John Surico

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How can we expect change from a precinct where cops illegally park and disrespect the neighbors? File photo

Astoria Residents are Angry About Street Safety. Will the NYPD Listen?

By John Surico | Mar 31, 2023 | No Comments

“I want to be able to brag about Astoria. I want to be able to say our community has a good relationship with the 114th. They listened. Here are statistics," one resident said after feeling encouraged.

Where Dolma Naadhun was killed on Newtown Road. The city has repainted the crosswalk and will add a bulbout.

After a Child’s Death, Can Newtown Road Be Reimagined?

By John Surico | Mar 20, 2023 | No Comments

Is this really the best the city can do?

Mayor Adams stood next to a selection of Sanitation compost bins at the recent announcement that universal composting pickup will start in Queens. Photo: Mayor's Office

OPINION: With Composting, Give the People More Options

By John Surico | Aug 14, 2022 | No Comments

If the city wants composting to go mainstream, it must make as many composting options as accessible as possible. Scalability is about choice: Plan for every situation.

The northwest entrance to the Astoria Heights Playground (center) lacks crosswalks or a stop sign. Photo: John Surico

#StuckAtDOT: The Case of the Missing Crosswalk

By John Surico | May 24, 2021 | No Comments

A block in Astoria with a playground and a school lacks crucial pedestrian infrastructure. Why?