Judge orders NYC DOT to get rid of controversial bike lanes in Astoria, Queens

The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for ...
Hoodline

Queens Judge Rules to Remove Astoria Bike Lane, Citing Safety Concerns and Legal Action by Locals

Judge Buggs ordered the removal of an Astoria, Queens bike lane, citing rushed implementation and safety issues.
Gothamist

Queens judge orders Astoria bike lane removed, says city fell short on safety measures

A group of local businesses said the city rushed the bike lane without proper safety checks and a local judge agreed.
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Queens Judge Orders City to Rip Up Half-Installed Astoria Bike Lane

A Queens judge on Friday took the unprecedented step of ordering the city to rip up Astoria's partially installed 31st Street ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

How a small challah-baking business is building Jewish community in Astoria, Queens

With his cottage challah bakery Bread of Idleness, Cody Butler is bringing top-notch Jewish breads and a bit of yiddishkeit to a diverse Western Queens community. (New York Jewish Week) — Cody Butler ...

This rule is costing New Yorkers a lot more for gas, advocates say

Queens lawmakers and advocates on Wednesday called for Gov. Kathy Hochul to repeal the “100-foot rule” subsidy for utilities, ...