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A Round and Roundy: Open Streets ARE the Compromise
Our national treasure cartoonist Bill Roundy has read all the support for a linear park in Jackson Heights so, of course, he found the exact way to frame this story: what's a "compromise" if every street in this city is covered in cars?
May 19, 2021
Eyes on the Street: DOT’s Meeker Ave. Bike Lane Plan Finally Attacks Parking (Well, Some of It)
Like so many things, it's a start.
May 19, 2021
Andrew Yang Says Community Boards are ‘Positive For Democracy’ — Even When Reminded That They’re Not
He reiterated his support for the neighborhood panels when reminded that community boards frequently block life-saving road redesigns.
May 18, 2021
Streetsblog Adds Two Reporters in Huge Investment in Local Coverage
Now it's personnel.
May 18, 2021
OPINION: Treat Traffic Violence Like Other Violence
New Yorkers should not have to choose between ending mass incarceration and safety, says Manhattan DA candidate Lucy Lang. Restorative-justice techniques can help achieve both.
May 15, 2021
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: 34th Ave. Residents Describe Joy, Safety of Open Street
Kids can be kids. Friends can meet friends. And neighbors can feel like they live in a neighborhood again. That's the unmistakable takeaway from Streetfilms' latest effort to share the simple joy of having the city's best open street in your neighborhood.
May 14, 2021
OPINION: Council Member Dromm Clearly Supports Linear Park for 34th Avenue
The issue of community greenspace is personal to me, says Jackson Heights's council member. That’s why 34th Avenue should become a linear park.
May 14, 2021
STREETS WEEK! Mayor Finally Says that the Queens Boulevard Bike Lane Will Be Done by November
"This is crucial to a recovery for all of us — to have safety and streets that work," he said.
May 13, 2021
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
