The Streets Ball Is Tonight — Here’s How to Score Tickets
Hi everyone, the time for our annual benefit is fast approaching -- it starts at 7 p.m. tonight. If you've come to the Streets Ball before, you know it's a special night, and if you haven't, now's a great time to start.
November 5, 2015
MTA Bus Drivers Killed Two People With the Right-of-Way This Week
An MTA bus driver making a left turn struck and killed a woman crossing a Queens street Sunday morning. The victim, Leila Enukasvili, 59, was in the crosswalk and likely had the right of way at the time she was struck, based on available information.
November 4, 2015
Joe Addabbo Tells Voters to Fight Bus Lanes on Street Where He Drives Daily
The overhaul of Woodhaven Boulevard in southeast Queens promises to make buses faster and more reliable while preventing injuries and deaths on one of the most dangerous streets in the city. Naturally, State Senator Joseph Addabbo is mobilizing constituents to oppose the project and keep Woodhaven the way it is.
November 3, 2015
Upper West Siders Call on DOT to Make Amsterdam Avenue a Complete Street
Next week -- November 10 to be precise -- DOT is expected to present a proposal to redesign Amsterdam Avenue for greater safety. The redesign is a long time coming. This summer marked the third time in the past six years that Manhattan Community Board 7 has asked DOT for a protected bike lane on Amsterdam.
November 2, 2015
The Streets Ball Is Next Thursday — Get Your Tickets!
The big annual benefit for Streetsblog and Streetfilms is coming up next Thursday, November 5 -- get your tickets now and support media that makes NYC streets better for walking, biking, and transit.
October 30, 2015
City Council’s Progressive Caucus Endorses Move NY Toll Reform
The City Council has become the strongest source of political momentum for the Move New York toll reform plan. Today the council's Progressive Caucus announced its support for Move NY, with 14 of the bloc's 19 members voting to endorse, according to the Daily News.
October 29, 2015
Streetfilms Shorties: Fix the Dysfunctional Chrystie Street Bike Lane
Back in February, Manhattan Community Board 3 asked DOT to study a protected bike lane for Chrystie Street. Head over there during any rush hour and it's easy to see why: There are tons of people biking to and from the Manhattan Bridge, but the painted bike lanes on Chrystie are constantly blocked by double-parked cars and buses. Even when you're not weaving in and out of motor vehicle traffic, you have to keep your eyes peeled for illegal U-turns and drivers crossing the southbound bike lane as they exit garages.
October 26, 2015