Sophia Lebowitz
City Officials Demand Congestion Pricing Despite Eric Adams’s Deference to Hochul
Mayor Adams supports Gov. Hochul for delaying congestion pricing, but top-level appointees in his administration are urgently speaking out in favor of the tolls.
Key Element of City of Yes is a Big ‘No’ in Car-Loving Parts of Brooklyn
Key Brooklyn community board chairs signaled on Tuesday night a resounding "no" for a key part of Mayor Adams's signature "City of Yes" zoning proposal.
BIKELASH! DOT Waters Down Northeast Queens Protected Lanes
"It's an issue of people prioritizing convenience over safety," said one community board member.
‘The Moped Crisis’: Bill Doubling Fines For Unauthorized Dealers Passes Senate
"[The bill] will help alleviate some of the challenges we see around mopeds,” said Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, who is co-sponsoring the bill in her chamber.
Family of Killed Bronx Cyclist Demands DOT Finish Washington Bridge Bike Lane
New York City should be safe for working-class immigrant cyclists like Zenaido Rosas-Pinzon.
New Fights over Space in Prospect Park After Cyclist Hits Pedestrian
After a crash, the park is experiencing the latest (and very predictable) cycle: cops have flooded the park, tension is on the rise, and vigilantes are plying their dangerous trade.
Activists Hail City Commitment to Fewer Trucks
The mayor's promise to rein in delivery warehouses was announced as the the Council's Land-Use Committee took up the mayor's City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning change.
After 10-Year-Old Killed By Driver, South Williamsburg Residents Resigned To Dangerous Streets
A 10-year-old Hasidic girl was killed by a driver on her way to school last month, yet there is still no outrage from community members. Here's a deep dive into why.
DOT Proposes Protected Bike Lane To Fill Crucial Gap In Queens
The westernmost segment of Queens Boulevard will finally get protected bike lanes, Department of Transportation officials said.
City of ‘No’: Community Board Members Don’t Want Newcomers Stealing ‘Their’ Parking
The road to more housing is paved with lots of people who don't want to give up parking, as the mayor is finding as his City of Yes plan goes forward.