Briefly Noted: New-ish Subway Entrance, OP Bike Lanes, El Chapo, Diversity and more links
- After 30 years of being closed, 7th Avenue exit at 8th Avenue N stop has reopened.
It’s #PresidentsDay soon l, so USPS in Brooklyn, Flushing, Jamaica, Floral Park and Staten Island are celebrating by providing customers passport-only hours from 9 am until 2 pm!!! #TravelTuesday pic.twitter.com/JYJZU0i66J
— Xavier C. Hernandez (@XavierUSPSNYC) February 12, 2019
- El Chapo was found guilty today in Brooklyn. Rolling Stone has a good story on the months-long trial.
“Of course we’re going to appeal” says defense attorney Jeff Lichtman outside BK federal court following a guilty verdict for El Chapo pic.twitter.com/uMuCWim3A0
— Noah Hurowitz (@NoahHurowitz) February 12, 2019
We’re on the steps of City Hall with @bradlander and @NYCSpeakerCoJo to call for the passage of the Reckless Driver Accountability Act. #BootBadDrivers pic.twitter.com/wLvf5doa6h
— Families For Safe Streets (@NYC_SafeStreets) February 12, 2019
- NYCHA Elevator Chief Suspended – “The New York City Housing Authority has suspended the head of its elevator division amid an ongoing investigation into inspectors falsely claiming to have performed preventive maintenance.” THE CITY
In Downtown Brooklyn, public spaces are poised for major revamp – WXY and BIG will collaborate on a new plan for the neighborhood’s public spaces (Curbed)
Thanks to Councilmember Mark Treyger ($1 million), speaker Corey Johnson and Boro President Eric Adams (each $500k) Ocean Parkway bike and pedestrian paths between R and X Avenues will get repaired this spring. Streetsblog.
?Check it out! NYC Council member @Bradlander to introduce legislation tomorrow that says NYC fast food workers can’t be fired without a valid reason. ??? https://t.co/uvgSHoAK5O
— Fast Food Justice (@JusticeFastFood) February 12, 2019
New York City Public Schools Should Be Evaluated Based on Diversity, Not Just Tests, Panel Says – NYTimes. Here’s the report.