New Rules of the Road for NYC and the UWS
On January 19, a new traffic law went into effect across New York City that Upper West Siders should be aware of.
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Tag: traffic and transit
MTA: Protection From Subway Pushers Feasible For Only One UWS Station
Amid the call for more safety measures in the subway in the wake of the tragic death of Upper West Sider Michelle Go, the MTA
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Two New Electric Car Charging Stations Approved for UWS
In 2019, we learned that curbside electric car charging stations would soon be lining the streets of NYC. Following a proposal by the Department of
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Postal Service Driver Gets Misdemeanor Charge For Killing Cyclist
On June 29, USPS truck driver Sergei Alekseev ran over and killed a cyclist named Jeffrey Williamson, who had the right of way, on 86th
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Scooter Driver Suspected of Killing Lisa Banes Indicted with Additional Charges
Brian Boyd, the 26-year-old man who was arrested in August for causing the death of actress Lisa Banes in June, was indicted in New York
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Recent Roadwork Enrages Sleepy Upper West Siders
On Monday, a concerned reader sent us a note detailing what seemed to be major road work taking place around the Upper West Side, especially
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UWS Gets First Curbside Electric Charging Station
In late June, the Department of Transportation unveiled New York City’s first curbside electric-vehicle charging station in the Norwood section of the Bronx, while announcing
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That Sinkhole on Riverside Drive
Reader Betsy Cadel spotted a giant sinkhole on 97th and Riverside Drive Sunday morning. She sent us these photos, taken by her husband Andy Cadel.
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Press Conference Held to Address Lisa Banes’ Death, Promote New Legislation
A press conference was held today, Wednesday, June 16 at 2:15pm to mourn the loss of beloved actress Lisa Banes, and to promote new legislation
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Car Flips on 90th and Broadway
Two Ford SUV’s collided on 90th and Broadway this afternoon. Thanks to Steven Stark for the tip and the photo.
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