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Hundreds Enjoy Sunnyside Bike Lanes As NIMBYs Lie Twice and Plot Their Next Move
Scores of cyclists showed their support for the paired protected bike lanes in Sunnyside on Saturday — just as the dead-end opponents prepped their own protest next Sunday with more disinformation.
November 11, 2018
Everybody Wants Something — But Especially Transit — at Sunnyside Yards
Tens of thousands of people may one day be housed over the rail yard. Will the subway and LIRR be ready?
October 25, 2018
Three Drivers Have Gotten Away With Murder on Northern Boulevard This Year
The good news is that the DOT is committed to making street-safety improvements.
October 10, 2018
Rep. Joe Crowley Just Can’t Stop Complaining About Queens Bike Lanes
Really, Congressman, it's getting embarrassing at this point.
October 2, 2018
The Most Controversial Bike Lane That Should Not Have Been Controversial At All Is Under Construction In Queens
A very simple design change that some residents tried to stop is underway.
August 16, 2018
Jimmy Van Bramer Admits His “Mistake” on Opposing Skillman Avenue Protected Lane — And Activists Cheer
The council member provides a rare glimpse into his public and private anguish.
July 26, 2018
Bike Lane Opponents Put on a Good Show Last Night, But They’re Still Short on Facts
In an age of "fake news," it's important to fact check bike lane opponents.
July 26, 2018
Regrets? Jimmy Van Bramer Has Had a Few — Not That He’s Ready to Mention Them
He says he'll reveal all on Thursday, so Streetsblog offered this preview.
July 25, 2018
De Blasio Gives the Go-Ahead on Skillman/43rd Protected Bike Lanes
DOT should "move forward with pedestrian safety and protected bike lanes that will save lives," the mayor said in a statement.
July 12, 2018
Jimmy Van Bramer Consummates His Craven Reversal on Protected Bike Lanes for Sunnyside
Last April, Van Bramer stood next to a grieving widow and called for a protected bike lane on 43rd Avenue. DOT produced a plan, but Van Bramer refused to support it.
June 20, 2018