April 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien More than 2,000 people have signed an online petition calling on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to scrap a proposed bike lane underneath the elevated N/W subway tracks on 31st Street in Astoria, arguing that a bike lane would pose significant safety risks for road users while causing “irreversible”… Read more »
Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York officials and organizations have hit out at reports that the Trump Administration is considering a move to halt the congestion pricing toll for motorists entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The New York Times reported Thursday afternoon that the Department of Transportation is considering a move…
Oct. 25, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The New York City Department of Transportation has announced a record number of 147 car-free Trick-or-Streets locations across the five boroughs for Halloween, including 30 locations in Queens. Now in its third year, the Trick or Streets initiative aims to help children enjoy Halloween safely while allowing all…
The MTA started handing out warnings to drivers on Monday along 10 bus routes with Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE), which is designed to combat illegal parking or blocking of bus stops. The 60-day warning period began on Sept. 16 on the Bx28, Bx35, Bx38, B35, B41, B42, M101, Q43, S46, and S79-SBS. Buses on…
Sep. 16, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki The MTA started handing out warnings to drivers on Monday along 10 bus routes with Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE), which is designed to combat illegal parking or blocking of bus stops. The 60-day warning period began on Sept. 16 on the Bx28, Bx35, Bx38, B35, B41, B42, M101,…
Mar. 5, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
Applications are now open for restaurants to join the city’s new, permanent outdoor dining program, Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday, as the administration unveiled prototypes for how the new modular, seasonal dining setups will look.
Dec. 28, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki
Don’t even think of getting behind the wheel on New Year’s if you’re planning to knock back drinks while celebrating.
Sep. 27, 2023 By Anthony Medina The residents of 107th Street between Park Lane South and Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill know better than to linger on the sidewalk for too long on any given day of the week. After years of residents losing their cars to reckless and speeding drivers, it’s a known rule…
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Sep. 21, 2023 By Anthony Medina Street repairs in the neighborhoods of Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Ridgewood have already begun this month for day and night time operating hours, according to Queens Community Board 5 (CB5). CB 5 first shared the Department of Transportation’s notification of day and night resurfacing in the district with…
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The New York City Department of Transportation announced Monday it will close parts of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for a few days so it can make some much-needed repairs next month.