Eve Kessler
Email Eve Kessler at eve@streetsblog.org
Recent Posts
Tuesday’s Headlines: Early Thanksgiving Edition
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In today's headlines, we express gratitude for some positive safe-streets developments. Plus other news.
Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Tear Down This Road’ Edition
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The man who conspired to prop up the rotting BQE now calls for its removal. Plus other news.
Thursday’s Headlines: The Port Authority’s Climate Strip-Tease Edition
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The Port Authority says it will announce "aggressive" climate goals today. Let's see if it discourages driving! Plus other news.
City Adds to ‘Pedestrian-Friendly’ Areas of Broadway
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The DOT unveils six blocks of its mostly pro-pedestrian "Vision" for a people-centered boulevard.
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Propaganda of the Day’ Edition
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Glossing over the real issues, the NYPD tries a soft touch on race. Plus, all the other news.
Friday’s Headlines: Just the News Edition
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It was a slow news days, so rather than bore you with our copious opinions, we'll cut right to the day's digest:
Friday’s Headlines: Cars and Corruption Edition
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The latest (and last?) de Blasio administration scandal involves (no surprise!) vehicles. Plus, other news.
Sanitation Dept. Urged to Get Garbage out of Pedestrians’ Way
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Nineteen months after 'Clean Curbs" was announced with great fanfare, not a container has been sited anywhere. The next mayor ought to get cracking.
Hochul Calls for ‘Alternatives’ to LaGuardia AirTrain — Possibly Dooming Cuomo’s Boondoggle
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"I have asked the Port Authority to thoroughly examine alternative mass transit solutions for reducing car traffic and increasing connectivity to LaGuardia Airport," Hochul said about the 1.5-mile, elevated people mover.
Open Plans Brings on Three New Hires in Fight for Livable Streets
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Policy wiz Sara Lind, marketing guru Robert Green, and advocate Carl Mahaney join the push for a people-centered city.
Enjoy Another Pedestrianized Part of Broadway — for a Month Only!
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A 'pop-up' plaza in the Flatiron District will help restaurants, but safe-streets activists want more.
Thursday’s Headlines: Open Season on Pedestrians Edition
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The waning of the daylight hours means that more New Yorkers will be mowed down while crossing the street. And other news.