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Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Must Think Bigger: Advocates

Enthusiasm for the "smart curbs" plan was a bit muted, though there is a little for everyone in it. But not enough for Don Shoup!

June 17, 2024

You — Yes You — Can Help Connect Grand Army Plaza To Prospect Park

The city is considering expanding the plaza on the north tip of Prospect Park to connect to Grand Army Plaza.

June 14, 2024

Pickleball, Dog Run Coming To Plaza Under Brooklyn Bridge

The lots sandwiching the Brooklyn Bridge will reopen for the first time in 15 years.

June 12, 2024

Queens Pol: DOT Needs to Solve ‘Moped Crisis’ in Paseo Park

Residents fear mopeds on the "gold standard" open street — and the local Council member is focused on a better design.

June 11, 2024

Key Element of City of Yes is a Big ‘No’ in Car-Loving Parts of Brooklyn

Key Brooklyn community board chairs signaled on Tuesday night a resounding "no" for a key part of Mayor Adams's signature "City of Yes" zoning proposal.

June 5, 2024

BIKELASH! DOT Waters Down Northeast Queens Protected Lanes

"It's an issue of people prioritizing convenience over safety," said one community board member.

June 5, 2024

#StuckAtDOT: Weeks After Truck Slams into Concrete, Residents Are Waiting For Safety

A month ago a truck driver slammed into a pedestrian refuge island at the intersection of Flatbush and DeKalb avenues. It still hasn't been fixed.

June 4, 2024

Wider Crosstown Bike Lanes Coming on 2 Midtown Strips

It's the latest effort to take advantage of the predicted reduction in vehicle traffic from congestion pricing and increase cycling.

June 3, 2024

City Officials Unveil ‘Bike Boulevard’ Design for 31st Avenue in Queens

The redesign promises to give Astoria a safe east-west corridor with protected bike lanes and directional changes to divert car traffic.

May 31, 2024

Red Hook Push for Bus to Manhattan Grows as MTA Eyes ‘Options’

Red Hook residents want a direct bus to Manhattan now!

May 31, 2024