Streetsblog and Streetfilms Are Searching for a Development Director
After three stellar years with Streetsblog and Streetfilms, our development director Christa Orth is embarking on a new chapter with the fundraising consultancy Wingo. Christa masterminded the creation of a fundraising system essentially from scratch, and it's safe to say Streetsblog and Streetfilms would not be in the position we are today without her. If you've ever attended one of our benefits or happy hours here in New York, you probably heard her ebullient laughter. We're going to miss her and we wish her all the best.
May 22, 2014
Two Weeks to Go in Our Spring Pledge Drive — Support Streetsblog Today
We're rounding into the home stretch of the Streetsblog spring pledge drive. If you haven't given yet, please make a donation today. Your support makes a world of difference.
May 21, 2014
Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver Who Ran Down Pedestrian on Sidewalk
Via Gothamist: Early Saturday morning, a driver ran over a pedestrian on the sidewalk in Astoria inflicting serious injuries, then sped off, continuing to drive on the sidewalk. Police told Gothamist that the victim suffered a broken leg and concussion, and they're looking for help locating the hit-and-run driver.
May 20, 2014
Become a Streetsblog Superhero and Support Media That Makes a Difference
We're about halfway through our spring pledge drive, and we need more readers to shed your mild-mannered identities, don your superhero capes, and give to Streetsblog and Streetfilms.
May 12, 2014
Eyes on the Street: Sidewalks for Pedestrians at the 78th Precinct
Props to the 78th Precinct and commanding officer Michael Ameri for this one. Reader Wayne Bailey sends photos showing that the 78th is starting to get the sidewalk parking situation under control near the precinct house. Previously this block of Sixth Avenue was occupied by officers' personal vehicles:
May 8, 2014
De Blasio Housing Plan Meekly Suggests Parking Reform
There's a deep connection between parking policy and housing affordability. The more space New York devotes to car storage, the less space is available to house people. And yet, 50 year old laws mandating the construction of parking in new residential development persist in most of the city, driving up construction costs and hampering the supply of housing.
May 7, 2014
Keep the Momentum Going — Give to Streetsblog Today
Thank you to everyone who gave to Streetsblog and Streetfilms in the first week of our spring pledge drive. We need about 320 more donations to hit our target of 400 before June 1. Help us keep the momentum going and make a tax-deductible gift to support media that makes a difference for our streets.
May 2, 2014