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State Sen. Martin Connor Secretly “Supported” Pricing All Along
With state primary campaigns ramping up, Observer political reporter Azi Paybarah seems to be everywhere with his video camera. In this clip from a debate held by Democracy for New York City, he captures State Senator Martin Connor, who represents lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, in an unprompted admission of legislative cowardice.
May 21, 2008
Eyes on the Street: Bike Boxes on (Brooklyn’s) Broadway
After taking an evening ride down Broadway in Williamsburg last week, Clarence Eckerson sent us a batch of pictures showing the street's nifty new road treatments. Between Kent Avenue and Bedford Avenue, Broadway now sports bike lanes, bike boxes, and pedestrian refuges with space for plantings. The changes have significantly narrowed the car travel lanes, Clarence reports. More pics after the jump.
May 20, 2008
Dick Gottfried Blames Bloomberg for Pricing Non-Vote
Care of the Politicker, here's 38-year incumbent Assembly Member Dick Gottfried explaining to the Chelsea Reform Democratic Club, whose endorsement he wants for his re-election bid, how democratic Shelly Silver's house is in comparison to the state Senate. All things considered, it's a jaw-dropping spiel.
May 20, 2008
Eyes on the Street: Biking on the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway
Last time we checked in on the Columbia Street section of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway, construction was in full swing. Now, along much of the path in Carroll Gardens and Red Hook, the orange barrels are gone and new plantings are taking root. Streetfilms' Clarence Eckerson snapped these shots last week, noting that about 40 new trees have been planted on Columbia between Atlantic Avenue and Degraw Street. The paths and plantings have completely changed the feel of the street, he tells us.
May 19, 2008
Drivers Enjoy Special New Standing Zone
Fresh tipster shots from Prince Street. E-mail subject line: "Happy 'Bike to Work' Day."
May 16, 2008
Open Thread: Share Your Bike-to-Work Stories
City Council Members John Liu and David Yassky bike to City Hall at a press event yesterday (the other 49 took a pass), as Paul Steely White brings up the rear in style.
May 16, 2008
Eyes on the Street: Fresh Paint on Prince
A tipster sends this shot from earlier today of a newly-painted bike lane on Prince Street.
May 15, 2008
Got a Cycling Question for DOT? Ask Josh Benson.
Getting in on the Bike Month action, City Room has DOT bike program coordinator Josh Benson answering reader questions this week.
May 13, 2008
T.A. to Kick Off Bike Month With Wednesday 9th Avenue Ride
Transportation Alternatives will officially kick off Bike Month tomorrow with a morning ride down the 9th Avenue cycle track. The ride will start at 9th and 23rd Street, and will end at the 14th Street pedestrian plaza, where there will be a press conference to highlight Bike Month events. Word is DOT Commish Janette Sadik-Khan will be on hand.
May 6, 2008