People
Streetsblog Basics
‘White Whale’: Sanitation Launches Call for European-style Curbside Bins
The city's search for its first standard curbside trash container is officially underway, Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced Friday.
March 8, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Killer Driver Will Get Probation After Completing ‘Restorative Justice’ Course
The deal will allow Jorge Gonzalez-Cadme to avoid jail and keep driving, despite killing education pioneer Norman Fruchter.
March 6, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Closing the Bike Share Black Hole Edition
Council Member Lincoln Restler has negotiated with local religious leaders to add Citi Bike docks to south Williamsburg. Plus other news.
March 1, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Victory on Underhill Edition
Mayor Adams has decided to allow the agency to move forward with its plans to improve safety by finishing the Underhill Avenue bike boulevard. Plus other news.
February 29, 2024
Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings
More parking in parks, but in a good way!
February 29, 2024
Divorce NY Style: The Council and DOT Have Moved to Splitsville
It's the battle of who could care less — and safety is losing.
February 28, 2024
Parking or Parkland? Brooklyn Judges Could Lose their Perk
Columbus Park should live up to its name, not parking, one lawmaker said.
February 28, 2024
MTA Ditches License Plate-Based Congestion Pricing Disability Exemption
Transit official won't grant congestion pricing disability exemptions any car with a disability license plate after all — opting for a case-by-case registration process instead.
February 26, 2024
Activists Renew Push For Redesign of Fourth Ave. in Bay Ridge
But where is Council Member Justin Brannan when cyclists and pedestrians need him? He's been AWOL on this issue.
February 26, 2024
DOT Spins Bus- and Bike-Lane Failure as ‘Streets Plan’ Success
The agency quietly released its required status report on the Streets Plan, which shows massive shortcomings that DOT downplayed.
February 26, 2024
