Eve Kessler
Email Eve Kessler at eve@streetsblog.org
Recent Posts
Several Manhattan DA Hopefuls Miss Mark on the Crisis of Reckless Driving
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A West Side Democratic forum for the most part showcases excuse-making and ignorance.
Thursday’s Headlines: Welcome to the Mayoral Race, Eric Adams Edition
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The Brooklyn Beep stakes his claim to the mayoralty on police "reform." But there's more to public safety.
Mayor Caught Flatfooted on Law-Breaking Trump Car Protests
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As law-breaking Trumpists flood the streets, New Yorkers are hoping that the mayor and his Trump-endorsing police force can keep the peace.
Monday’s Headlines: Pre-Election Potpourri Edition
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The NYPD's new Transportation Bureau chief had something for everyone in a first interview.
New York Must Do More To End Racism in Auto Insurance
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As Black Lives Matter forces an industry reckoning, the state has taken baby steps to reduce discrimination.
Thursday’s Headlines: Shops Ahoy! Edition
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The mayor is singing a new tune for 'The Sidewalks of New York.'
City Plans Avenue C, Houston Street Protected Bike Lanes
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The proposal comes as the East River Park and greenway will close for flood remediation.
Auto Insurance Companies Subsidize Road Carnage. Here’s How
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It costs less to insure an SUV, despite its role in the pedestrian death crisis. And drunk drivers barely pay more for insurance (why can they even get insurance again?).
Vision Zero Cities: Use the Curb Better
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Vision Zero Conference panel says 'amenities' are coming — and drivers will pay for space.
COVID Killed the Morning Rush — But Spread Pain All Day
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Report finds national trend is especially pronounced in NYC — with implications for "carmageddon."
Another Community Board Calls for City to Stop Discriminating Against Pedestrians
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Upper West Side joins the push for DOT to just install "neckdowns" wherever the safety improvement is needed.
State Audit Finds Some Dysfunction at DOT
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The state watchdog finds broken traffic cameras, interminable studies, missing fixes in four-year review of DOT practices.