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Mayor Adams Abruptly Calls Off Planned Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path Opening

The Queensboro Bridge's long-awaited pedestrian path was in the works to open this weekend — until Mayor Adams intervened.

March 14, 2025

A Child Went For a Walk on a Rural Highway Alone. His Mom Got Arrested For It.

Should parents — or the state? — be liable when their children walk on dangerous roads?

February 4, 2025

New DOT Report Questions Daylighting As Council Bill Gains Steam

Is DOT saying cars blocking your view is safe?

January 18, 2025

Queensboro Bridge Pedestrians and Cyclists Still Crunched for Space Despite Congestion Pricing Launch

A rundown of the key street design changes Mayor Adams must make to take advantage of congestion pricing.

January 7, 2025

See It: The McGuinness Road Diet Works — But Only Where the City Installed It

The road diet works, exposing the need to extend it all the way.

December 19, 2024

Sound Vision: Two Broadway Blocks To Get Permanent Upgrades

"We’re really looking to create a premier public space," said the DOT's Public Realm Unit acting lead. All right then!

November 27, 2024

Allowing Cars on Park Row Would — Wait for It! — Bring More Cars Downtown, DOT Says

Chinatown residents worry the move will undercut efforts to make the area more welcoming for residents and visitors.

November 19, 2024

‘Cutting Corners’: City Juices Stats for Intersection Safety Upgrades

The Adams administration is fudging the numbers to overstate its daylighting progress after the mayor's 2023 pledge to do 1,000 intersections per year.

October 25, 2024

Manhattanites To DOT: Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path ‘Without Delay’

"It’s really inappropriate for the DOT to delay," said one member of Manhattan Community Board 6.

October 11, 2024

Seniors to City: Fix Canal Street Now!

A new series of audits on Canal Street with older New Yorkers will show again the need for change.

October 4, 2024