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Greenpoint and Williamsburg Beg DOT for 20MPH Slow Zone

Since the state legislature allowed New York City to drop the speed limit, only one zone — Manhattan below Canal Street — has gotten the safety improvement.

March 6, 2025

Thursday’s Headlines: ‘So, About that Poll’ Edition

Quinnipiac put out a poll that shows that maybe we are leaving the valley of political death. Plus other news.

March 6, 2025

Wednesday’s Headlines: Take a Bike Edition

This is a musician. With a Sousaphone. On a bike! Plus other news.

March 5, 2025

Safety Last: State DMV Won’t Commit to Moving Against Company Behind Illegal Moped

Streetsblog's investigation showed unsafe vehicles. But ... crickets.

March 5, 2025

Could the Comeback of the Pedestrian Mall Start on Bourbon St.?

A recent terror attack has reignited an old conversation about pedestrianizing an iconic street — and whether other U.S. communities should do it, too.

March 4, 2025

City Hall Joins Council Fight To Reduce ‘Last Mile’ Truck Use

"For a long time, neighborhoods like mine have suffered as the result of the poor air quality, inflicted on us by the massive influx of large trucks on our roads," said Sunset Park's Council member.

March 4, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines: The Toll of Lies Edition

If there's less traffic, there can't also be fewer customers AND harder to get to work, right? Plus other news.

March 4, 2025

Investigation: NYPD Nixed Thousands of Calls at Coney Island Station Before Horrifying Fire Attack

Nearly two-thirds of calls from the station were closed out just seconds after they were assigned to a police unit, evidence that nothing is being done to help troubled people like Debrina Kawam.

March 3, 2025