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Yang Unveils Placard Abuse Crackdown Plan as Adams Calls the Corruption a ‘New Paltz’ Issue
“Violent crime is skyrocketing in New York. Maybe parking is the big crime problem in New Paltz, but not in New York," said the campaign of the Brooklyn Borough President, one of the city's most notorious placard abusers.
April 15, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines: Welcome to the Mayoral Race, Eric Adams Edition
The Brooklyn Beep stakes his claim to the mayoralty on police "reform." But there's more to public safety.
November 19, 2020
DOT Commissioner Says She Feels Comfortable Riding on Unprotected Roads, But Newbie Cyclists Don’t
At a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of a new protected bike lane on Flatbush Avenue on Thursday, DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg shrugged off concerns that the city's many unprotected bike lanes don't make cyclists feel comfortable.
November 5, 2020
DE BLASIO HAS PUNTED: So How Will The Next Mayor Fix the Brooklyn Bridge?
Streetsblog asked five candidates who are running, or expected to run, for mayor what they would do about the overcrowded conditions if elected.
July 6, 2020
Lord Almighty! Now Adams Defends Deadly Double-Parking — As Long as the Driver is a Church-Goer!
The Brooklyn Borough President defended drivers who double-park if they do so while going to pray at church.
January 23, 2020
City To End Parking at Brooklyn Borough Hall — Once The Beep Leaves Office
The Parks Department has finally lowered the boom — well, sort of. Parking will be banned starting in 2022, after Borough President Eric Adams leaves office.
January 23, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: Eric Adams Nuclear Fallout Edition
Everyone got a second day out of Brooklyn Borough President Eric "Go Back to Iowa!" Adams's racially charged rant. Plus the other news (there was other news?).
January 22, 2020
Streetsies 2019: Placard Abuse of the Year
We live in hope that this scourge, after many reform attempts, will end. But we're not counting on it.
December 27, 2019
Wednesday’s Headlines: Pray for Safety Edition
Can we get an "Amen!"? On Thursday, Families for Safe Streets will renew the call for religious leaders to play a bigger role in Vision Zero. That and other other headlines from a busy Tuesday.
October 23, 2019
Brooklyn Beep Favors Women Employees Over Men in Illegal Parking
Sexism, paternalism, and corruption — such a wonderful Brooklyn combination!
September 4, 2019
