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Would-be Queens borough president Costa Constantinides. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

StreetsPAC: Vote Costa Constantinides for Queens Borough President

By Streetsblog | Mar 9, 2020 | No Comments

Council Member Costa Constantinides is the "best choice [on] safer streets and better public transportation," according to StreetsPAC's endorsement of the Astoria lawmaker in the March 24 special election.

Council Member Donovan Richards, center, address reporters at a bus redesign rally in Jamaica. Photo: Dave Colon

Queens Pol (And Would-Be Borough President) Demands a Busway in Jamaica

By Dave Colon | Mar 6, 2020 | No Comments

Council Member Donovan Richards — who is also running for Beep — said Archer Avenue in Jamaica should go car free to support better transit.

Council Member Joe Borelli shows the spot in Annadale where he wants a raised crosswalk. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Can DOT Just Give Joe Borelli a Damn Crosswalk?

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 5, 2020 | No Comments

A Staten Island lawmaker known for his recidivist speeding is, at least, trying to help pedestrians in Annadale. But the city is reluctant.

A screenshot of the Staten Island Speed Cameras Facebook page. Image: Streetsblog

INFILTRATED! Staten Island Anti-Camera Facebook Group Celebrates Speeders, Trump

By Streetsblog | Mar 4, 2020 | No Comments

The Facebook group that serves as the voice of the Yellow Ribbon Vigilante Movement on Staten Island is dominated by unrepentant violent Trumpist lawbreakers.

After the vigils, advocates say that there has to be more support for crash victims and their families. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

New York Could Be First To Adopt ‘Crash Victims Bill of Rights’

By Dave Colon | Mar 4, 2020 | No Comments

"There's just a huge need for it," said Amy Cohen of the advocacy group, Families for Safe Streets.

Fools rush in where mayors fear to tread.

Oh, Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round Some Random Poles!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 3, 2020 | No Comments

Streetsblog goes on the offensive against Staten Islanders who are telling reckless drivers where the should slow down for speed cameras — by warning them that they should slow down everywhere!

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