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Police Break Up Rock Concert On Orchard Street, Arresting Two: Gothamist
(Screenshot via @foxxinthefield) Police arrested two members of the Brooklyn-based punk band Beechwood on Wednesday evening, pulling both men to the ground on Orchard Street. At least one officer brandished a taser at the crowd while fans…
Here Is What the MTA Will Do with Your Extra $4.50 a Month
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared Mar. 22, 2015 on a now-defunct website (no, not Grantland). It has been republished here for archival.(original images via Wikimedia and Flickr)If you’re a New Yorker like me, you probably…
Envisioning NYC’s Next Streets Revolution – Streetsblog New York City
About 12 years ago, a coalition of advocates under the banner of the New York City Streets Renaissance set out to transform city transportation policy away from the car-oriented status quo and toward people-first streets. Streetsblog and…
The Cherry Creek Parkopalypse Never Came. Where Is All the Hoopla? – Streetsblog Denver
It’s hard for local news to pass up a parking rage story. So when the Cherry Creek Shopping Center began charging for parking in January, reporters sprang into action to catch some of the hyperbole flying around. Weeks after the new…
Stats From The State of Downtown Raleigh 2017, Residents
Taking a look at more stats from the 2017 State of Downtown Raleigh report, there are a few that cover the residential trends in the area. The graphic above offers some highlights including: 8,200 residents now live in downtown Raleigh…
Victims’ Families Face Suspect Charged In Deadly LI Dirt Bike Crash « CBS New York
NORTH BELLPORT, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — There was an emotional eruption outside court Friday as families faced a Long Island man accused of using his minivan to kill two people who he thought had stolen his brother’s dirt bike. Christopher…
Central Ohio passenger train advocates gather to sound alarm — and hope | All Aboard Ohio
At the June 23rd Rally4Trains event in Columbus, from left, are All Aboard Ohio Chairman Jack Shaner, TransitColumbus Chair Elissa Schneider and All Aboard Ohio Columbus Coordinator Larry Robertson. The event was held at the corner of High…
Who’s In Charge Of The MTA? Governor Cuomo Cannot Say: Gothamist
Is anyone driving this train? Who knows! (Governor Cuomo's Office) "Who's in charge?" the Governor asked in recent comments about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. "Who knows! Maybe the county executive, maybe the president, maybe…
MTA Contractor Sign Flub Fueled Verrazano HOV Chaos Commute, Drivers Say – Fort Wadsworth
Despite the MTA blaming the traffic on an accident, drivers blamed poor signage on bridge delays. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Nicholas Rizzi STATEN ISLAND — Maybe the accident wasn't such a big part of the HOV lane issue after all?…
Seven Live Shows to Check Out this Weekend in the New York / New Jersey (June 23-June 25, 2017)
The first official weekend of summer is almost upon us. Whether you’re looking to lie around in the sun or stay indoors, you are going to want to hear some great music at some point over the course of the weekend. Why not indulge that yen…