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UNCIVIL WAR! Parking-Obsessed Opponents of Health, Safety and Parks Berate DOT Officials for an Hour
Is this what democracy looks like? If so, can we try another system?
May 13, 2021
STREETS WEEK! Now Mayor Creates ‘Open Boulevards’ to Bolster Outdoor Dining, Strolling
The mayor's "Open Streets: Restaurant" program has a new name and a broader mission.
May 12, 2021
OPINION: 34th Avenue is An Opportunity to Undo Decades of Unjust, Racist Policies
Streetsblog's "Park Week" continues with another opinion piece in support of a new petition drive for converting the 34th Avenue open street into a linear park.
May 12, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: Streetsblog’s ‘Park Week’ Continues
How about the mayor trying to steal the hype of our "Park Week" with his own "Streets Week!" announcement? Yes, City Hall commandeered the exclamation mark, but we have plenty of righteousness as we help Jackson Heights residents fight for more greenspace.
May 11, 2021
DONOVAN RICHARDS: A Linear Park on 34th Avenue Can Lead the Reimagining of Our Streets
Borough President Donovan Richards is the latest Queens elected official to champion a conversion of a car sewer into a 24-7 park.
May 11, 2021
Monday’s Headlines Kick off ‘Park Week’ at Streetsblog
OK, so it's not as graphic as "Shark Week" but it may be as bloody.
May 10, 2021
JESSICA GONZÁLEZ-ROJAS: Why I Support a Linear Park in Jackson Heights
The local Assembly member weighs in on the importance of open space for environmental justice.
May 10, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines: Some Linear Parks Are Apparently Better than Others Edition
Are rich people the only ones who can have nice things in this city? Plus all the other news.
May 5, 2021
Vision Zero in Decline: New Stats Show Blood Tide of Road Violence is Unchecked
April was the cruelest month — but the other months sucked, too.
May 4, 2021
THE COMPROMISE: New Open Streets Group Seeks ‘Linear Park’ for Jackson Heights
Finally, there's a real compromise on the table.
May 3, 2021
