Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about East New York

James Neverson Killed by Motorist in East New York; No Charges Filed

By Brad Aaron | Sep 19, 2012 | 1 Comment

An MTA bus driver was struck and killed on his way to work in East New York Tuesday morning. James Neverson, 63, of Canarsie, had parked his car and was crossing at the intersection of East New York Avenue and Alabama Avenue, near a bus depot, when he was hit by the driver of a […]

Envisioning a Neighborhood Bike Plan for East New York and Brownsville

By Ben Fried | Jun 21, 2012 | 8 Comments

After local residents and community organizations began organizing to bring bike lanes to East New York and Brownsville last year, NYC DOT is developing a plan to stripe the first bike routes directly through these neighborhoods, and more could be on the way. The process underway in eastern Brooklyn offers an intriguing glimpse at how […]

Double Bus Lane and Sidewalk Extensions to Boost East New York Transit Hub

By Noah Kazis | May 18, 2012 | 3 Comments

The Department of Transportation unveiled a new design for one of Brooklyn’s most important transit hubs at a community board meeting Monday evening. By turning a single block of Van Sinderen Avenue into a one-way street, DOT plans to improve bus service and build new pedestrian space at East New York’s Broadway Junction, which serves […]

No Charges for Alleged Drunken Hit-and-Run Death of Brooklyn Woman

By Brad Aaron | Mar 22, 2012 | 11 Comments

Contrary to media reports, the Domino’s Pizza delivery driver accused of killing pedestrian Margaret Myers in Brooklyn earlier this month is not facing charges for her death. NYPD sources told the Post and Daily News that Videsh Badal was drunk and driving with a suspended a license when he ran down Myers, 69, on Wortman […]

“The Best Is Yet To Come” at Newly Car-Free New Lots Triangle

By Noah Kazis | Nov 22, 2011 | 8 Comments

More than 70 people packed into the New Lots Triangle in East New York this morning for the official ribbon cutting of a new public space, but perhaps the most important sign of the plaza’s popularity wasn’t the big crowd but the senior citizens who had simply stopped there to sit down and drink a […]

Ped Improvements Will Ease Transit Access in East New York, Port Richmond

By Noah Kazis | Jun 1, 2011 | 4 Comments

In two low-income neighborhoods, DOT is planning to make it easier and safer for residents to reach transit. In East New York [PDF] and Port Richmond [PDF], features like curb extensions, new sidewalks, and improved pedestrian ramps will be installed by next year. While both neighborhoods have rich transit options — that section of East […]