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Arrests of Drunk Drivers Are Falling Even as Crashes are Historically High: Report
August 6, 2021
SEE IT: TA Video Says You Shouldn’t Have To Be An Olympian Just to Live in NYC
The thrill of victory. The agony of the streets.
August 6, 2021
SEE IT: Cop-Motorist Mayhem on Fordham Road in the Bronx
What a citizen video tells us about traffic on a notoriously dangerous street.
August 5, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Kicking the Can’ Edition
After years of study, the mayor leaves the teetering BQE for the next guy — or maybe the one after that. Plus other news.
August 5, 2021
SEE IT: 500 People Enjoying the 34th Avenue Open Street in Just 30 Minutes
It only takes a few seconds to see what Jackson Heights will lose if the Department of Transportation fails to protect what it calls its "gold standard" open street. Watch Clarence Eckerson's new film now.
August 4, 2021
OPINION: Build the Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path Now!
The DOT should not allow dangerous conditions for walkers and bikers to fester until the end of 2022. But it will — so as not to inconvenience motorists.
August 4, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: History is Bunk Edition
Our big scoop yesterday didn't go the way it was supposed to. Plus other news.
August 3, 2021
Fact-Check: E-Bikes Cause Very Few Injuries
No matter how you slice it, the main danger remains car drivers.
August 3, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: City Cleanup Corps to Take Over Running Fort Greene Open Streets — Others to Follow?
"It's terrific," said one volunteer coordinator along Willoughby Avenue, South Portland Avenue and Hall Place — three extremely popular open streets primarily because of the work of the volunteers to keep cars off the roadway.
August 2, 2021
What Will They Do? Incoming Brooklyn Council Members Speak!
After the dust has settled on the primary elections for next year's City Council, we began reaching out to the presumptive new lawmakers from dozens of districts that will get new leadership on Jan. 1, 2022 to see what transportation priority the incoming Council Member has at the top of his or her list. Today, we focus on Brooklyn.
July 29, 2021
