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Citi Bike Is Stranding Cyclists in Greenpoint During G Train Shutdowns
A dock shortage is turning Greenpoint into a Citi Bike nightmare.
August 20, 2026
Mamdani Earmarks $96M for New Greenways as Current Paths Crumble
Advocates say the new green will only go so far.
June 8, 2026
Mamdani Is Falling Short of New York City’s Greenway Dream
Advocates had hoped Mayor Mamdani would quickly adopt simple policies to improve how the city creates and maintains green infrastructure. He must get back on track, they say.
April 13, 2026
How Mamdani Can Fix NYC’s Neglected Greenways
This vital transportation infrastructure needs a lot of TLC by the new mayor.
January 26, 2026
Brooklyn’s Waterfront Greenways Are For Transportation, Too: Report
Thousands of cyclists rely on the Brooklyn waterfront greenway to commute to work each day, according to a new study.
October 23, 2024
Cycle of Pain: Ocean Pkwy Still A Mess for Bikers — And No Fix is Planned
Ocean Parkway still has a long way to go back to its 19th century glory days.
September 25, 2024
Dead Trees Highlight Multiple City Failures on Sunset Park Greenway
Twenty-four trees were planted along Sunset Park’s greenway in 2022. Eighteen are now dead. And therein lies a story.
September 4, 2024
Guide Provides Blueprint To Get More Greenways in New York State
The Empire State has 2,000 miles of greenway trails — but nearly 1,500 more that could be built. With the right help.
January 16, 2024
Too Green: City Neglects Overgrown Bike Paths
There’s too much green on these greenways.
August 17, 2023
Underfunded Parks Dept. Should Offload Greenway Maintenance to DOT, Advocates Say
As the city begins to grow its greenway system, advocates are pushing City Hall to get the right agencies in charge of the right aspects of the current and future network.
July 10, 2023
