Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Workers Justice Project

Guinder Rodas, whose brother Yener, was stabbed to death on Aug. 20, speaks during his vigil. Photo: Julianne Cuba

‘We Are Devastated’: Family of Slain Sunset Park Delivery Worker Demands Justice

By Julianne Cuba | Aug 24, 2022 | No Comments

On Tuesday night, dozens of family members, friends, and mourners crowded onto the same sidewalk in Sunset Park where Yener Rodas, a delivery worker, was stabbed to death during a botched robbery last Saturday.

Queens Council Member and Transportation Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers speaks during the rally to demand $3.1 billion funding for the Street Master Plan. Photo: Julianne Cuba

Pols and Advocates to Mayor: Put More Money Into the Streets Master Plan

By Julianne Cuba | Apr 22, 2022 | No Comments

There's impatience in the air.

Streetsies 2021: The Advocate of the Year

By Julianne Cuba | Dec 23, 2021 | No Comments

The nominees include a leader of the deliverista movement, an indefatigable Chelsea legend, the Riders Alliance, the Bridges for People campaign and a woman who yelled at Eric Adams to do more about road safety.

An e-bike rider in the Amsterdam Avenue bike lane near W. 78th Street. File photo: Lisa Orman

DoorDash Joins 15-Minute-or-Less Grocery Delivery Biz, Risking Workers’ Lives, Advocates Say

By Julianne Cuba | Dec 7, 2021 | No Comments

A major food delivery app is now promising grocery deliveries to your doorstep in under 15 minutes, joining the growing market of ultra-fast delivery from start-ups such as Gorillas, JOKR, and Fridge No More.

SAY CHEESE: Officer Jessica Ricotta of the 114th Precinct writing a ticket to an e-bike delivery worker for following the LPI. Photo: Twitter

Courtesy, Professional and Disrespect — NYPD Tickets E-Bike Riders For Legally Following Pedestrian Signal

By Julianne Cuba | Nov 15, 2021 | No Comments

At least one repeatedly ignorant cop in Astoria apparently still doesn't know the laws she's sworn to uphold.

Delivery workers rallied at City Hall on Monday to protest working conditions and danger. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Report: New York’s Essential Delivery Workers are Underpaid, Underappreciated, Victimized

By Gersh Kuntzman | Sep 13, 2021 | No Comments

Low pay. Grueling hours. Long work weeks. Theft. Crashes. Discomfort. Disrespect. This is the life of the New York City delivery worker.