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Drivers ignore the Jamaica Avenue busway, which Council Members Nantasha Williams (top) and Selvena Brooks-Powers want to eliminate. Photo: Noah Martz

Two Queens Pols Want City to Eliminate the Jamaica Busways

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 18, 2022 | No Comments

Meanwhile, a bus rider says, “Drivers don’t follow the rules! They’re constantly standing in no standing zones, which causes congestion. It's important that the city prioritizes those who take public transit.”

This is the scene moments after the driver hit and killed a pedestrian on the last day of 2018 in Jackson Heights. Photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

Gov. Hochul Signs Law Adding Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety Awareness to Driver’s License Requirements

By Dave Colon | Jul 15, 2022 | No Comments

New drivers for the first time will be tested on their knowledge of pedestrian and cyclist safety as a part of the requirements for obtaining a license in New York, according to a law that the governor signed Friday.

What was supposed to be the "urban room" as part of the massive Pacific Park development. Source: BrooklynSpeaks

Hold Developer Accountable for Failed Promises at Brooklyn Mega-Project: Advocates

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 15, 2022 | No Comments

Whatever happened to our "Urban Room"?

FERRY INTERESTING: Mayor Adams Raises Base Fare on City’s Boats

By Dave Colon | Jul 14, 2022 | No Comments

The city will raise the base fare on the NYC Ferry system by nearly 50 percent, but in doing so, Adams said he would shore up the service and make it more equitable with reduced fares for low-income residents.

"Money doesn't trickle down. Monday always pools."

Thursday’s Headlines: Corporate Welfare for Steven Roth Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 14, 2022 | No Comments

Reinvent Albany's newest study confirmed some of the worst fears about the Penn Station boondoggle. Plus all the other news.

Assembly Member Bobby Carroll (inset) supports congestion pricing.

Community Leaders Slam DOT for Planned BQE Detours

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 13, 2022 | No Comments

Community leaders and pols affected by next year's repairs to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway are slamming the city for its detour plan.

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