Sophia Lebowitz
Before joining Streetsblog, Sophia Lebowitz was a filmmaker and journalist covering transportation and culture in New York City.
Cyclist Killed By Driver Fleeing Cops in Another High-Speed Chase
The NYPD’s latest car chase killed a cyclist in Astoria.
Can Mayor Adams Land The ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plane?
The "City of Yes" plane to more housing is experiencing some turbulence as even Mayor Adams says he's willing to negotiate over eliminating parking mandates.
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.
Reconnecting Communities: So Are We There Yet?
Advocates warn: to reconnect communities, you have to listen to them.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.