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Mamdani’s Path to Low Traffic Neighborhoods Could Run Through Queens
Mamdani could make the World's Borough the "envy of the world."
May 20, 2026
Ahead of World Cup, Mamdani Unveils Plan to Speed Up Buses From LaGuardia Airport
The eastbound bus lane will run on Broadway from 69th Street to Roosevelt Avenue, serving the free Q70 airport shuttle.
May 13, 2026
‘Gold Standard’ Open Street Has Two Paths Forward To Become True ‘Paseo Park’
The DOT is contemplating two options for the 1.3 mile-long linear park in Jackson Heights. Which would you choose?
November 26, 2025
Report: A Calmer 34th Avenue Open Street Starts on Northern Boulevard
Supporters the 34th Avenue open street hope design changes can help calm the strip and redirect faster riders to a safer Northern Boulevard.
June 17, 2025
Pols Detail ‘Road Map’ For Safe Streets in Western Queens
A group of western Queens lawmakers released a plan for street safety projects they want to see before 2030.
November 28, 2023
EYES ON THE STREET: Citi Bike Comes to Jackson Heights
One of the city's famously diverse neighborhoods is diversifying its transportation options.
August 21, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines: The Best Neighborhood on Twitter Edition
People have been losing their shit over Autumn Florek's "Best Neighborhood in the City" March Madness-style bracket, which enters the finals today. Plus all the other news.
January 13, 2022
ANALYSIS: DOT Plan for ‘Gold Standard’ 34th Ave. Open Street is A Step Forward, But Definitely Not a ‘Linear Park’
But it does hold the promise of reducing thru-traffic with 24-7 diverters, plazas, shared space and other treatments.
October 19, 2021
1,000! Clarence Eckerson’s Streetfilms Hits the Ultimate Milestone
The 'Orson Welles of the Streets' looks back on the advent of his 1,000th installment.
September 3, 2021
Open-Street Killjoys in Jackson Heights Tried To Silence the Circus
Opponents of the 34th Avenue space lash out at another activity for kids.
July 19, 2021
