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Queens Judge Orders City to Rip Up Half-Installed Astoria Bike Lane
The unprecedented ruling flies in the face of reams of data demonstrating the safety benefits of protected bike lanes.
December 5, 2025
‘Gold Standard’ Open Street Has Two Paths Forward To Become True ‘Paseo Park’
The DOT is contemplating two options for the 1.3 mile-long linear park in Jackson Heights. Which would you choose?
November 26, 2025
Street Safety Foe Paladino Joins the War on Cars After Queens Hot Wheels Mob Turns Violent
The longtime critic of street safety measures demanded action — but her proposed solution, speed bumps, wouldn't make much of a difference.
November 24, 2025
NIMBY-Mania: Middle Village Has a Love-Hate Relationship with the IBX
The idea of making it easier to reach Middle Village clearly put some Middle Villagers on edge.
November 23, 2025
Community Board Defies Parents in Vote to Reopen Forest Park to Cars
The Parks Department appears to have given in to a vocal group of Queens drivers. Paging Mayor Mamdani!
November 14, 2025
Decision 2025: Ben Chou Hopes to Unseat Vickie Paladino on Street Safety
Chou, who grew up biking in and around the district, called out his opponent's anti-bike "fear-mongering."
October 30, 2025
Unfinished Astoria Bike Lane Languishes As Judge Delays Lawsuit Ruling
The completion of Astoria's 31st Street protected bike lane may get pushed to next year if Judge Cheree Buggs doesn't make up her mind soon.
October 29, 2025
Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged
A Citi Bike rider was killed after being doored on Monday by a Queens motorist — yet the driver was not initially charged for the illegal act.
October 28, 2025
The MTA Is Headed To The Lab To Design The Ridgewood Busway
A filthy private road underneath the elevated M tracks could become a gleaming bus-first corridor.
October 3, 2025
Cop Who Fatally Struck a Man in Flushing Meadows Park Wasn’t Even Looking: Witnesses
And the NYPD has completely clammed up about the crash caused by one of its officers. State AG Letitia James is now investigating.
September 3, 2025
