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Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Slow Down, Borough President!’ Edition
Why is Vanessa Gibson's driver such a leadfoot? Plus other news.
January 16, 2025
Amid Multiple Investigations, NYPD Defends Its 311 Response at Council Hearing
City Council members voiced frustration with the NYPD's handling of 311 complaints about illegal parking at a hearing Tuesday, but police officials defended the department's efforts.
October 27, 2021
Bronx Council Member Used Cop Connections to Beat Ticket While Driving
Bronx Council Member Vanessa Gibson has been fined for using her connections to get out of a ticket for driving while using a cellphone, the Conflict of Interest Board announced on Thursday.
February 13, 2020
DOT: Protected Bike Lanes Coming to Grand Concourse Below 161st Street, Eventually
The agency says a future capital project will add protected bike lanes on the Concourse between 138th Street and 161, but there is no funding or timetable attached yet.
May 16, 2018
Vanessa Gibson Endorses Grand Concourse Protected Bike Lane
Council Member Vanessa Gibson wants protected bike lanes on the Grand Concourse. After meeting with Bronx Transportation Alternatives volunteers this week, Gibson signed onto the campaign, joining four other council members whose districts include the Concourse.
August 26, 2016
Grand Concourse Will Be the Next Arterial With 25 MPH Limit
Local elected officials and advocates joined NYC DOT and NYPD this morning to unveil the city's second "arterial slow zone" on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, where speed limits will be dropped to 25 mph and traffic signals will be retimed to discourage speeding.
April 17, 2014