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WILLOUGHOBAD? Progressive Council Member Has Problems with Popular Open Street
Council Member Crystal Hudson now wants DOT to go back to the drawing board on a popular open street.
May 18, 2022
WHAT A DAY: City Erased a Popular Fort Greene Open Street — Then Reinstalled it After Protests
The Adams administration erased a popular open street in Fort Greene. But by the end of the day, City Hall changed its mind, getting a Department of Transportation spokesman to issue a statement blaming an unspecified "miscommunication."
February 10, 2022
OPINION: Saving Children’s Lives Should Not Be Open to Debate
Apolline Mong-Guillemin led a short life — just three months. But her life, which ended because it's too easy for reckless drivers to kill pedestrians in this city, must have a greater purpose.
January 31, 2022
Unwilling to Wait for DOT, Neighborhood Residents Pitch Design for ‘Apolline’s Garden’
A tribute to a 3-month-old baby who was killed by a reckless driver appears to be moving forward.
December 1, 2021
Remember That Old Bike? These Kids Need It to Get Ahead and Get Around
Kids are getting paid $15 an hour to learn how to fix and maintain bikes — and change their lives forever.
August 11, 2021
Fort Greene Driver Hits and Injures Two People Before Fleeing on Foot
A violent driver caused chaos on Thursday afternoon in Fort Greene, injuring two pedestrians, hitting another vehicle, and then crashing into a fire hydrant before running from the scene.
August 8, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: History is Bunk Edition
Our big scoop yesterday didn't go the way it was supposed to. Plus other news.
August 3, 2021
SEE IT: Video Emerges of Bike Getting Vandalized — As Witnesses Do Nothing!
Streetsblog contributor Steve Scofield has uncovered a video showing the woman who repeatedly vandalized his bike on a Fort Greene street last month — as witnesses walked by and did nothing.
October 1, 2019
Op-Ed: Pro-Development Message Downplays Gentrification Threat
Streetsblog has become the go-to place for a raging debate about housing policy!
October 1, 2019
Op-Ed: Density Is the Friend of Safe Streets and Transit
Why city transportation activists should seek alliances with pro-growth groups.
September 20, 2019
