Kevin Duggan

Kevin Duggan joined Streetsblog in October, 2022, after covering transportation for amNY. Duggan has been reporting on New York since 2018, starting at Vince DiMiceli’s Brooklyn Paper, where he covered southern Brooklyn neighborhoods and, later, Brownstone Brooklyn. He is on Bluesky at @kevinduggan.bsky.social and his email address is kevin@streetsblog.org.
Staten Islanders May Sue Over ‘Risky’ Rushed Return of Cars in Park
A truly outrageous land grab by drivers and self-style "safety" advocates is playing out in Staten Island.
Arboricide! City Quietly Axes Street Tree Requests
Here's a tree-mendous piece of bad news. Not to mention, the agency closed out requests on Earth Day of all days.
City’s Transportation Vision for Brooklyn Marine Terminal is ‘Big,’ But Locals Want Bigger
A busway, pedestrian-first blocks, and a longer greenway are on the table. But a residents-only shuttle? That's a non-starter, some say.
City To Fix Dangerous Bushwick Intersection Where Driver Killed Motorcyclist
Another death, another post-mortem fix by the DOT.
Open Streets Are Shrinking Thanks to ‘Lukewarm’ City Support: Lander
Another silver lining from the pandemic retreated under Mayor Adams.
Yes, Cyclists Can Go on Red With ‘Walk’ Sign, City Confirms in Court
It's only been the law for six years.
Year-Round Roadway Dining Could Come Back Under ‘Do-Over’ Bill
The City Council is scrambling to undo a much-anticipated mess it created.
DOT Still Opposes Push to Ban Corner Parking
The city is working hard to make daylighting seem dangerous, a fierce critic and safety-minded Council member said.
Staten Islanders Fight To Keep Park Car-free
Politicians believe cars will make the park safer, but the opposite is the case.
Anatomy of a Debacle: Business Owners Use False Fears, Mayor Adams Stalls Third Av. Safety Plan
It takes just a handful of opponents to derail street safety in Adams's New York.