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Parking or Parkland? Brooklyn Judges Could Lose their Perk
Columbus Park should live up to its name, not parking, one lawmaker said.
February 28, 2024
Eyes on the Street: DOT Rolls Out Three New Mid-Block Crossings on Atlantic Avenue
Three new mid-block crossings began to take shape last week on Atlantic Avenue — recently dubbed "the new Boulevard of Death."
February 6, 2024
Video Unmasks NYPD Lies About ‘Resolved’ Bike Lane Complaints
Until there are consequences for lying, city employees will continue to break the law. But also, why are cops misspelling their own names on emails? Therein lies a tale.
January 31, 2024
‘They Don’t Care’: Cops, Placard Perps Block Disabled Drop-Off Zones
“They don’t care," said one woman who uses a wheelchair. "To me, their attitude is like, ‘So what you’re in a wheelchair. Deal with it.’”
January 26, 2024
Plaza Near Brooklyn Bridge to Become Sports and Rec Space
Paddle ball and a dog run might be coming to the Brooklyn Bridge soon.
January 5, 2024
NYPD Christens New Busway with Livingston Street Tow-A-Palooza
The launch of New York City's newest busway was heralded Tuesday by the mid-afternoon arrival of NYPD tow trucks.
November 15, 2023
Analysis: Everyone Agrees — Less Parking Means More Housing
Let's take a second-day look at Mayor Adams's "City of Yes" zoning proposal to do away with mandatory parking in new developments.
September 25, 2023
Speeding Driver Runs Red Light and Kills 18-Year-Old on Deadly Atlantic Avenue Speedway
An 18-year-old woman was killed Friday morning when a 25-year-old in a Mercedes Benz sped through a red light on deadly Atlantic Avenue.
August 18, 2023
EXCLU: Brooklyn Academy of Music Claims Bike Lane Proposal Poses ‘Serious Safety Concerns’
The storied Brooklyn arts institution is throwing every possible excuse at local leaders in an attempt to stop a protected bike lane outside its campus.
April 19, 2023
DOT Promises Bus Improvements on Livingston St., Downtown Brooklyn’s Placard Abuse Epicenter
Bus speeds for the four routes going through that stretch are as low as 5.7 miles-per-hour, slower than the borough-wide average.
December 19, 2022
