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Coalition Calling For the Daylighting of Kissena Creek

Today we stand together to urge New York City to daylight Kissena Creek between Kissena Lake and Kissena Boulevard. Restoring the buried stream could reduce flooding and combined sewer overflows, improve Flushing Bay water quality, expand wetlands and habitat, and strengthen neighborhood connections. We’re requesting a feasibility study, integration into planning, and transparent community engagement.… Read More Coalition Calling For the Daylighting of Kissena Creek

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Intersection Intervention: Clearing the Way for Safety with Intro 1138

New York State law currently prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection with a crosswalk. However, New York City has long exempted itself from this critical regulation.  Traditionally, vehicles were lower to the ground with longer hoods, allowing drivers to maintain better visibility even when others parked their cars at the intersection.  But in… Read More Intersection Intervention: Clearing the Way for Safety with Intro 1138

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