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Anatomy of a Debacle: How Adams Put Safety Last on McGuinness Blvd.
An Adams administration saga of failure comes to a close.
August 26, 2024
DOT Rejects 24-7 Open Street for ‘Bedford Slip,’ Preferring Weekend-Only Hours
The popular plaza will reduce to weekends only after a six-week test run.
August 13, 2024
‘Save the Slip’: North Brooklynites Urge DOT to Keep Temporary Plaza
The place has become a north Brooklyn staple in just six weeks.
August 10, 2024
‘Driggs Passage’ Shows Possible Car-Free Future for Brooklyn’s McCarren Park
The street could join parcels of McCarren Park bifurcated by cars.
August 3, 2024
G, What a Surprise! Shuttle Service Isn’t Great
Commuters who have been forced since June 28 to take a shuttle bus between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand say the shuttle bus is just so frustrating!
August 2, 2024
‘Bedford Slip’ Plaza Returns Full-Time To Greenpoint For G Train Shutdown
The northernmost block of of Bedford Avenue in Greenpoint will be an around-the-clock pedestrian plaza through at least Aug. 12.
July 8, 2024
Safety for McGuinness Blvd. Was a Winning Issue for Greenpoint Pols
Safety foes convinced Mayor Adams "the community" opposed the effort, but Tuesday's election results begged to differ.
June 28, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: Road Safety is No Accident Edition
There were two big stories over the weekend — and both were about street safety. Plus other news.
May 20, 2024
Drawing Lines: NYPD Precinct Steals Sidewalk with Unauthorized Paint Job
Cops at the 94th Precinct in Greenpoint have stolen public space with some paint. Whatever happened to the Integrity Control Officer?
April 4, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines: Primary Colors Edition
The most interesting story yesterday was that street safety champion, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, had landed a Democratic primary challenger. Plus other news.
April 2, 2024
