Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Robert Holden

Council Member Robert Holden caught this DOT driver operating his city-owned vehicle recklessly.

Discipline for Recklessly Driving DOT Employee — But What Discipline?

By Gersh Kuntzman | Apr 6, 2023 | No Comments

The Department of Transportation has told a Queens Council member that it has taken "action" against an employee whom the pol spotted driving recklessly and aggressively in Midtown last month — but the agency declined several opportunities to reveal "action" it took.

Citi Bike Finally Coming to Maspeth in January After Lengthy Delay

By Gersh Kuntzman | Dec 1, 2022 | No Comments

The news comes after a tumultuous community board meeting included a threat to bar cycling advocates from entering.

Cycle of Rage: Pro-Car Council Members are the Ones Who Politicize DOT’s Work

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 12, 2022 | No Comments

Fortunately, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez will not be Council Member Bob Holden's executioner.

The intersection of Cooper and Cypress avenues in Queens is so dangerous that when you see a hearse, you're not surprised. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

DOT Commish Promises Safety Improvements at Queens Intersection Where Pedestrian Was Run Over Three Times

By Gersh Kuntzman | Feb 23, 2022 | No Comments

Ydanis Rodriguez promised that his agency would make safety improvements at a notorious Queens intersection, but it will take a few more days.

NYPD officials, including Deputy Chief Isa Abbassi, (far right) testified on Tuesday.

Amid Multiple Investigations, NYPD Defends Its 311 Response at Council Hearing

By Jesse Coburn | Oct 27, 2021 | No Comments

City Council members voiced frustration with the NYPD's handling of 311 complaints about illegal parking at a hearing Tuesday, but police officials defended the department's efforts.

Council Member Calls For Probe of Alleged 311 Harassment

By Jesse Coburn | Oct 26, 2021 | No Comments

And meanwhile, Council Member Bob Holden told Streetsblog he has also been the victim of "inappropriate" calls from cops.

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