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Upper West Side

February 06, 2013

Controversial Bike Lane to be Extended on Columbus Ave.

After months of debate, the local community board approved a 32-block extension to a bike lane.

Upper West Side & Morningside Heights

September 11, 2012

Surrealist Sculptures Pop Up Along Broadway Mall

A series of surrealist public sculptures have popped up along Broadway, intriguing locals.

Upper West Side & Morningside Heights

July 18, 2012

West End Avenue Truck Parking Spots Yanked by DOT

The DOT is removing its truck parking spaces on West End Ave after a 90-day trial.

Upper West Side

July 17, 2012

Truck Parking Pilot Program Leaves West End Avenue Residents Fuming

A city pilot program that adds truck parking to West End Avenue is a failure, locals say.

Upper West Side

July 10, 2012

Extended Sidewalk Curbs Approved Near Three Upper West Side Schools

Community Board 7 approved safety fixes at Collegiate, Booker T. Washington and Ascension schools.

Upper West Side

June 28, 2012

DOT Launches Pilot Program to Combat Bad Bike Deliverymen

The DOT is hiring "bike inspectors" to combat bad delivery bikers with door-to-door restaurant visits.

Fort Greene

June 26, 2012

Bicyclists Win a Small Victory in Fort Greene

The Executive Committee of Community Board 2 in Brooklyn approved a shared bike lane on Lafayette Avenue.

Upper West Side

June 14, 2012

City Plans to Extend Curbs to Boost Kids' Safety Near Three Schools

The city DOT wants to widen more than a dozen sidewalks to protect students near three local schools.