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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
Crazy Town: Why is ConEd Allowed to Endanger Cyclists in Midtown?
Because of metal plates left by workers between Third and Second avenues, drivers don't bother slowing down, but merely veer into the bike lane.
August 9, 2024
‘City of No’: Queens Borough President Suddenly Joins ‘Suburban’ Crowd Demanding More Parking
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards says "no" to eliminating parking mandates citywide.
August 9, 2024
Vision? Zero! City Will Widen Staten Island Roadway to Appease Drivers
The city plans to double the size of a road right next to public transportation.
August 8, 2024
Truck Driver Kills Cyclist in Long Island City Protected Bike Lane
A truck driver struck and killed a cyclist on 43rd Avenue in Queens early Monday morning.
August 5, 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
Fordham Rd. Still Hell for Bus Riders After Mayor Adams Scrubbed a Better Road Design
Bus riders say they're still hoping that Mayor Adams comes to his senses and does something.
July 29, 2024
Deranged Driver Blows Through Brooklyn Open Streets Barriers
An unhinged motorist plowed through open streets barriers on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn seconds after volunteers set them up earlier this month.
July 26, 2024
