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From the Top: Eric Adams Directly Ordered Cars Back Inside Staten Island Park

The former mayor got the city to move at warp speed for cars.

January 22, 2026

Memo to Mamdani: Rescind Central Park’s New 15-MPH Bike Speed Limit

The lower speed limit misapplies state law and sets a troubling precedent for cycling in New York City.

January 20, 2026

Mamdani Must Reverse Adams Putting Cars on Park Roads: Advocates

It's time to undo Adams's car-first maneuvers, parks advocates said.

January 15, 2026

Danger Ahead: City To Let Car Drivers Reoccupy Forest Park Next Week

Freedom Drive will no longer be free from drivers.

December 30, 2025

Community Board Defies Parents in Vote to Reopen Forest Park to Cars

The Parks Department appears to have given in to a vocal group of Queens drivers. Paging Mayor Mamdani!

November 14, 2025

Cop Who Fatally Struck a Man in Flushing Meadows Park Wasn’t Even Looking: Witnesses

And the NYPD has completely clammed up about the crash caused by one of its officers. State AG Letitia James is now investigating.

September 3, 2025

Op-Ed: Stop the ‘Flushing Skypark’ Scam

There's still time before the state alienates the "parkland" for Steve Cohen's casino.

Staten Islanders May Sue Over ‘Risky’ Rushed Return of Cars in Park

A truly outrageous land grab by drivers and self-style "safety" advocates is playing out in Staten Island.

May 1, 2025

‘Driggs Passage’ Shows Possible Car-Free Future for Brooklyn’s McCarren Park

The street could join parcels of McCarren Park bifurcated by cars.

August 3, 2024