Streetsblog Editorial Board
The Streetsblog Editorial Board consists of Gersh Kuntzman, Mark Gorton and Lisa Orman of Open Plans. The views of the editorial board are not reflective of the staff of Streetsblog.
Recent Posts
Wednesday’s Headlines: Back to the Future Edition
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A 15-year struggle to pedestrianize Bedford Avenue gets us thinking about activism, urgency and Council Member Chi Ossé. Plus all the other news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Oh, Rats Edition
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We were pleased that Streetsblog was referenced several times in New York Magazine's cover story on outdoor dining. But we were also disappointed that its writer ignored some of the best stuff we told him. Plus other news of the day.
Monday’s Headlines: A Halloween Treat Edition
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This is all treat, no trick. The Department of Transportation will keep cars away from kids on Halloween. Plus other news.
Friday’s Headlines: A Big DOT Day Edition
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Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez began the day by cutting the ribbon on the new bike lane on Bronxdale Avenue (and scootering on it), but there was lots more news all day long.
Thursday’s Headlines: Working In Our Pajamas Edition
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Our favorite story of the day was summed up by this Crain's headline: "Working from home means more sleep, less work." Plus all the other news of the day.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Let’s Just Get to the News, OK Edition
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The baseball gods were messing with us yesterday. So let's just get to the news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Trash Talk Edition
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The big news of the day was that the Adams administration is finally taking a razor to New York's 5 o'clock shadow. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: Kevin Duggan Joins Streetsblog Edition
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Kevin Duggan is no stranger to readers of our daily news digest. And now he's with Streetsblog! That big news plus all the news from the weekend.
Friday’s Headlines: Sixth Avenue of the Americas Edition
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We're kinda of two minds when it comes to the big relaunch of the "Avenue of the Americas," which then-Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia rebranded Sixth Avenue in 1945. Plus all the other news of the day.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Looks Like We Picked the Wrong Day to Give Up Coffee Edition
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From the assignment desk: It's going to be a busy day today. But first, the news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Slow(ish) News Day Edition
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Like us, it looks like all the other news outlets took off for Indigenous Peoples Day, as there was very little reporting going on in town. But here's what we got...
Monday’s Headlines: Wait Til Next Year Edition
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Here's hoping you didn't waste your weekend watching the Mets tear your heart out over and over and over again. But if you did, here's a digest of all the news you missed.