Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about crime

Wednesday’s Headlines: A Tale of Two Views on Subway Crime Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 14, 2021 | No Comments

Tuesday morning started with reports on subway crime from dueling (and respected) institutions. Plus there was a lot of other news (some of which won't please Staten Island cyclists).

Future Mayor Eric Adams and Joe Biden and a bunch of other people. Photo: White House

Tuesday’s Headlines: Adams Takes Control Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 13, 2021 | No Comments

The future mayor was at the White House. Meanwhile, the much-vaunted New York City press corps couldn't help but notice that the actual mayor of New York City wasn't. Plus other news (not much of it, that is!).

A crash in Manhattan. Manhattan DA candidate Lucy Lang proposes adding restorative-justice measures to penalties for reckless drivers. Photo: Brecht Bug via Flckr

OPINION: Treat Traffic Violence Like Other Violence

By Lucy Lang | May 15, 2021 | No Comments

New Yorkers should not have to choose between ending mass incarceration and safety, says Manhattan DA candidate Lucy Lang. Restorative-justice techniques can help achieve both.

The governor's lone 2020 subway trip. Photo: Governor's Office

Gov. Cuomo Restores 24-7 Service on Filthy, Crime-Ridden Subway that He Runs But Doesn’t Ride

By Dave Colon | May 3, 2021 | No Comments

"Have you been on the subway? Because I have. And I was scared," the governor says.