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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit
Businesses are suing — and doubling down on anti-safety misinformation — about a simple and important traffic calming and protected bike lane project in Astoria.
August 8, 2025
DOT Stands By Astoria Bike Lane Plan Despite Foes’ ‘Childish’ Outbursts
DOT is sticking by its protected bike lane proposal after a raucous community board meeting in Astoria.
June 20, 2025
Eyes on the Street: Astoria’s Big Beautiful 31st Avenue Bike Boulevard
Streetsblog paid a visit to New York City's widest on-street protected bike lane ever, which is up and running in Astoria.
May 30, 2025
DOT To Add Bike Lanes Under Elevated Tracks in Astoria This Summer
It's one of a handful of bike lanes repurposing road space beneath elevated train tracks.
April 8, 2025
Astoria to NYPD: Stop These Excessive Police Chases
The NYPD's 114th Precinct must eliminate "unnecessary" police chases through mostly residential Astoria because they have "dramatically reduced" public safety with very little upside, a Queens community board said last week.
December 23, 2024
Astoria Residents are Fighting Car Culture One Cop at a Time
Why does this one precinct in a quiet corner of a residential neighborhood have so many high-speed police chases?
December 2, 2024
Cyclist Killed By Driver Fleeing Cops in Another High-Speed Chase
The NYPD’s latest car chase killed a cyclist in Astoria.
October 23, 2024
City Officials Unveil ‘Bike Boulevard’ Design for 31st Avenue in Queens
The redesign promises to give Astoria a safe east-west corridor with protected bike lanes and directional changes to divert car traffic.
May 31, 2024
Driver Who Killed 7-Year-Old Gets Probation After DA Katz Quietly Downgraded Charges
A child is dead — but this driver walked.
January 22, 2024
2023 in Review: Who is the Activist of the Year?
Little changes on New York City's streets without fighting for it — but who did it best? Please vote for this year's honoree.
December 27, 2023
