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City Will Put the ‘Park’ Back in Park Ave., But Details (Bike Lane? Road Diet?) Are Left Out
“This is more than a once-in-a-generation opportunity," said one activist.
August 27, 2024
Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities
America has poured enough asphalt to build its sprawling auto-centric road network to cover the entire nation of the Netherlands.
August 26, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Return of the Sinkhole Edition
The Hudson River Greenway's uptown sinkhole sinks again. Plus more news.
August 23, 2024
Parking Lot Under the FDR Should Become Public Space: Locals
The Manhattan waterfront can do better than a parking lot.
August 19, 2024
Boondoggle: State And Feds Are Dumping Yet Another Giant Highway on The Bronx
The state says the Cross Bronx Expressway needs to be repaired. But find out how Gov. Hochul is misusing federal infrastructure money to burden a neighborhood that has been dumped on for decades.
August 15, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: The Incredible Shrinking Governor Edition
Honey, she shrunk herself. Plus other news.
August 9, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: The Weighting is the Hardest Part Edition
Overweight trucks dropped 64 percent on the BQE after the city launched automated weight enforcement. Plus more news.
July 31, 2024
DOT Starts Work to Open Queensboro Roadway to Pedestrians
Work is finally beginning on the Queensborough Bridge's future pedestrian path.
July 30, 2024
Bronx Community Board Opposes Pelham Pkwy. Greenway Widening
The board worries a wider path will invite more motorized vehicles.
July 9, 2024
Washington Bridge Bike Lane Finally Open for Riders After Recent Tragedy
The Washington Bridge — which once had three travel lanes for cars in each direction now has a two-way protected bike lane on its north curb, which opened for two-wheelers last month after years of construction delays.
July 3, 2024
