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Coney Island Avenue’s Chaotic Intersection Will Finally Get An Overhaul

Traffic agents at the intersection of Coney Island Avenue and Guider Avenue. (Photo: City Councilman Chaim Deutsch’s office)After finally winning approval from community leaders, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving forward with plans to overhaul one of Sheepshead Bay’s most chaotic and lawless intersections. City Councilman

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Boro Park ShopRite Agrees To Limit Use Of New Driveway In Face Of Community Concerns

Under the agreement, the new driveway will be exit-only, and cars will not be allowed to turn from 19th Avenue onto 50th Street. (Source: Google Maps)The following is a press release from the offices of Councilman David Greenfield: Councilman David G. Greenfield and ShopRite officials have come to a

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DOT To Repave Bensonhurst, Boro Park Streets

Source: Miguel Tremblay via Wikimedia CommonsThe following is a press release from the offices of Councilman David Greenfield: Councilman David G. Greenfield has successfully fought to have two of the worst stretches of streets in Brooklyn, which have long been a source of frustration for residents, included in the city

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DOT Agrees To Some Traffic Changes In Manhattan Beach, But Civic Group Presses For More

The Department of Transportation has agreed to a slew of minor improvements to help curb dangerous driving in Manhattan Beach, following a recent meeting with community stakeholders. Community leaders, though, are vowing to keep the pressure on for more significant improvements. At the meeting, organized by Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz and

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DOT Ramps Up Traffic Safety In Manhattan Beach

The Department of Transportation is implementing several new traffic safety initiatives in Manhattan Beach, but the neighborhood’s community groups still say more needs to be done. The agency has agreed to add a speed bump on Oxford Street, and permanent stop signs have already been installed at each of