“All I ask is for civility,” said Paladino. Minutes later, she was the one standing on a chair, shouting that opponents of the greenway should leave, claiming their opinions wouldn't count. And then a fight nearly broke out -- via emily lipstein nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/10/28/ant…

This Sunday, the FDNY will deploy EMS bikes for the first time at the New York City Marathon. This bike program is an expansion of our ASAP and Gator initiatives, allowing us to provide medical assistance to both the public and our interagency partners in hard to reach locations.

If you're wondering why more outdoor dining sheds have been coming down recently, read more here nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/11/04/par…

Big news: New York State may build a bike-pedestrian path next to the Cross Bronx Expressway, instead of its original plan to basically expand the highway nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/11/05/sta…

Tomorrow is the first time in more than 50 years New York City will require residents set out their garbage in bins, starting with 1-9-unit buildings. nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/11/08/new…

New Yorkers are about to see a lot less plastic trash bags on the sidewalks thanks to new garbage containerization rules. nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/11/08/new…

We're hosting a Reddit AMA at 2pm ET. Come ask reporter Sophia Lebowitz your questions about the City of Yes, parking mandates, and transit oriented development! reddit.com/r/nyc/comments…

Restaurant delivery workers organized and won a minimum wage in 2021 — but their counterparts working for grocery delivery services like Instacart aren’t included. This leaves thousands of NYC's newly arrived African immigrants unprotected and exploited. nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/11/14/new…

An hour later and a council member just told me they are "still negotiating"

Inside City Hall: Councilmembers negotiate how much parking to require of new apartments (nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/11/20/cou…) under Mayor Adams’ housing plan. Outside City Hall: Dozens of councilmembers park their vehicles on City Hall parkland.

Coming back to this website to note that DOT, as usual, cuts off its live feed just as speeches are over and reporters' questions start. What's the deal with that?

Imagine if during this holiday season NYers could still enjoy outdoor dining! 🎄✨ Help us make it year-round and support local businesses across the city! Support a more equitable, sustainable program and your donation will be MATCHED! openplans.org/support-outdoo… 🎥 Clarence Eckerson Jr. = @streetfilms.bsky.social

In Chinatown, 86 percent of households don't own a car, lower than the Manhattan average, which is already low. lede-admin.nyc.streetsblog.org/wp-content/upl…

In 1991, David Lynch showed the world the alienation and innate horror of a dirty street, directing this unforgettable anti-littering ad for the City of New York. RIP to a visionary filmmaker and a pioneer of the Trash Revolution.

David Meyer’s Streetsblog debut is worthy of a daytime Emmy.

The number one complaint I've heard from restaurants over the years is the winter ban, which only the Council can legislate.

frustrating that nearly every candidate talked about e-bikes first in their answer to @brianlehrer's question about vision zero and traffic safety. e-bikes account for .04% of pedestrian injuries.

Hope they paid you back for crushing this Citi Bike Lyft

BOMBSHELL suits from former top brass says Mayor Adams' NYPD sold promotions, stole overtime, abused bodycams and promoted unqualified cops into sensitive positions. Those who raised concerns, like former top det. James Essig, were told to take huge demotions - or resign.

NEW from Brian Schwartz Ben Glickman and me: Inside New York’s elite as they rush to fund an anti-Mamdani war chest. wsj.com/politics/polic…