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Sophia Lebowitz

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

Report: Traffic Injuries Increase Near Amazon Last-Mile Warehouses

Injuries are increasing near last-mile warehouses and advocates want to change the model for more accountability.

November 18, 2025

Drivers Run Red Light, But Cops Ticket Cyclists at Dangerous Delancey Intersection

Drivers are zooming onto and off the Williamsburg Bridge in Lower Manhattan by running red lights. But cops are targeting cyclists instead.

November 11, 2025

Q&A: Will The Bronx’s New Council Member Take On Car Culture?

Union leader Shirley Aldebol took on Republican Kristy Marmorato and won — and now she's ready to fight for better transit and safer streets.

November 7, 2025

DECISION 2025: Brooklyn Printer Celebrates a ‘Cyclist’ Democratic Nominee

"We have the ink and we have the means of production," said a printer about his hot new Zohran Mamdani poster.

November 4, 2025

City Council Majority Backs Bill to Force Amazon to Hire Its Delivery Workers

Thirty-four City Council members from across the political spectrum want to force Amazon to directly employ and better train its delivery workers.

November 3, 2025

Vision Zero Hero! Former FDNY Commish Wants Agency To Join the Safe Streets Fight

Former FDNY Commissioner wants the agency to stop taking a back seat on street safety.

October 30, 2025

After Dismissing Streetsblog’s Reporting, FDNY Simplifies Rules for E-Bike Charging Stations … That Streetsblog Exposed

The FDNY changed its guidelines in the middle of a City Council hearing where it faced questions about delays to the program.

October 29, 2025

Adams Administration Has Made It Nearly Impossible To Build Safe E-Bike Charging Stations

It's impossible to build an e-bike charging cabinet in NYC, despite city initiatives meant to boost the industry.

October 27, 2025

That’s Rich! DoorDash Supports E-Bike Speed Limit

DoorDash supports a 15-mile-per-hour speed limit, but that's easy for them to say, given that under-pressure workers will be the ones getting tickets.

October 27, 2025

StreetsPAC: Vote Mamdani For Mayor

StreetsPAC has spoken: here is the group's endorsements for New York City's upcoming general election.

October 22, 2025