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NYC restaurants struggling with winter outdoor dining restrictions

Restaurants will have to rearrange their curbside setups again if they want to continue serving customers in New York City this winter.

6 days ago

Revel mopeds return to NYC streets despite several deaths to customers

The shared moped service Revel, which suspended service in New York City, is returning to city streets with new rules including a 21-question safety test, the company announced Thursday.

August 27

NYC restaurants hoping Phase Three of reopening will mean more business

Restaurants, nail and tanning salons, and tattoo parlors across New York City are patiently awaiting the beginning of Phase Three of reopening, currently scheduled for July 6.

June 26

Alternate side parking rules return June 22; mayor calls for permanent changes

After months of alternate side parking rules mostly suspended, they're back in effect starting Monday, June 22.

June 19

Pedestrian struck and killed in Kew Gardens could be first in 2 months

A pedestrian was struck and killed in Kew Gardens, Queens Monday morning. The man was hit by a vehicle in front of 124-50 Metropolitan Avenue at about 6:30 a.m.

May 18

Traffic slowly returns to New York City's streets

Weeks after New York City's streets were left almost barren by the coronavirus shutdown, cars are returning to the roads once again.

May 15

No pedestrian deaths in NYC since start of coronavirus outbreak

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic no pedestrian has been struck and killed by a vehicle in New York City-- the longest period without a pedestrian fatality since the city began tracking those deaths in 1983.

May 13

NYC seeing uptick in speeding violations during coronavirus lockdown

With so many people staying home, traffic in New York City has never been lighter, leading to some drivers taking advantage by breaking the speed limit across the city and an increase in speeding tickets.

May 7

NYC to designate at least 40 miles of streets for pedestrians only

New York City will open some streets to pedestrians only during the pandemic.

April 27

Speeding incidents spike in NYC during coronavirus lockdown

You may have figured far fewer cars on the streets would make New York City safer, but in reality, since the lockdown began the city has found speeding has grown as much as 200 percent in some places. Now, officials are reminding drivers that observing the speed limit is a small, simple sacrifice during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 16

Speeding incidents rise in NYC as coronavirus leaves streets deserted

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Speeding incidents rise in NYC as coronavirus leaves streets deserted

Officials are reminding drivers in New York City to be careful on the roads, as a lack of traffic due to the coronavirus pandemic has led to a spike in speeding incidents across the city.

April 15

Forest Hills residents push back on plan to add bike lane to Queens Boulevard

Queens Boulevard was once called the “Boulevard of Death,” but it may soon be known as the Boulevard of Bikes if a new plan by proposed by the Department of Transportation goes through.

February 23

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Forest Hills residents push back on plan to add bike lane to Queens Boulevard

A plan to add a bike lane to a service lane along Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills is drawing sharp pushback from local residents.

February 23

Seesaws light up the Garment District

The Garment District and the Department of Transportation have unveiled their latest interactive art installation, called “Impulse” on Broadway between 37th and 38th Street.

January 31