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Monday’s Headlines: Strung Out Edition
We're still shook about a series of string-related incidents on the Marine Parkway Bridge. Plus more news.
July 28, 2025
The Cross Bay Bridge Pedestrian ‘Ramp of Death’ Has Been Replaced
One bridge down, six to go. But it's a good start.
September 25, 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
March (Parking) Madness: Bash at the Beach
Today's competition is a beach-side battle pitting the Rockaway peninsula's two precincts against each other. Befitting the good vibes of the nearby beach, the entire experience was pretty chill, save for a burned-out car getting its own parking spot for some reason.
March 17, 2023
Residents of Rockaways Enclave Oppose Better Access To Their ‘Semi-Private’ Public Beach
Locals say that federally mandated ramps and a boardwalk will spoil their little oasis.
July 26, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: City for Sale Edition
We're fans of hipsters and we're fans of three local businesses in the Rockaways. But we are definitely not fans of the Parks Department's money grab that could doom Caracas Arepa Bar, Low Tide bar and Rippers. That, plus the other news of the day.
January 12, 2021
DOT Adding Badly Needed Protected Bike Lanes on Cross Bay Boulevard
A dangerous, speedway-like stretch of Cross Bay Boulevard is getting a safety upgrade in the form of protected bike lanes on both sides of the wide street.
June 12, 2020
Psychotic Softee Driver Has Been Spoken To, Says Company Veep
See any "stupid stuff" by a Mister Softee driver on the Addabbo Bridge? Call the company Vice President James Conway! Operators are standing by!
August 26, 2019
MONEY FOR NOTHING: Transit Authority Gives Manhattan Taxi Fees to Queens Drivers
Public transit riders just got screwed again by entitled car owners.
April 11, 2019
Lime: Dockless Bike Share is More Popular with Women, Lower-Income and Non-White Riders
Streetsblog was given access to some of Lime's user data.
December 18, 2018
