Julianne Cuba
Email Julianne Cuba at julianne@streetsblog.org
Recent Posts
SEE IT: Bronx Cop Smashes Teen’s Bike
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What does destroying private property have to do with 'Courtesy, Professionalism, and Respect'?
Police Search For Fatal Hit-and-Run Driver Who Fled Queens Crash On Foot
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A hit-and-run driver fled his car on foot after fatally striking a woman’s car early Tuesday morning in Queens, killing the 72-year-old passenger and sending the 56-year-old driver to the hospital.
Council Members: Mayor Was Just Mouthing Off on Helmets, Licenses
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Remarks damaging to cycling may have originated with a journalist.
Gowanus Crash Spotlights Safety Problems of Rogue Private Garbage Carters
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Advocates renew calls for regulation after a truck driver plowed into a cyclist, leaving him in critical condition.
STREETSBLOG INTERVIEW: Sean Avery Loves Saying ‘Fuck You’ to People Blocking Bike Lanes
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'People have called me a jerk or ass my whole entire life,' the former New York Ranger said. 'The last thing that’s gonna happen is me being intimidated by that.'
Citi Bike Hits New Record With More Than 90,000 Rides in a Single Day
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New Yorkers are gleefully pushing the pedals of the blue bikes, leaving the mayor in the dust as he undermines city cycling.
Brooklyn Beep Favors Women Employees Over Men in Illegal Parking
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Sexism, paternalism, and corruption — such a wonderful Brooklyn combination!
STREETSBLOG INVESTIGATION: Hit-and-Run Drivers Injure Thousands — Why are So Few Ever Charged?
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Factors include badly worded state law, flawed NYPD investigations, juries comprised of drivers, and, let's face it, a general sense that vehicular crimes are not treated with the same level of seriousness as other crimes.
Coming Tuesday: A Hot Mess at Borough Hall As Adams Addresses Placard Abuse
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Borough President Adams says he wants to hear from the public about placard corruption. Fasten your seatbelts, people — it's going to be a bumpy ride!
Experts: Fix the Grand Street Bike Lane or Just Scrap It and Start Over!
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The much-anticipated Grand Street bike lane, which was supposed to become a critical route for cyclists as part of the city's expanding bike network, is in total chaos and puts bikers in more danger than it helps them.
Eyes on the Street: Hey, DOT, About That Protected 26th Street Bike Lane…
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It's not a protected bike lane if cars can park in it. Looking at you, West 26th Street.
UPDATE: City Finally Removes Abandoned Car That Anonymous Greenpointer Turned into Art Statement
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An abandoned car is an eyesore — unless its art!