Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about East Harlem

East Harlem Parks Report Recognizes Value of Livable Streets

By Stephen Miller | Nov 8, 2012 | 2 Comments

Because of its proximity to Central Park, you might be forgiven for assuming East Harlem has plenty of open space. But a new report from New Yorkers for Parks argues that the neighborhood is isolated from many of its parks by busy roads and other barriers. Streets and sidewalks, the group says, can play a crucial role […]

Eyes on the Street: Green Lane Sighting on Second Avenue at 122nd Street

By Ben Fried | Oct 18, 2012 | 6 Comments

Streetfilms’ Elizabeth Press was uptown today working on a piece about East Harlem’s long-awaited protected bike lanes. She passes along this view of the almost-rideable green lane on Second Avenue. Waiting for paint to dry has never been so thrilling.

Eyes on the Street: Bike, Pedestrian and Bus Upgrades Coming to East Harlem

By Brad Aaron | Oct 3, 2012 | 4 Comments

Streetsblog regular @J_uptown snapped these shots of developing infrastructure on First and Second Avenues in East Harlem, where DOT is installing a protected bike lane, shortening crossing distances for pedestrians, and speeding bus travel. Writes Jacob: It’s well underway, and nearly all of the ped islands are completed, and most of the striping is done […]

Cyclist Killed by Cabbie in East Harlem Identified as Shaquille Cochrane

By Brad Aaron | Aug 9, 2012 | 2 Comments

The cyclist struck and killed by a yellow cab driver in East Harlem late last month has been identified by NYPD as Shaquille Cochrane. On July 30 at approximately 7:50 p.m., Cochrane was hit at E. 108th Street and Park Avenue. Accounts of the crash vary, but according to NYPD, Cochrane was riding westbound on E. […]

Construction of East Harlem Protected Bike Lanes Slated to Start This Month

By Ben Fried | Aug 2, 2012 | 13 Comments

Before cleaning his workspace yesterday and packing up for New Haven, Noah Kazis snagged one more piece of good news, which it is my pleasure to report: DOT will begin constructing a protected bike lane on Second Avenue in East Harlem at the end of August. The first section to be built will stretch from […]

Per Usual, Uncertainty Surrounds Latest Manhattan Cyclist Fatality

By Brad Aaron | Aug 2, 2012 | 6 Comments

A cyclist struck and killed in East Harlem Monday night has yet to be identified pending notification of relatives, according to NYPD, while details of the crash remain uncertain and may not be known for months. On Monday evening at approximately 7:50 p.m., a male cyclist was hit by the driver of a yellow cab […]

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