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‘Bedford Slip’ Plaza Returns Full-Time To Greenpoint For G Train Shutdown

The northernmost block of of Bedford Avenue in Greenpoint will be an around-the-clock pedestrian plaza through at least Aug. 12.

July 8, 2024

Safety for McGuinness Blvd. Was a Winning Issue for Greenpoint Pols

Safety foes convinced Mayor Adams "the community" opposed the effort, but Tuesday's election results begged to differ.

June 28, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: Road Safety is No Accident Edition

There were two big stories over the weekend — and both were about street safety. Plus other news.

May 20, 2024

Drawing Lines: NYPD Precinct Steals Sidewalk with Unauthorized Paint Job

Cops at the 94th Precinct in Greenpoint have stolen public space with some paint. Whatever happened to the Integrity Control Officer?

April 4, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: Primary Colors Edition

The most interesting story yesterday was that street safety champion, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, had landed a Democratic primary challenger. Plus other news.

April 2, 2024

Company That Fought McGuinness Safety Project Wants to Seize Bklyn Street for Private Backlot

Broadway Stages to Greenpoint residents: "Street safety for me, not for thee."

March 28, 2024

Greenpoint Woman Dies from Injuries Sustained in Crash

The driver's RAM truck had been nabbed by city speed cameras 26 times since 2018, including nine times last year.

February 25, 2024

Serious Crash in Greenpoint Again Reveals Flaws in City Design, Enforcement Against Reckless Drivers

A woman was seriously injured — and is clinging to life — because a driver with a long record of recklessness slammed into her on a Greenpoint Street as she came home with milk.

February 22, 2024

Upcoming G Train Closures Demand Bus-Only Lane to Keep Riders Moving

More people ride the G (150,000) than use the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (130,000). But a lengthy shutdown of the BQE would be national news.

February 5, 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