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Brooklyn Court Halts Mayor Adams’ Controversial Plan to Dismantle Protected Bike Lane Amid Community Backlash

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A Brooklyn judge has temporarily halted Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to dismantle a barrier along a section of the Bedford Avenue bike lane, maintaining the protected route pending a hearing set for August. The decision comes after a lawsuit was filed by advocacy group Transportation Alternatives and local resident Baruch Herzfeld in response to the city’s announcement. Judge Carolyn Walker-Dialo’s ruling indicates that the city is prohibited from proceeding with any construction or activities aimed at removing the barrier. The lawsuit, lodged on Tuesday, criticizes the recent decision to transition part of the parking-protected bike … Read more

Congressional Budget Bill Sparks Fierce Debate Over Decade-Long AI Regulation Freeze, Igniting Bipartisan Backlash

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a significant budget reconciliation bill this week, introducing a contentious clause that would enact a ten-year federal ban on state and local regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). This provision has drawn wide-ranging criticism from state leaders, advocacy groups, and some Senate members, raising questions about its viability. The extensive 1,116-page document includes Section 43201(c), which specifically prevents any state or local entity from enforcing regulations on AI technologies, models, or automated decision-making systems for a decade after the bill’s approval. Supporters of the moratorium, predominantly Republican … Read more