Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Staten Island

This is the crash scene, from the perspective of the killer driver. Photo: Google

Unlicensed Driver Kills Cyclist in Staten Island; Receives Minor Charges

By Gersh Kuntzman | May 23, 2020 | No Comments

A Staten Island cyclist was run down by a driver on a quiet street mere feet from his home on Friday morning — and the driver was charged because he was unlicensed, police said.

Front Street at Canal Street on the Staten Island waterfront. Photo: Vince DiMiceli

Op-Ed: The Mayor’s ‘Open Streets’ Program is Failing Staten Island

By Kamillah Hanks and Rose Uscianowski | May 18, 2020 | No Comments

Staten Island has the second-highest rate of COVID-19 infections, yet the least amount of open streets.

No liquified natural gas engine for this baby! Photo: wildmeyers.com

DOT Lost Millions in Federal Funds for Staten Island Ferry

By Eve Kessler | May 15, 2020 | No Comments

The city blames the feds. The feds blame the city. But the bottom line? We lost out on more than $2 million in funding to make a Staten Island Ferry boat cleaner.

De Blasio May Give In To Staten Island’s Bizarre Open Streets Revolt

By Vince DiMiceli | May 12, 2020 | No Comments

Staten Island drivers just can't give up a single freakin' roadway.

UPDATED: NYPD Will No Longer Respond to Minor Car Crashes

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 30, 2020 | No Comments

The NYPD has made thousands of crashes on Staten Island simply disappear — and now is poised to do the same thing for the entire city.

The mayor listened to the devil on his shoulder when it came to budget cuts.

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Monday’s Headlines: No, You’re Not Going Crazy Edition

By Streetsblog | Mar 9, 2020 | No Comments

You're right! We didn't do headlines on Friday — so we're compensating with lots and lots of news today!

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