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Candles mark the spot where Ivan Morales was killed. Photo: Steven Vago

Cyclist Injuries Still Soaring In The Bronx — Despite Falling Citywide

By Julianne Cuba | Jun 18, 2020 | No Comments

Injuries to Bronx cyclists soared last week compared to the same time period last year — even as total collisions are down, and as bike injuries in the other four boroughs are also down, according to NYPD statistics.

Community Board 7's committee meeting on Tuesday night featured Chris Cooper (bottom right corner), the birder who was threatened by a dog walker in Central Park last month.

‘Progressive’ West Siders Again Call for MORE Policing in Central Park — With Support of Birder Chris Cooper

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jun 16, 2020 | No Comments

An Upper West Side community panel has once again called for more NYPD enforcement in Central Park — and this time, it had the support of a prominent victim of the specter of police violence.

The East Village on Friday night. Photo: EV Grieve

Crowds at Restaurants Show the Need For Open Space Now

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jun 13, 2020 | No Comments

No, really, don't make him come down here, Mayor de Blasio — do something.

Will Mayor de Blasio Cut Another NYPD Tentacle — The One Holding Onto DOT?

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jun 13, 2020 | No Comments

Advocates want more the NYPD out of public space. Here's a story about why they have a point.

DOT Adding Badly Needed Protected Bike Lanes on Cross Bay Boulevard

By Dave Colon | Jun 12, 2020 | No Comments

A dangerous, speedway-like stretch of Cross Bay Boulevard is getting a safety upgrade in the form of protected bike lanes on both sides of the wide street.

More please, says the Council. File photo: Dave Colon

Pols Ramp Up Demand for De Blasio to Help Long-Suffering Bus Riders

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jun 11, 2020 | No Comments

Dear Mayor de Blasio: Why are you consigning bus riders to "miserable" service?

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