Streetsblog

Recent Posts

Main photo: Julianne Cuba. Inset: Lisa Orman

Wednesday’s Headlines: Woe v. Rage Edition

By Streetsblog | May 4, 2022 | No Comments

Some were angry. Some were sad. All were worried.

Tuesday’s Headlines: God Save the NY Times Edition

By Streetsblog | May 3, 2022 | No Comments

When it comes to coverage of transportation issues in the city that bears its name, the New York Times is just an infuriating mess. Plus other news.

What pedestrians must wade through many nights. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Monday’s Headlines: Garbage Humor Edition

By Streetsblog | May 2, 2022 | No Comments

Our friends at Transportation Alternatives are equally obsessed with what we've been calling "New York's 5 o'clock shadow": the mounds of big black plastic garbage bags that cover the sidewalk. Plus other news.

Meet the Shiny New Electric Citi Bike (We Did!)

By Streetsblog | Apr 29, 2022 | No Comments

It may not quite be double the fun, but the new generation of Citi Bike electric bikes has a battery that can at least double the range.

It doesn't look like much, but Streetsblog got one abandoned car towed this week from a spot on Ocean Parkway (arrow).

Friday’s Headlines: Streetsblog Gets Action Edition

By Streetsblog | Apr 29, 2022 | No Comments

We finally got the NYPD to remove a long-abandoned neighborhood eyesore in Flatbush. Plus all the other news from yesterday.

Thursday’s Headlines: Let’s Get to It Edition

By Streetsblog | Apr 28, 2022 | No Comments

We got roped into covering a two-hour community board meeting in Queens (and writing it up!) last night, so we're going to get right to the day's news summary.