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Sophia Lebowitz

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

Reckless: The 114 Precinct is an Island of High-Speed Chases In Queens 

This year, cops in the 114th Precinct have engaged in 38 high-speed chases on residential streets — among the most in the entire city.

October 28, 2024

Cyclist Killed By Driver Fleeing Cops in Another High-Speed Chase

The NYPD’s latest car chase killed a cyclist in Astoria.

October 23, 2024

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.

October 22, 2024

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.