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Flatbush Hatzolah workers on the scene of a 2019 crash on Coney Island Avenue. Note the crushed bike against the building wall. Photo: Yeshiva World News

Monday’s Headlines: Enough is Enough Edition

By Streetsblog | Aug 12, 2019 | 47 Comments
We said it after the first cyclist was killed this year and we'll say it again today as we mourn Jose Alzorriz, the Park Slope resident who yesterday became the 19th dead cyclist this year: Enough is enough. Plus the other news from the weekend.
Remember her? Queens Borough President Donovan Richards reappointed Kim Ohanian to Community Board 7.

Friday’s Headlines: Who Will Stop Kim Ohanian? Edition

By Streetsblog | Aug 9, 2019 | 13 Comments
Streetsblog offers a step-by-step guide for any Queens Community Board 7 member who has the guts to make a motion to kick the street safety pariah off the panel. Plus all the other news by clicking the headline above.
Blather.

Thursday’s Headlines: Meet The New Steve Cuozzo Edition

By Streetsblog | Aug 8, 2019 | 11 Comments
Today we learn that there is no community problem that old people won't blame on cyclists. That, plus the rest of the days news. Just click the headline above!
Carlos Menchaca. Photo: Ben Kuntzman

Wednesday’s Headlines: Carlos Menchaca’s Bike Lane Party Edition

By Streetsblog | Aug 7, 2019 | 7 Comments
Sure, Sunset Park Council Member Carlos Menchaca is happy that he's getting more bike lanes. But the challenge is building a bike network in neighborhoods where local electeds demagogue instead of lead. That and the rest of the stories by clicking the headline above.
Arthur Schwartz. Photo: @advocat4justice/Twitter

Tuesday’s Headlines: Sympathy for Arthur Schwartz? Edition

By Streetsblog | Aug 6, 2019 | 6 Comments
Has the lawyer for the rich West Village and Chelsea residents made us rethink our initial disgust? That and other stories when you click the headline above.

Monday’s Headlines: ‘Hey, Mister Softee — Slow Down!’ Edition

By Streetsblog | Aug 5, 2019 | 33 Comments
I scream, you scream, we all scream ... at Mister Softee! Two more cyclists report sighting of the vanilla villain on the Addabbo Bridge. Plus all the other stories from the weekend.

Friday’s Headlines: Bronchitis Happens Edition

By Streetsblog | Aug 2, 2019 | 9 Comments
See that picture? That's our editor all day yesterday, as he was laid up with a terrible cough later determined to be bronchitis mixed with his usual rage at car owners. So click above for that story and all the others from Thursday.
Photo: Vivian Lipson

Thursday’s Headlines: The Wealthy Lose Round One Edition

By Streetsblog | Aug 1, 2019 | 5 Comments
The Central Park West bike lane lives to fight another day (photo). Plus all the day's news.
Madison Lyden's bike after she was killed on Central Park West on Aug. 10, 2018.

Wednesday’s Headlines: See You in Court Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 31, 2019 | 4 Comments
A languid summer day burst into a frenzy late on Tuesday when a riot of rich Upper West Siders sued the city to stop its plans for a live-saving protected bike lane on Central Park West. That story and more in our day's headlines.
The driver of this van admitted that he opened his door into cyclist Em Samolewicz, who was then hit by a truck. The van driver was finally issued a summons. Photo: Dave Colon

Tuesday’s Headlines: The New York Post Is Wrong AGAIN Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 30, 2019 | 9 Comments
The New York Post continues to spiral into a cyclist-hating frenzy, even as another bike rider is killed. Plus all the other news just by clicking the headline above.
Riders took over Sixth Avenue to demand safety for cyclists at the Critical Mass ride on Friday, July 26, 2019. Photo: Michael Kaess

Monday’s Headlines: The New York Post Is Wrong Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 29, 2019 | 1 Comment
Lots of good people work at the New York Post. But they aren't the people writing editorials — as the latest trolling by the tabloid shows. Plus other stories from over the weekend.
The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad does not play a role in Vision Zero and should be taken away from the NYPD, argues this op-ed. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Friday’s Headlines: ‘Green Wave’ or Waving the White Flag Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 26, 2019 | 1 Comment
The day's news was dominated by Mayor de Blasio's bicycle safety announcement, which Streetsblog both loved and hated. Click the headline above for all those stories...and others!
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