Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Fort Greene

The crashed car at Vanderbilt and Lafayette. Credit: Streetsblog

Fort Greene Driver Hits and Injures Two People Before Fleeing on Foot

By Henry Beers Shenk | Aug 8, 2021 | No Comments

A violent driver caused chaos on Thursday afternoon in Fort Greene, injuring two pedestrians, hitting another vehicle, and then crashing into a fire hydrant before running from the scene.

The old man, shaming de Blasio. Photo: Streetsblog

Tuesday’s Headlines: History is Bunk Edition

By Streetsblog | Aug 3, 2021 | No Comments

Our big scoop yesterday didn't go the way it was supposed to. Plus other news.

All of the action takes place on the far right side.

SEE IT: Video Emerges of Bike Getting Vandalized — As Witnesses Do Nothing!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 1, 2019 | 19 Comments

Streetsblog contributor Steve Scofield has uncovered a video showing the woman who repeatedly vandalized his bike on a Fort Greene street last month — as witnesses walked by and did nothing.

Looks nice ... to some. Photo: ODA Architecture via Commercial Observer

Op-Ed: Pro-Development Message Downplays Gentrification Threat

By Rico Cleffi | Oct 1, 2019 | 26 Comments

Streetsblog has become the go-to place for a raging debate about housing policy!

Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards project in 2014. Dense developments such as this one can help transit and street safety, growth proponents argue. Photo: Chris Hamby/Flickr

Op-Ed: Density Is the Friend of Safe Streets and Transit

By Dan Miller | Sep 20, 2019 | 39 Comments

Why city transportation activists should seek alliances with pro-growth groups.

A street sign in Brooklyn declares no parking to accommodate a loading zone. This sign was removed on account of push-back by car owners. Photo: Kings County Politics

Op-Ed: More Residential Loading Zones Now!

By Hilda Cohen and Janet Liff | Sep 19, 2019 | 16 Comments

A simple measure to improve streets safety and help the majority runs afoul of selfish car owners. Will DOT prioritize the public over parkers?

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