Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Howard Yaruss

Cyclists and drivers mix in the traffic circle atop the Riverside Park Rotunda. Photo: Eve Kessler

Controversial Rotunda Project Proceeds Despite COVID Budget Woes

By Eve Kessler | Aug 11, 2020 | No Comments

The reconstruction of the Riverside Park Rotunda and traffic circle forges ahead — without the cycling safety measures the community demanded. Cue the complaints.

Safe-streets activists hold signs at Community Board 7's meeting. Andrew Rosenthal is at right. Photo: Eve Kessler

Upper West Side Panel Approves Neutered ‘No Parking’ Study

By Eve Kessler | Feb 5, 2020 | No Comments

CB 7's much-neutered resolution passes — finally! — with a huge display of parking angst.

Streetsies 2019: The Biggest Awards — The Biggest Winners

By Streetsblog | Dec 31, 2019 | No Comments

We've taken another trip around the sun, so it's time to announce this year's Streetsie Award winners!

A pro-car Upper West Side resident rises to defend his entitlement at the CB7 Transportation Committee Meeting in 2019. Some CB7 members are sorry that the body passed a resolution asking the city to consider curb uses other than parking. Photo: Eve Kessler

IT’S A DRAW: CB7 Panel Passes ‘Parking’ Resolution, But ‘Consensus’ Must Be Had

By Eve Kessler | Dec 11, 2019 | No Comments

Proposal to study whether private car storage is best uses of public space advances — at a price.

CB7 Transportation Committee Chairman Howard Yaruss makes a point at the board's December 2019 meeting. Photo: Screenshot

Entitled Car Owners Win Battle in Upper West Side War on Ultimate Perk: Free Parking

By Eve Kessler | Dec 4, 2019 | No Comments

Mere mention of alternatives to "free parking" sets off hysteria at a community board meeting.

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Thursday’s Headlines: Howard Yaruss is An American Treasure Edition

By Streetsblog | Nov 14, 2019 | No Comments

An Upper West Sider crusades against free parking — plus all the other news from a busy Wednesday.