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Limited-edition ‘Welcome to Queens’ street signs go on sale as part of NYC DOT’s monthly drop

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Jul. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) on Thursday launched a limited sale of authentic “Welcome to Queens” street signs, celebrating the city’s most diverse borough through its monthly sign drop initiative. Only 50 of the hand-crafted signs—produced by the DOT’s Maspeth-based Sign Shop—are available for…

Op-ed: What the MTA won’t tell you about the Queens Bus Network Redesign

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Jul. 9, 2025 By Jack Nierenberg This op-ed is a response to a July 6 commentary published in amNewYork by New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow regarding the rollout of the Queens Bus Network Redesign.   MTA New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow demonstrates a lack of proper understanding of the chaos,…

Parking meter scam in NYC aims to get drivers’ bank, credit card information

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Jun. 8, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Drivers, beware! According to a transportation advisory issued on Friday, there is a new parking meter scam on NYC streets involving criminals looking to steal your money. The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) told drivers on June 6 about a parking-meter scam infiltrating ParkNYC meters, which are found…

Queensboro Bridge to open long-awaited pedestrian and bike lanes on May 18

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May. 13, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team City officials announced Tuesday that pedestrians and cyclists will soon have dedicated lanes on the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge, resolving a long-standing safety concern that forced both groups to share a narrow, congested path. Beginning May 18, the bridge’s north outer roadway will be reserved…

Op-ed: Safety for all on 31st Street requires more than a bike lane

DOT proposal image for 31st Street, showcasing protected bicycle lanes and floating parking spaces. Via Change.org

May 1, 2025 By Richard Khuzami This summer, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin installing a protected bike lane under the elevated N train on 31st Street in Astoria, stretching from 36th Avenue to Newtown Avenue. The redesign includes new curbside bike lanes with buffer zones, improved pedestrian crossings and—importantly—no loss of travel… Read more »

Southeast Queens officials demand inclusion in NYC’s Overnight Truck Parking Pilot program

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Mar. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Southeast Queens elected officials are slamming the NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) for not including the area in a recently launched commercial truck parking pilot program.   Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers and Nantasha Williams held a joint press conference on Thursday off Rockaway Blvd and 144th Terrace, rallying…

Broad Channel joins NYC’s Regional Slow Zones as DOT reduces speed limits to 20 MPH

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Mar. 20, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is expanding its Regional Slow Zones initiative to Queens, reducing speed limits to 20 miles per hour in Broad Channel as part of a broader citywide effort to enhance traffic safety. The move follows the passage of Sammy’s Law,…