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Sophia Lebowitz

Before joining Streetsblog, Sophia Lebowitz was a filmmaker and journalist covering transportation and culture in New York City.

Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave. ‘Great Street’ Delayed … Again

Phase I of construction on Fourth Avenue's Great Street Capital Project, originally set to end in June 2024, has now been pushed back at least another year plus.

August 16, 2024

‘City of No’: Queens Borough President Suddenly Joins ‘Suburban’ Crowd Demanding More Parking

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards says "no" to eliminating parking mandates citywide.

August 9, 2024

What the Truck? New Yorkers Want Big Rigs Out Of Their Neighborhoods

A City Council Law mandates that the Department of Transportation redesign the Truck Route Network. And it's slowly happening.

August 8, 2024

Council Trades Housing Affordability for Car Parking Near New Metro-North Stops

Council Member Kristy Marmorato wants more parking around new Bronx Metro-North stations.

August 7, 2024

Businesses Thrive on Car-Free Streets, Yet Mayor Adams Ignores Call for Widespread Pedestrianization

Top city officials have long said they want to reduce cars to create business-friendly streets, but Gov. Hochul's decision to kill congestion pricing isn't helping.

July 29, 2024

DOT Will Fast-Track Private Sidewalk E-Bike Charging Stations

The mayor announced a new sidewalk e-bike charging station initiative, along with progress on the e-bike battery swap program and more money to FDNY for educational outreach.

July 23, 2024

Map: How Did Community Boards Vote on ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan

With most of the community board recommendations in, Streetsblog mapped where residents are saying "yes" to more housing and less parking.

July 22, 2024

Brooklyn BP Wants Mayor Adams To Do More To Reduce Parking

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso's recommendation on City of Yes: Eliminating parking mandates is not enough!

July 17, 2024

Delivery Worker Minimum Wage Shows Promise … For Some, Data Shows

New data from the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection shows minimum wage is bringing order to a previously wild industry.

July 15, 2024

Moped and E-Bike Safety Legislation Becomes State Law

Retailers must register mopeds at the point of sale, in addition to giving new owners safety information, under new legislation signed by Gov. Hochul on Thursday.

July 12, 2024