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Sophia Lebowitz

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

City of Yes: Council Hears Rezoning Plan as Jumaane Thumbs the Scale

As the city planning commission admits that removing parking mandates is the key to making key pillars of City of Yes work, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams announces he does not support lifiting the mandates citywide.

October 22, 2024

Reconnecting Communities: So Are We There Yet?

Advocates warn: to reconnect communities, you have to listen to them.

October 21, 2024

Hoboken Pol: E-Bike Registration Not Working

“This ‘take a test wear a vest’ idea is proving to be not super effective at the moment,” said the Council member.

October 17, 2024

Council Seeks to Force DOT to Build 175 E-Bike Charging Hubs 

A new bill would force the DOT to build over 100 charging hubs, but will it be enough to keep up with demand?

October 11, 2024

Power Play: City Can Now Padlock Businesses Violating Lithium-Ion Battery Rules

The city can now forcibly close repeat offender shops that sell illegal lithium-ion batteries. But will it?

October 10, 2024

Gale Brewer Flips on E-Bike Registration Due To ‘Nasty’ Pressure

The former Manhattan borough president says she supports banning e-bikes from parks and a state campaign to require licensing.

October 8, 2024

SPECIAL REPORT: Fake Chaplains, Faithless Scam

"Park like an animal, but kosher," reads a recent ad for chaplaincy training and placards for "graduates." But it's all fake.

Will Indicted Mayor Adams’s Bid to Eliminate Parking Mandates Survive Council Review?

As the City Council review proccess begins, experts say it is crucial to keep getting rid of parking mandates in the City of Yes.

October 3, 2024

Photo Op: Tight Squeeze for Cyclists is Perfect Frame for Williamsburg Bridge Shutterbug

A photographer captures the unexpected beauty of the Williamsburg Bridges less-than-perfect design.

September 30, 2024

City of ‘Yes’: Planning Commission Approves Mayor’s Elimination of Mandatory Parking

The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity passed the City Planning Commission's vote. It will now move to the City Council.

September 25, 2024