June 4, 2024 By Max Parrott A Jackson Heights town hall, organized by Council Member Shekar Krishnan (D-Jackson Heights) on Thursday, zeroed in on the issue of illegal moped use in the newly opened linear park on 34th Avenue. Public testimony centered on residents’ fears over mopeds, defined as small motorcycles or motorized scooters that… Read more »
Jun. 2, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld G train commuters are preparing for a tough summer as the MTA prepares to shut down the Crosstown Line in three phases starting at the end of this month. The first phase of the shutdown will last from June 28 through July 5, from Court Square in Long…
May. 20, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan One year after a student was struck by a car at the intersection in front of a Flushing elementary school, elected officials joined students to celebrate the installation of a new traffic signal they collectively advocated for. Each day, approximately 800 students safely pass through the front doors of…
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May. 16, 2024 By Anthony Medina The New York City Department of Transportation is inviting New Yorkers to ditch their rides and grab their bikes tomorrow, May 17, for a citywide Bike-to-Work Day. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, who heads the citywide department, shared the invitation with city riders at the height of Bike Month. Earlier…
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May. 14, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
New York City is set to expand its e-scooter share pilot program to several neighborhoods in eastern Queens this summer, three years after launching the program in the Bronx with the aim of expanding micro-mobility to new corners of the five boroughs.
Apr. 24, 2024 By Athena Dawson Representatives from the MTA and DOT gathered at the King Manor Museum in Jamaica last week to host an open house meeting focusing on the MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign proposal. The open house ran from 5-8:30 p.m. on Apr. 17. Throughout the night, a handful of residents trickled…
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Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced this year’s Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day event on Saturday, Apr. 20, with a record number of streets going car-free. New Yorkers can expect an action packed day filled with fun activities and educational events related to environmentalism, climate…
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Mar. 24, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
Legal loopholes have allowed some of New York City’s most reckless drivers to pile up tickets, sometimes by the dozen, and stay on the road anyway — until or even after killing or injuring other New Yorkers.
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.
Feb. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Downtown Jamaica Partnership launched three free new interactive street art installations in the heart of downtown Jamaica. The temporary installment dubbed the ‘‘Light Lane ” features colorful lights and music that emits from the three stationary bikes that make up the installments. When pedaled, different graphics appear on…
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