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Queens Pol Makes It Official: Demands 34th Avenue Open Street Be Made Permanent
A Queens council member has jumped on the effort to turn the city's best open street into a "permanent public space for the community."
September 14, 2020
A Round and a Roundy: The Mayor Lives in a Fantasy Land (The Wrong One)
Wow, our cartoonist Bill Roundy really took exception to Mayor de Blasio's comment last week that his Vision Zero has created a positive "experience" for city cyclists and pedestrians.
September 14, 2020
A Small Number of Schools Have Asked City Hall for Car-Free Streets
Outdoor-learning program gains 160 applications for street space, with more expected, DOT commish says.
September 14, 2020
How Bad is it Out There? An Analysis of Road Rage in a Dozen Tweets and a Few Stats
On Saturday, we asked a simple question: What are you seeing out there. The answers won't surprise you.
September 13, 2020
OPINION: Finish the Queens Boulevard Bike Lane Now
The poor leadership of CM Koslowitz is holding up street safety, a Council hopeful says.
September 11, 2020
De Blasio to Cyclists: Imagine How Bad it Would Be Without Me
Mayor de Blasio has a message to cyclists concerned about dangerous city streets: "Imagine how much worse it would be without me."
September 10, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines: Welcome Back, Kuntzman Edition
Don't worry, the antic wit of our grizzled editor will be back tomorrow.
September 10, 2020
Brooklyn Pol Proposes Another Car-Free Busway
Berry Street, an open-street success story in Williamsburg, could replace the stalled BQX connector, a Council member says.
September 10, 2020
UPDATED: Is the Park Avenue Median Getting a Revamp?
Yes, it is — and it may even include a bike lane. But don't expect to see the project anytime soon.
September 9, 2020
Jumaane Williams: ‘I’m Worried’ About Staying Safe When I Ride My Bike
The public advocate has questions about infrastructure and insurance after getting hit by a car driver last week.
September 9, 2020
