Eve Kessler

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Thursday’s Headlines: Drop It Like a Cop Edition

By Eve Kessler | Jun 10, 2021 | No Comments

The NYPD gets away with beating heads. And all the other news.

DECISION 2021: A Preview of Two Manhattan Uptown Council Districts

By Eve Kessler | Jun 9, 2021 | No Comments

Districts 7 and 10 have lively races with several street-savvy candidates.

The No. 7 train. As loud car drivers complain about congestion pricing, the MTA's subway brings economic benefits to everyone. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Council Candidate: Hells Kitchen Needs Another 7 Train Station

By Eve Kessler | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments

Erik Bottcher calls for the revival of the unbuilt station at 41st Street and Tenth Avenue.

Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn is a successful open street, but too many others have challenges. It will take a city focus on public space management to ensure that people-centered placemaking thrives. File photo: Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council

What NYC Needs Now: Public Space Management

By Eve Kessler | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments

A lively online session looks at the promise and pitfalls of open streets.

The three StreetsPAC-endorsed borough president candidates (from left): Mark Levine (Manhattan), Antonio Reynoso (Brooklyn) and Donovan Richards (Queens).

BEEP BEEP! StreetsPAC Makes its Picks in Three Borough President Races

By Eve Kessler | Jun 3, 2021 | No Comments

Let's meet the lucky three who have earned the street safety bump: Mark Levine (Manhattan), Antonio Reynoso (Brooklyn) and Donovan Richards (Queens).

34th Avenue Open Street. File photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Miracle on 34th Avenue’ Edition

By Eve Kessler | Jun 3, 2021 | No Comments

A video's anniversary prompts reflections on Jackson Heights's need for a linear park. And all the other news.

Thursday’s Headlines: What’s on Tap? Edition

By Eve Kessler | May 27, 2021 | No Comments

Did reporters take a breather at local bars? Seems that way. Here's the headlines.

Yang on an elevated subway platform this past winter. Photo: Yang Campaign

Thursday’s Headlines: Yang’s Subway Stumble Edition

By Eve Kessler | May 20, 2021 | No Comments

A mayoral hopeful's unhelpful MTA presser. And all the other news.

STREETS WEEK! De Blasio Announces Fairly Ambitious Bike and Bus Lane Plans in Lame Duck Push

By Eve Kessler | May 11, 2021 | No Comments

Hizzoner revealed five "bike boulevards," plus the intention to finish 30 miles of protected bike lanes and 28 miles of dedicated bus lanes — both records.

Candidates to succeed Margaret Chin include (clockwise from top left) Susan Damplo, Jacqueline Gross, Susan Lee, Gigi Li, Jenny Low, Tiffany Winbush, Denny Salas, Chris Marte and Maud Maron.

DECISION 2021: Nine Candidates Vie To Represent Lower Manhattan

By Eve Kessler | May 7, 2021 | No Comments

There's a rock ’em sock ’em Democratic primary to represent the oldest part of the city — which presents candidates with some thorny street-safety issues.

The offending photo: The Jonathan Cohens behind JOCO (New York Cohen, left, London Cohen, right) show off their bike on W. 36th Street. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Thursday’s Headlines: DOT’s Mojo (and Lawyers) Are Working Edition

By Eve Kessler | May 6, 2021 | No Comments

The Corporation Counsel finds a use for Streetsblog! And all the other news.

Oh, the humanity: The Daily News's April 28 wood.

Thursday’s Headlines: How the Tabloids Tell It

By Eve Kessler | Apr 29, 2021 | No Comments

More details emerge on a drunken driver's killing of a cop. Plus all the other news.

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