Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Coronavirus Crisis

Carpocalypse Now: NYSE Traders Return to Work on Tuesday — Barred from Public Transit

By Gersh Kuntzman | May 25, 2020 | No Comments

The influx of car commuters that many experts believe will be a long-term affect of the coronavirus pandemic begins in earnest on Tuesday with the reopening of the NYSE trading floor — and its ban on public transit.

A cop in the East Village kneeled on a man arrested for alleged social-distancing violations. Video showed that the officer punched the man while tackling him. Photo: Daquan Owens

Council: NYPD Must Stop Discriminatory Social Distancing Enforcement

By Julianne Cuba | May 24, 2020 | No Comments

“We are seeing the emergence of stop and frisk 2.0," said one Council Member.

De Blasio Announces 13 More Miles of Open Streets, Making NYC the Nation’s Leader (Finally!)

By Gersh Kuntzman | May 22, 2020 | No Comments

Now we have close to 44 miles of temporary car-free streets and protected bike lanes.

Here's the open street on Parkside Avenue near Ocean Avenue — run by city workers. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Mayor’s ‘Open Streets’ Leave Out Neighborhoods That Need It Most

By Julianne Cuba | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

A map created by the Trust for Public Land reinforces the inequitable distribution of open streets so far.

Mayor de Blasio says he admires Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

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Thursday’s Headlines: When Bill Met Anne Edition

By Streetsblog | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

It was an incredibly slow news day in the livable streets world. But we tweeted in French to get the attention of Paris's mayor! Plus all the other news by clicking above.

Gale Brewer wants a lot of these. Photo: Charles Komanoff

Manhattan BP Asks DOT To Take Street Parking For Street Seating

By Dave Colon | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

...And 24 City Council members asked the mayor to give restaurants outdoor space.

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