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The new Moynihan station. Photo: Governor's office

Thursday’s Headlines: Last Day of the Year Edition

By Streetsblog | Dec 31, 2020 | No Comments

It's the last day of a terrible year, but there is some good news: The new Moynihan station opened, and with it the specter of commuters no longer being treated like rats in a maze. Plus the other news from a slow day.

A stretch of protected bike lane that the city built in The Bronx in 2020.

Wednesday’s Headlines: Glass Half Full Edition

By Streetsblog | Dec 30, 2020 | No Comments

On Tuesday, Mayor de Blasio touted that his administration had managed to build 28.6 miles of protected bike lanes this year, despite COVID-19 staffing issues and budget cuts. That plus all the other news.

This is a photo simulation of a very real thing that has happened.

Tuesday’s Headlines: And the Beach Towel Winner Is… Edition

By Streetsblog | Dec 29, 2020 | No Comments

Monday was such a slow news day that we are wooding with the top story: Eric McClure is the winner of our "December Donation Drive" contribution challenge. That, plus the other stories.

Streetsies 2020: The Worst News of the Year ...

By Streetsblog | Dec 29, 2020 | No Comments

Before we throw 2020 into the blazing Dumpster, it's time for our annual year-in-review-style awards presentation to (dis)honor the worst piece of transportation news from the year.

... And the Best Transportation News

By Streetsblog | Dec 29, 2020 | No Comments

In a year that sucked big time, New Yorkers summoned their legendary toughness and made lemonade out of once-in-a-century lemons.

A Round and a Roundy: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer — And the NYPD Victim-Blames Again

By Streetsblog | Dec 28, 2020 | No Comments

We all know the old novelty song, "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" — but what if it actually happened? Our national treasure cartoonist explores.

Our old man editor recently obtained the Parks Department COVID-themed beach blanket (inset) at the Arsenal. Today, it goes to the biggest single donor.

Monday’s Headlines: Special Beach Blanket Fundraiser Edition

By Streetsblog | Dec 28, 2020 | No Comments

On your mark, get set, go: today, we'll be taking donations as we have been every day this month — but with a twist: the single biggest donor today will get the de rigeur beach accessory for 2021 (the Parks Department COVID-themed beach towel, photo above). That plus all the other news.