored the Stop Super Speeders bill. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Robert Carroll has won our endorsement for all five of his terms in the Assembly, and this year is no different. Brooklyn's 44th district rep has been a consistent street-safety and transit ally – on automated enforcement, congestion pricing, and many more issues. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Brooklyn's 43rd Assembly district, we endorse Brian Cunningham for re-election. He serves on the Transportation Committee, and is sponsor of a bill that would permit the use of cameras on city street sweepers to enforce alternate-side parking violations. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We proudly endorse Catalina Cruz for re-election in Queens's 39th Assembly district. A five-time StreetsPAC endorsee, she's a strong supporter of Paseo Park, backs the IBX project, and is advocating for the re-opening of the LIRR's Elmhurst station. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We endorse David Orkin for the open seat in Queens's 38th Assembly district. A dedicated cyclist who regularly walks to work, he'll push for design changes to the district's three major arterial roadways, including more pedestrian space and better traffic controls. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

Samantha Kattan is our pick in Queens's 37th Assembly district. She has a Master's in urban planning, and lists improving the district's cycling infrastructure as one of her top street-safety priorities, along with investing in and enhancing bus service. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Queens's 36th Assembly district, we endorse Diana Moreno, who won February's special election with our backing. She's committed to fighting for traffic safety, was a regular cyclist before becoming a mom, and is a vocal supporter of the 31st St. bike lane. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Queens's 34th Assembly district, we endorse Brian Romero, who won June's primary with our backing. He'll continue to push for improvements on Northern Boulevard, and for better elevator access along the #7 subway line, and will fight for fast & free buses. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Queens's 30th Assembly district, we endorse Patrick Martinez, who won a close primary race with our backing. He's a regular straphanger who's never owned a car & says his main form of transportation is a bicycle. He supports both the IBX & QueensLink. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We endorse Pesach Osina for the open seat in Queens's 23rd Assembly district. The senior Council staffer is a proponent of the QueensLink project, and supports improving east-west bus service in the Rockaways, expanding Fair Fares, and adding ferry service. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We're happy to endorse Craig Herskowitz for the open seat in Suffolk County's 12th Assembly district. He believes road safety is a key concern for voters, and supports transit-oriented development projects and other efforts to make it easier to walk and bike. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Suffolk County's 4th Assembly district, we endorse Rebecca Kassay, who won in 2024 with our support. Her bill permanently protecting the Setauket-Port Jeff Station Greenway Trail became law in July, and she's a big proponent of improving LIRR service. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We're excited to endorse Josh Slaughter in Suffolk County's 3rd Assembly district. The union leader & former county legislature chief of staff supports increased funding for the LIRR and the county's bus service, and backs retesting of dangerous drivers. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We proudly endorse Samra Brouk for re-election in Rochester's 55th State Senate district. One of our first-ever upstate endorsees in 2024, she's been a strong supporter of her city's Inner Loop North project, and has fought for increased funding for public transit. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Albany's 46th State Senate district, we're excited to endorse Pat Fahy for re-election. She's been a true champion of progressive transportation policy, fighting for upstate transit and greenway funding, the "Idaho Stop," and a three-foot passing law. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In the Albany area's 43rd State Senate district, we endorse Devin Lander. The New York State Historian and former Assembly staffer supports expanding upstate transit service, and backs efforts to remove Albany's I-787 to restore access to the riverfront. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Rockland County's 38th State Senate district, we endorse Joe Rand. He's a strong believer in municipal control over lowering speed limits and implementing camera enforcement programs, and will advocate for more investment in west-of-Hudson transit. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

We endorse Assemblymember Grace Lee for the open seat representing Manhattan's 27th State Senate district. She wants to see increased urgency around efforts to improve safety on Canal Street, and believes NYSDMV should retest drivers who commit multiple violations. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Brooklyn's 26th State Senate district, we proudly endorse Andrew Gounardes for re-election. He's been a true champion for street safety, authoring the bills that expanded the speed & red-light camera programs & created the Stop Super Speeders effort. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Brooklyn's 25th State Senate district, we endorse Jabari Brisport for re-election. He's been a reliable supporter of safer streets and better public transit since winning office in 2020, and gets around the city by bus and subway and Citi Bike. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Queens's 13th State Senate District, we endorse Jessica González-Rojas. JGR passed the MTA Bike Access bill, and advocated for the dedicated bus lanes on Northern Boulevard. She was a fierce proponent of Sammy's Law and the creation of Paseo Park. More here: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

In Queens's 12th State Senate district, we endorse Aber Kawas. She'll advocate for fast & free buses, including expanded use of signal priority & the rollout of new busways, and supports the development of the Interborough Express & extension of the G line. More: www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...