The Amsterdam Avenue protected bike lane must be extended north of 110th Street, say the safety advocates of Transportation Alternatives, who are holding a Bike/Walk/Shop action Sunday to rally support from local residents and businesses for the Complete Upper Amsterdam campaign. Continue Reading →
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DDC Providing “Safe Routes To Schools” In Harlem And Northern Manhattan
A project by the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC), in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), is improving safety for students traveling to and from schools on the Upper West Side, and in Morningside and Washington Heights. Continue Reading →
5 Tips To Increase Child Safety From Harlem To Hollis
As the weather gets warmer and people begin to open their window at home, the Health Department and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) remind New Yorkers that properly installed window guards are a critical safety measure to prevent children from falling out of open windows. Continue Reading →