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Teen Cyclist Killed in College Point — Evidence of the Decline of Vision Zero
The teenager who was struck by a reckless hit-and-run driver on the notoriously dangerous commercial part of College Point Boulevard in College Point last week has died, cops said on Thursday.
June 10, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines: Drop It Like a Cop Edition
The NYPD gets away with beating heads. And all the other news.
June 10, 2021
OPINION: A Linear Park on 34th Avenue is ‘The Best Thing’ for People with Disabilities
"To people who oppose the plan, I ask: The whole whole world is polluted by cars, so exactly where do we go? My cancer was brought on by the pollution caused by cars. I have to get fresh air."
June 9, 2021
DECISION 2021: A Preview of Two Manhattan Uptown Council Districts
Districts 7 and 10 have lively races with several street-savvy candidates.
June 9, 2021
TODAY: Kathryn Garcia Nabs Coveted StreetsPAC Endorsement
The former Sanitation Commissioner now has even more "street" cred.
June 8, 2021
What NYC Needs Now: Public Space Management
A lively online session looks at the promise and pitfalls of open streets.
June 8, 2021
Reckless Drunk Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested after Midtown Crash
A drunk driver was arrested for hitting a pedicab, several cars and then a pedestrian in a wild, high-speed crash near the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Sunday night, cops said.
June 7, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: Crazy Weekend Endorsements Edition
What a weekend for readers of political tea-leaves! AOC! StreetsPAC! Plus all the other news you need.
June 7, 2021
OPINION: How New York, London and Paris Can Become ‘Car-Free Megacities’
A new campaign uses data to persuade mayors to embrace car reduction.
June 7, 2021
AOC’s Council Endorsements Raise Questions About Her Commitment to Livable Streets
One thing you know about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Safe streets and transit equity just aren't her top priority.
June 6, 2021