Jaqi Cohen
@jaqicohen.bsky.social
Climate + transportation policy at @tstc.bsky.social. Advisory board member for @ny4childcare.bsky.social. Opinions and kvetching all my own.
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"Speakers said that if immigration agents were comfortable abusing an elected official in public, listeners should imagine what they’re doing to regular civilians in private." @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social reports on Brad Lander's arrest: prospect.org/justice/2025...
NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Latest Victim of ICE Violence
The New York City comptroller was assisting a man in immigration court when masked agents arrested him.
prospect.org
June 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
"Speakers said that if immigration agents were comfortable abusing an elected official in public, listeners should imagine what they’re doing to regular civilians in private." @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social reports on Brad Lander's arrest: prospect.org/justice/2025...
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As I’ve been saying, California is just the test case.
Trump is now saying the quiet part out loud: blue cities and states are being specifically targeted to stoke fear, violence, and chaos — all to punish the people that didn’t vote for him.
Trump is now saying the quiet part out loud: blue cities and states are being specifically targeted to stoke fear, violence, and chaos — all to punish the people that didn’t vote for him.
June 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As I’ve been saying, California is just the test case.
Trump is now saying the quiet part out loud: blue cities and states are being specifically targeted to stoke fear, violence, and chaos — all to punish the people that didn’t vote for him.
Trump is now saying the quiet part out loud: blue cities and states are being specifically targeted to stoke fear, violence, and chaos — all to punish the people that didn’t vote for him.
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We have been fighting for a safer Queensboro Bridge for far too long. But the day will finally arrive this weekend: separated, protected bike and pedestrian paths on this vital crossing.
I am so grateful to all the advocates and elected officials who refused to give up.
I am so grateful to all the advocates and elected officials who refused to give up.
May 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We have been fighting for a safer Queensboro Bridge for far too long. But the day will finally arrive this weekend: separated, protected bike and pedestrian paths on this vital crossing.
I am so grateful to all the advocates and elected officials who refused to give up.
I am so grateful to all the advocates and elected officials who refused to give up.
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Half of New York’s warehouses are located in what the state calls “disadvantaged communities,” according to an updated environmental report, and diesel truck rides to and from those facilities have almost quintupled over the past decade
Clean Deliveries Act could lessen warehouse boom-fueled pollution in New York
Legislation could limit the pollution from diesel trucks traveling back and forth from warehouses to deliver packages by passing the Clean Deliveries Act.
www.news10.com
April 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Half of New York’s warehouses are located in what the state calls “disadvantaged communities,” according to an updated environmental report, and diesel truck rides to and from those facilities have almost quintupled over the past decade
Nearly FIVE TIMES more warehouse-generated diesel truck trips happened over the last decade, compared to ten years before.
Communities across New York are living with the consequences of this unchecked growth and deserve relief now.
www.edf.org/media/new-re...
Communities across New York are living with the consequences of this unchecked growth and deserve relief now.
www.edf.org/media/new-re...
New Report Finds Disadvantaged Communities Bear the Brunt of Massive Warehouse Expansion Through New York State
Press release from EDF and ElectrifyNY on new warehouse boom report with updated data.
www.edf.org
April 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Nearly FIVE TIMES more warehouse-generated diesel truck trips happened over the last decade, compared to ten years before.
Communities across New York are living with the consequences of this unchecked growth and deserve relief now.
www.edf.org/media/new-re...
Communities across New York are living with the consequences of this unchecked growth and deserve relief now.
www.edf.org/media/new-re...
Thank you to AMs Gallagher, Levenberg, Mitaynes, Shrestha, Simon, and Valdez for joining us in Albany yesterday to call on Governor Hochul to keep NY’s life-saving clean air protections in place with Advanced Clean Trucks. Read more here:
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
April 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Thank you to AMs Gallagher, Levenberg, Mitaynes, Shrestha, Simon, and Valdez for joining us in Albany yesterday to call on Governor Hochul to keep NY’s life-saving clean air protections in place with Advanced Clean Trucks. Read more here:
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
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NEW: Trump is going after state climate laws.
“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” says @michaelgerrard.bsky.social nysfocus.com/2025/04/09/d...
“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” says @michaelgerrard.bsky.social nysfocus.com/2025/04/09/d...
Trump Targets New York Climate Laws. But Is It Just for Show?
“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” said one legal expert.
nysfocus.com
April 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
NEW: Trump is going after state climate laws.
“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” says @michaelgerrard.bsky.social nysfocus.com/2025/04/09/d...
“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” says @michaelgerrard.bsky.social nysfocus.com/2025/04/09/d...
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In the letter, obtained by Gothamist, Gov. Hochul and state leaders say the MTA deserves additional money because it carries 43% of the nation’s mass transit riders while getting a 17% share of funding through the federal transit formula — which they called a “fundamental misalignment.”
Gov. Hochul, top NY lawmakers demand 'fair share' from feds to pay for MTA repairs
The lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump and other top Republicans, arguing the MTA deserves more money from the federal government to fix the city's troubled mass transit systems.
gothamist.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
In the letter, obtained by Gothamist, Gov. Hochul and state leaders say the MTA deserves additional money because it carries 43% of the nation’s mass transit riders while getting a 17% share of funding through the federal transit formula — which they called a “fundamental misalignment.”
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Join us tomorrow at 9 am!
📣 Join us this Friday, February 28th at 9 A.M. for a press conference about how NYC leaders can reduce the deadly pollution from mega-ecommerce warehouses.
#cleanair #climatesolutions #electrifyny
#cleanair #climatesolutions #electrifyny
February 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Join us tomorrow at 9 am!
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📣 New #CleanDeliveries Cosponsor!
Thank you @claireforqueens.bsky.social for joining the fight to heal the damage done to our communities, protect our air, and hold corporations accountable for their actions!
Join the fight for Clean Deliveries: p2a.co/E83CRWT
Thank you @claireforqueens.bsky.social for joining the fight to heal the damage done to our communities, protect our air, and hold corporations accountable for their actions!
Join the fight for Clean Deliveries: p2a.co/E83CRWT
February 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
📣 New #CleanDeliveries Cosponsor!
Thank you @claireforqueens.bsky.social for joining the fight to heal the damage done to our communities, protect our air, and hold corporations accountable for their actions!
Join the fight for Clean Deliveries: p2a.co/E83CRWT
Thank you @claireforqueens.bsky.social for joining the fight to heal the damage done to our communities, protect our air, and hold corporations accountable for their actions!
Join the fight for Clean Deliveries: p2a.co/E83CRWT
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124 days until NJ Transit’s 3% fare hike! We want to know how transportation costs affect you. Are you ready to pay 3% more? 📲Tell us here: bit.ly/njtriders.
New Jersey Transit Riders Survey
In 2022, transportation was the 2nd largest household expenditure, accounting for 15% of household spending (US DOT, Bureau of Statistics). We want to know how much transportation costs impact your ex...
bit.ly
February 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
124 days until NJ Transit’s 3% fare hike! We want to know how transportation costs affect you. Are you ready to pay 3% more? 📲Tell us here: bit.ly/njtriders.
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We spoke with Epicenter NYC about sidewalk accessibility. Deteriorated sidewalks, cracked or uneven curb cuts, & other barriers impede travel on a daily basis. Have you encountered any of these issues? Let us know in the replies.
epicenter-nyc.com/wheelchair-u...
epicenter-nyc.com/wheelchair-u...
Wheelchair users face daily detours on NYC’s uneven streets
Poorly maintained sidewalks impact daily mobility for people who rely on wheelchairs. Discover what's taking the city so long to fix these problems.
epicenter-nyc.com
February 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We spoke with Epicenter NYC about sidewalk accessibility. Deteriorated sidewalks, cracked or uneven curb cuts, & other barriers impede travel on a daily basis. Have you encountered any of these issues? Let us know in the replies.
epicenter-nyc.com/wheelchair-u...
epicenter-nyc.com/wheelchair-u...
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No single media outlet has done more to spur the crime panic in NYC than The Post but when it comes to holding criminally corrupt politicians barely accountable, Michael Goodwin and the editorial board suddenly find they love crimes. What a bunch of frauds.
February 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
No single media outlet has done more to spur the crime panic in NYC than The Post but when it comes to holding criminally corrupt politicians barely accountable, Michael Goodwin and the editorial board suddenly find they love crimes. What a bunch of frauds.
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in his statement "cancelling" congestion pricing, sean duffy calls people who ride the subway "an elite few" and i just feel as a communication professional that they gotta decide if they're going with that or crime-ridden drug den homeless shelter
February 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
in his statement "cancelling" congestion pricing, sean duffy calls people who ride the subway "an elite few" and i just feel as a communication professional that they gotta decide if they're going with that or crime-ridden drug den homeless shelter
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really glad Chuck Schumer voted against Sean Duffy’s appointment oh you’re telling me he voted yes ahh I see
in his statement "cancelling" congestion pricing, sean duffy calls people who ride the subway "an elite few" and i just feel as a communication professional that they gotta decide if they're going with that or crime-ridden drug den homeless shelter
February 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
really glad Chuck Schumer voted against Sean Duffy’s appointment oh you’re telling me he voted yes ahh I see
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New York’s economic future hinges on #congestionpricing. Trump’s assault on our infrastructure won’t just halt billions in transit improvements—it will slash thousands of union jobs while crippling New York's ability to finance a future that improves lives for years to come ❗️
February 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
New York’s economic future hinges on #congestionpricing. Trump’s assault on our infrastructure won’t just halt billions in transit improvements—it will slash thousands of union jobs while crippling New York's ability to finance a future that improves lives for years to come ❗️
Trump has a long history of stiffing the bill and not paying contractors- by trying to kill congestion pricing, he’s doing the thing he knows best.
NEW: District-by-district analysis of MTA spending shows payments to local businesses in every 2025 tri-state congressional district over last 10 years.
This includes districts where incumbents are highly critical of congestion tolls and MTA - some that earned BILLIONS from MTA. 🧵
This includes districts where incumbents are highly critical of congestion tolls and MTA - some that earned BILLIONS from MTA. 🧵
New District-By-District Breakdown of Businesses MTA Paid $35 Billion Over Last Decade - Reinvent Albany
MTA Vendors Earned $35 Billion Over 10 Years in Every Single Congressional District in NY, NJ, and CT Many elected officials who are highly critical of the MTA and congestion pricing represent…
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February 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Trump has a long history of stiffing the bill and not paying contractors- by trying to kill congestion pricing, he’s doing the thing he knows best.
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“The cameras are staying on,” says Hochul.
February 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“The cameras are staying on,” says Hochul.
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🚇 True safety on NYC transit won’t come from more police—it’ll come from supporting riders.
@GovKathyHochul, prioritize a sustainable approach to this issue by being proactive and investing in resources NYers need, to prevent harm.
Read our take: blog.tstc.org/2025/01/21/g...
@GovKathyHochul, prioritize a sustainable approach to this issue by being proactive and investing in resources NYers need, to prevent harm.
Read our take: blog.tstc.org/2025/01/21/g...
Governor Hochul’s Overnight Policing Initiative on NYC Transit
Ensuring safety for all transit riders is critical, but increasing police presence is not the solution our system or communities deserve.
blog.tstc.org
January 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
🚇 True safety on NYC transit won’t come from more police—it’ll come from supporting riders.
@GovKathyHochul, prioritize a sustainable approach to this issue by being proactive and investing in resources NYers need, to prevent harm.
Read our take: blog.tstc.org/2025/01/21/g...
@GovKathyHochul, prioritize a sustainable approach to this issue by being proactive and investing in resources NYers need, to prevent harm.
Read our take: blog.tstc.org/2025/01/21/g...
We all deserve to be safe in transit. But throwing more cops at the problem instead of addressing the root cause reveals Governor Hochul isn't taking transit safety seriously at all.
NEW: Gov. Hochul set to announce there will be a cop on every NYC train from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. over the next six months.
gothamist.com/news/gov-hoc...
gothamist.com/news/gov-hoc...
Gov. Hochul wants a cop on every overnight NYC subway train
The governor laid out her latest subway safety plan in her State of the State message to the Legislature.
gothamist.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We all deserve to be safe in transit. But throwing more cops at the problem instead of addressing the root cause reveals Governor Hochul isn't taking transit safety seriously at all.
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It’s working!!!!!!
43K fewer drivers on Manhattan roads after congestion pricing turned on, MTA says
The decline amounted to a 7% reduction in traffic in the toll zone south of 60th Street.
gothamist.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It’s working!!!!!!
Facts from my colleague Talia Crawford at @tstc.bsky.social:
“Governor Murphy spent all of last year suing NY- he could have been using that time to beef up NJ Transit and prioritize helping expand service.” 🔥
www.njspotlightnews.org/video/commut...
“Governor Murphy spent all of last year suing NY- he could have been using that time to beef up NJ Transit and prioritize helping expand service.” 🔥
www.njspotlightnews.org/video/commut...
Commuters say trains, buses crowded as congestion pricing kicks in | Video | NJ Spotlight News
NJ Transit riders have posted photos showing crammed trains
www.njspotlightnews.org
January 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Facts from my colleague Talia Crawford at @tstc.bsky.social:
“Governor Murphy spent all of last year suing NY- he could have been using that time to beef up NJ Transit and prioritize helping expand service.” 🔥
www.njspotlightnews.org/video/commut...
“Governor Murphy spent all of last year suing NY- he could have been using that time to beef up NJ Transit and prioritize helping expand service.” 🔥
www.njspotlightnews.org/video/commut...
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BREAKING: Big win for green transit 🚌🔌⚡️!
@GovKathyHochul announces $100M to help NY transit agencies buy zero-emission buses & build charging infrastructure. Read our full coalition statement: electrifyny.org/wp-content/u...
@GovKathyHochul announces $100M to help NY transit agencies buy zero-emission buses & build charging infrastructure. Read our full coalition statement: electrifyny.org/wp-content/u...
electrifyny.org
January 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
BREAKING: Big win for green transit 🚌🔌⚡️!
@GovKathyHochul announces $100M to help NY transit agencies buy zero-emission buses & build charging infrastructure. Read our full coalition statement: electrifyny.org/wp-content/u...
@GovKathyHochul announces $100M to help NY transit agencies buy zero-emission buses & build charging infrastructure. Read our full coalition statement: electrifyny.org/wp-content/u...
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Today, @GovKathyHochul said she intends to build towards Universal Child Care. With a $237B budget, she can fund it now.
Task forces won’t pay for child care or keep families in NY. We need bold, immediate action.
We have a plan for that: united4childcare.org/upcny
Task forces won’t pay for child care or keep families in NY. We need bold, immediate action.
We have a plan for that: united4childcare.org/upcny
January 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today, @GovKathyHochul said she intends to build towards Universal Child Care. With a $237B budget, she can fund it now.
Task forces won’t pay for child care or keep families in NY. We need bold, immediate action.
We have a plan for that: united4childcare.org/upcny
Task forces won’t pay for child care or keep families in NY. We need bold, immediate action.
We have a plan for that: united4childcare.org/upcny
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Study: the public costs of the vehicle
economy are $14,000 per family in Massachusetts, (including all households). Just 1/3 of state budgetary costs are covered by user fees and gas taxes. Non-car owners typically are lower income, subsidizing car owners. www.hks.harvard.edu/publications...
economy are $14,000 per family in Massachusetts, (including all households). Just 1/3 of state budgetary costs are covered by user fees and gas taxes. Non-car owners typically are lower income, subsidizing car owners. www.hks.harvard.edu/publications...
The $64 Billion Massachusetts Vehicle Economy
Policymakers and budgetary analysts have long argued that roads are heavily subsidized. The diffusion of spending among federal, state, and local government entities, along with the complexity of indi...
www.hks.harvard.edu
January 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Study: the public costs of the vehicle
economy are $14,000 per family in Massachusetts, (including all households). Just 1/3 of state budgetary costs are covered by user fees and gas taxes. Non-car owners typically are lower income, subsidizing car owners. www.hks.harvard.edu/publications...
economy are $14,000 per family in Massachusetts, (including all households). Just 1/3 of state budgetary costs are covered by user fees and gas taxes. Non-car owners typically are lower income, subsidizing car owners. www.hks.harvard.edu/publications...