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John Surico

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Covers:  Politics, culture, criminal justice, immigration, food, urbanism, crime, transportation, and metro issues.
Cities + their discontents. Prof-alum @nyu_journalism. Climate guy @nycfuture. Columnist @VitalCityNYC. Writing a book w/@StreetPlans. Chair @31stAveOS. Allora!

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I am a freelance journalist, based in Queens, NY. Born and raised on Long Island, I studied journalism and politics at New York University, and my work focuses on criminal justice issues, class, urbanism, and how we collectively cope with the American system. I have reported abroad, from Cuba, Sweden, and Rio de Janeiro, before, during, and after the 2016 Summer Olympics. I can speak conversational Italian, and am currently learning Portuguese. I also shoot with a Nikon D3100 DSLR.

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Brazil's Artists Say A 'Coup' Is Underway During The Olympic Games

Brazil's Artists Say A 'Coup' Is Underway During The Olympic Games

For the first time in six years, there was a line outside of Canecão. The famed "Big Saucer" music venue had …

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Young Republicans in New York

Young Republicans in New York

On a recent Wednesday evening, a young woman wandered, alone, into the dimly lighted basement of the Penny Fa…

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A Queens Bar Has a Rich History but Lacks Status

A Queens Bar Has a Rich History but Lacks Status

Like most people who pass through the rustic parlor door of Neir's Tavern, Tracey Gallagher has a history her…

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Friday Night Hip-Hop on Rikers Island | VICE | United States

Friday Night Hip-Hop on Rikers Island | VICE | United States

Our seats are arranged in a circle around a laptop connected to speakers. The track is "Dear Mama" by Tupac-a…

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Uber Drivers in New York City Protest Fare Cuts

Uber Drivers in New York City Protest Fare Cuts

Uber drivers are commonly referred to as workers in the "on-demand" economy. But on Monday, weeks after Uber …

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What I Saw While Spending 16 Hours in Manhattan Criminal Court | VICE | United States

What I Saw While Spending 16 Hours in Manhattan Criminal Court | VICE | United States

8:45 AM The Manhattan Criminal Court, a few blocks away from City Hall in Lower Manhattan, was just opening, …

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Articles

Streetbeat, Vol. LXXVI

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By John Surico
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Discover more from Streetbeat A monthly newsletter on cities—our streets, spaces, and urban lives—and how they're rapidly changing. Over 1,000 subscribers Already have an account? Sign in Why can it take so long to build stuff? Article voiceover 0:00 -16:46 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Wah gwaan* And welcome to this newsletter. It's where I (John Surico) talk each month about cities & their discontents: streets, climate, cultures, people, food, form, etc.
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New Limits to Environmental Reviews Give Cities License to Build Original

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By John Surico
| Bloomberg Environment
Sarah Feinberg is more familiar with the letters “NEPA” than most people. As administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration under President Barack Obama, she oversaw dozens of projects that fell under the purview of the National Environmental Policy Act, which dictates the federal environmental review process.
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Streetbeat, Vol. LXXV

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By John Surico
| Substack
And welcome to this newsletter. It's where I (John Surico) talk each month about cities & their discontents: streets, climate, cultures, people, food, form, etc. This month, we’re covering: - Quick wins as a policy agenda; - Tapping real estate for parks; - A new language for climate investment; & much, much more. I recently did as many white men have before me, and got around to reading Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editor of my high school editor, during the 2008 election.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have, I should more and I will.

How is social media changing news?

It's making it like a pencil that you flick back and forth: super fast but blurry in the middle.

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