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Reckless: The 114 Precinct is an Island of High-Speed Chases In Queens
This year, cops in the 114th Precinct have engaged in 38 high-speed chases on residential streets — among the most in the entire city.
October 28, 2024
Speaker Adams to City: Slow Your E-Scooter Roll
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is demanding that the city "pause" its successful e-scooter program in eastern Queens, even though thousands of people are using the scooters to get around.
October 10, 2024
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts
Queens elected officials rallied together to oppose e-scooters, but they are flat out wrong, DOT says.
September 17, 2024
Chaotic Rockaways Intersection to Get Bike and Pedestrian Upgrades in 2027
The seven-way junction is a nightmare for pedestrians and cyclists.
September 11, 2024
DOT’s ‘Blissville Greenway’ Will Make Vital Connections in Queens
The proposed Blissville Greenway would finally help Queens cyclists safely connect to Brooklyn.
September 5, 2024
Queens BP Says ‘Yes’ to Adams Zoning Plan, But ‘No’ to Ending Costly Parking Mandates
Borough President Donovan Richards draws a hard line on parking mandates, recommending the city keep them in low-density areas.
August 27, 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
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
Parks Dept. Has Money But No Timeline to Finish Eastern Queens Greenway
There's tens of millions of dollars for the greenway, so when will parks build it?
July 19, 2024
‘Suburban’ Queens Stalwarts Take Hard Line Against Housing — To Rest of City’s Detriment
“That's what they bought in the suburbs for, that's why they raised their family in the suburbs," said Council Member Joann Ariola, whose district contains 14 subway stations.
July 11, 2024
