@MartinScopes

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 New York, NY
Joined August 2022
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A car drove through the fencing and onto the pedestrian plaza of the West 72nd Street and Broadway train station around 3:15 a.m. this morning. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. First 2 photos by instagram.com/bmerrillgarcia…
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An NYPD officer shot and killed a man in Brooklyn, so @BrooklynDA Eric Gonzalez’s office filed charges – not against the officer who killed someone but against two activists who posted flyers criticizing the officer.
Gothamist
@Gothamist13h
‘A killer cop lives here’: Brooklyn arrests raise questions about limits of free speech gothamist.com/news/a-killer-…

‘A killer cop lives here’: Brooklyn arrests raise questions about limits of free speech

First Amendment experts say the charges raise serious questions about the right to criticize police.

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when you can't get people to come out to your protest even when you change the day/time so you start calling it a press conference instead >>>>>
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This is what it looks like when we light money on fire. Encouraging people to drive to the airport is nothing to be proud of. Bringing more traffic to Queens is an own goal. The AirTrain should be free and should offer a one seat ride.
NYSDOT
@NYSDOTOct 23
🚗 Major milestone on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, NY! The new HOV lane is OPEN to vehicles with 2+ occupants! Today, NYS announced the completion of major work on the $1.4 billion project that helps reduce congestion and improve airport access. 🔗bit.ly/47D1M2l
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Mamdani just deployed every red light camera he’s permitted. But that’s only 600 in a city with 13,000+ signalized intersections. We deserve to be safe from red light running every time we cross the street. When Albany gets back to work, let’s turn 600 into 6000.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani
@NYCMayorOct 21
We know how to make our streets safer, so we did it 600 times. Red light cameras reduce red light running by 80% and T-bone crashes by 65%. Most importantly, they help New Yorkers get home safely. That's why we installed new red light cameras at 600 intersections across the five boroughs to help stop dangerous driving before tragedy strikes, and make our streets safer for everyone who walks, rolls, drives, or takes the bus. nydailynews.com/2026/10/21/n…

NYC expands red light cameras to 600 intersections, meeting goal

In 2024, state lawmakers authorized the city to put red light cameras at 600 intersections — up from the prior cap of 150.

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Drivers in NYC are out of control. This Benz driver smashed through the fence of William Dougherty Playground. A few more e-bike bills should prevent this
News12BK@News12BKOct 18
CHAOTIC CRASH: The FDNY says paramedics took two people to the hospital and treated two others at the scene. bit.ly/3UyznYg
A white car has crashed through a chain-link fence into a New York City playground. The car appears damaged and is partially elevated. Trees with autumn foliage are visible in the background. The image includes news logos and text stating, "4 hurt after car plows through NYC playground fence in chaotic crash.

ALT A white car has crashed through a chain-link fence into a New York City playground. The car appears damaged and is partially elevated. Trees with autumn foliage are visible in the background. The image includes news logos and text stating, "4 hurt after car plows through NYC playground fence in chaotic crash.

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Frustrating how we treat parking an oversized vehicle on the sidewalk as normal, just because it’s too big for the owner’s driveway. ​Total privatization of public space. Pedestrians get pushed aside, and local governments look the other way.
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There’s full retail occupancy at Union Square, sidewalks and public seating full of people in this video—I’m starting to think they might actually just love traffic.
poc@rmusimgOct 20
Flatiron / Union Square looks pretty deserted. This is what happens when streets meant for transportation are removed, people's transportation options are taken away, and neighborhoods get barricaded. @NYCCouncil @NYCMayorsOffice @SpeakerMenin @NYCMayor @NY1 @errollouis
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Just absolutely nothing @ConEdison can do to reduce its property tax burden. They absolutely must have these giant surface parking lots on prime waterfront property.
New York Post Metro@nypmetroOct 18
Con Edison bills will soon show how much of your cash goes to NYC property taxes trib.al/McHHF3b
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The "law enforcement officers" at the @NYPD44Pct illegally triple park in the middle of the intersection, including blocking the crosswalk ramp. #PlacardCorruption #NYPDinsurrection
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Inspired by @StreetsblogNYC’s article, I'm introducing the 50 States of Placard Fraud Contest. Document NYC employees displaying placards with out-of-state plates. NJ/CT = 1 point, PA = 2, everywhere else = 3. nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/10/…
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Every single Republican president in my life has started a war in the Middle East and crashed the economy. Why is ANYONE rightwing, I genuinely don't understand.
Elias🌲@EliasofNEOct 15
How are any young men left wing I genuinely don’t understand
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“MOAR COPS” is not the solution to every problem. Have you tried infrastructure as a deterrent? Raised curbs, speed bumps, bollards, bulb-outs, etc.?
Gothamist
@GothamistOct 15
NYC lawmaker wants dedicated NYPD units to combat chaotic car meetups gothamist.com/news/nyc-lawma…

NYC lawmaker wants dedicated NYPD units to combat chaotic car meetups

Police say dedicated weekend teams already operate in every borough. A Queens-based city councilmember wants to formalize the response.

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Spent last week in CDMX with @UDFNYC, and still in awe of its bus rapid transit — good for riders *and* emergency vehicles.
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Most road widenings happened with 0 public input. Trucks just showed up in the middle of the night and bulldozed sidewalks to add a few traffic lanes because traffic engineers said so. Now, when we want those lanes converted back to sidewalks or bike lanes, it requires 15 public meetings, coordination between 5 different city agencies, and special one-on-one meetings with NIMBYs. And it still might not happen because that NIMBY knows people in city hall.
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Martin retweeted
Chi Ossé@OsseChiOct 13
Red lights should be stop signs for bicycles.
New York Post
@nypostOct 13
NYC Council member caught running red lights, riding wrong way on Citi Bike trib.al/bEXY1Na
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Martin retweeted
🚘@motorismsOct 13
1.3% of vehicle lanes in NYC have been converted to bike lane so far, but 6.2%* of trips using the roads are by bikes. What would happen if 5% of lanes were converted to bike lanes?
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if this reporting is correct, this is grounds for immediate dismissal. completely unacceptable to jeopardize even more new yorkers’ safety after one of their neighbors was shot
Suzie rizzio
@Suzierizzo1Oct 12
According to news reports NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch instructed NYPD officers to turn off their body cameras during the protest against ICE for shooting a 28 year old man who had his 5 y/o son in the backseat.
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Its so funny to see Camp Miasma or Digger headlines and ppl like "this movie is not selling well" and in New York City there are 355 showings a day and they all sold out best city on earth sorry to everyone who isn't here
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Drivers in NYC are completely out of control. Maybe the driver who ran over this guy “lost control” and “couldn’t stop” or he experienced a “medical episode” or any such excuse for speeding, inattention, and recklessness
amNewYork™@amNewYorkOct 11
A Queens pedestrian is fighting for his life after being struck by a hit-and-run driver early Sunday morning. Read more at the link in bio.
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