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‘We Are Devastated’: Family of Slain Sunset Park Delivery Worker Demands Justice
On Tuesday night, dozens of family members, friends, and mourners crowded onto the same sidewalk in Sunset Park where Yener Rodas, a delivery worker, was stabbed to death during a botched robbery last Saturday.
August 24, 2022
Three Common Types of Bike Laws That Are Overdue for an Overhaul
There is almost no evidence that cycling regulations are making U.S. streets safer, and more than enough evidence that they should be overhauled to prevent disproportionately harmful impacts against people of color, a new study finds.
August 24, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Farewell to an Intern Edition
Lawmakers gathered in Ridgewood to demand more safety improvements just three days after delivery worker Be Tran was killed. And we said goodbye to a great intern (pictured). Plus other news.
August 18, 2022
Pols and Advocates Pushing E-Bike Battery Fix Beyond Blanket Bans
The city's proposed ban on e-bikes on Housing Authority property would force some residents to choose between a roof over their head and a job.
August 17, 2022
Monday’s Headlines: Yes, We’re Still Talking About Congestion Pricing, Aren’t You Edition
We still can't get enough about congestion pricing. And this weekend brought more news after last week's document dump from the MTA. Plus other news.
August 15, 2022
StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!
The city's only political action committee devoted to safe streets is asking voters to retire longtime state Sen. Kevin Parker — and reward one of the legislature's most high-profile street safety advocates, Andrew Gounardes.
August 9, 2022
Video Raises Questions About Possible Police Chase Before Fatal Inwood Crash
As the video shows, at least four cops arrived on the scene just 10 seconds after impact.
August 8, 2022
Monday’s Headlines: Missing the Point Edition
Local writers (but not Dave Colon, pictured) must have heatstroke or something because they can't seem to understand the significance of the Very Important Topics about which they are covering. Plus other news.
August 8, 2022
Friday’s Headlines: Will the Rain Cool Us Off Edition
A line of widely scattered thunderstorms moved through the city last night, but don't expect cooler temps to prevail — the Baked Apple is still a global warming victim. Try to hit a public pool on your way home from work. Until then, here's our news roundup from yesterday.
August 5, 2022
Advocates Rue Axing of High Speed Rail From Climate Bill
The Democrats' decision to axe high speed rail from the climate bill has some advocates wondering what it will take for lawmakers to finally understand the environmentally transformative potential of the mode.
August 4, 2022
