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For the close-to-last-minute voters among us, here's Streetsblog's 2025 election coverage roundup 🧵
November 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
For the close-to-last-minute voters among us, here's Streetsblog's 2025 election coverage roundup 🧵
SEE IT: Queens Council Member Vickie Paladino's son curses out District 19 opponent Ben Chou's volunteers — and got 16 speeding tickets this year alone!
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
SEE IT: Queens Council Member Vickie Paladino's son curses out District 19 opponent Ben Chou's volunteers — and got 16 speeding tickets this year alone!
no @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social were harmed in the making of this video
October 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
no @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social were harmed in the making of this video
The same car that ICE agents got into earlier on Canal and Church exited the cordoned off area around 26 Federal Plaza.
Despite NYPD's major efforts to crack down on license plate covers and other ghost cars, they didn't care when one drove right in front of their eyes.
Despite NYPD's major efforts to crack down on license plate covers and other ghost cars, they didn't care when one drove right in front of their eyes.
October 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The same car that ICE agents got into earlier on Canal and Church exited the cordoned off area around 26 Federal Plaza.
Despite NYPD's major efforts to crack down on license plate covers and other ghost cars, they didn't care when one drove right in front of their eyes.
Despite NYPD's major efforts to crack down on license plate covers and other ghost cars, they didn't care when one drove right in front of their eyes.
You think the NYPD's going to go after this illegal plate cover?
October 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
You think the NYPD's going to go after this illegal plate cover?
Seen on Canal and Church
October 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Seen on Canal and Church
You heard Attorney General Tish James: Read about it on Streetsblog! nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/16/j...
October 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
You heard Attorney General Tish James: Read about it on Streetsblog! nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/16/j...
Bullshit comments like this won't make America's roads, buses and trains safer by perpetuating distorted, racist myths about why our transportation system is so deadly.
September 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Bullshit comments like this won't make America's roads, buses and trains safer by perpetuating distorted, racist myths about why our transportation system is so deadly.
mets win, post sean manaea on the 7 train
September 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
mets win, post sean manaea on the 7 train
We said this was going to happen, but Mayor Adams didn't care: Cyclists are being forced into dangerous traffic by all of the double parking on three blocks of Bedford Avenue where the mayor ripped out a protected bike lane.
September 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We said this was going to happen, but Mayor Adams didn't care: Cyclists are being forced into dangerous traffic by all of the double parking on three blocks of Bedford Avenue where the mayor ripped out a protected bike lane.
Advocates held Monday's rally in Greenpoint at the intersection where the McGuinness Blvd. road diet ends — hoping to make the roadway a symbol for making the streets safer for people, not bowing to big businesses. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/25/m...
August 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Advocates held Monday's rally in Greenpoint at the intersection where the McGuinness Blvd. road diet ends — hoping to make the roadway a symbol for making the streets safer for people, not bowing to big businesses. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/25/m...
"I stopped biking on 31st Street and I started biking on 35th Street because of the fact that I did not want to jeopardize my life each and every day," said @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/25/m...
August 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
"I stopped biking on 31st Street and I started biking on 35th Street because of the fact that I did not want to jeopardize my life each and every day," said @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/25/m...
"What I would do as the next mayor of this city, is on the first day I would get to work on completing the entire road diet for McGuinness," Mamdani said at a mayoral forum in March.
He also signed the Make McGuinness Safe pledge, a commitment that neither Cuomo nor Adams has made.
He also signed the Make McGuinness Safe pledge, a commitment that neither Cuomo nor Adams has made.
August 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
"What I would do as the next mayor of this city, is on the first day I would get to work on completing the entire road diet for McGuinness," Mamdani said at a mayoral forum in March.
He also signed the Make McGuinness Safe pledge, a commitment that neither Cuomo nor Adams has made.
He also signed the Make McGuinness Safe pledge, a commitment that neither Cuomo nor Adams has made.
Also on Friday, as multiple scandals were still swirling around City Hall, likely next mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social took a victory lap and reiterated his pledge to complete the portion of the McGuinness Boulevard redesign that Bragg's probe suggested Adams shelved at the behest of the Argentos.
August 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Also on Friday, as multiple scandals were still swirling around City Hall, likely next mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social took a victory lap and reiterated his pledge to complete the portion of the McGuinness Boulevard redesign that Bragg's probe suggested Adams shelved at the behest of the Argentos.
The Argentos are now facing 11 years in prison on felony charges for their alleged bribes.
Their campaign against the bike lane — which they said would adversely affect their business — could now very well destroy their business, their reputation and their political connections.
Their campaign against the bike lane — which they said would adversely affect their business — could now very well destroy their business, their reputation and their political connections.
August 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Argentos are now facing 11 years in prison on felony charges for their alleged bribes.
Their campaign against the bike lane — which they said would adversely affect their business — could now very well destroy their business, their reputation and their political connections.
Their campaign against the bike lane — which they said would adversely affect their business — could now very well destroy their business, their reputation and their political connections.
But everything the Argentos had been building through political soft power came crashing down over McGuinness Boulevard because they encountered something they had never encountered before:
Organized local resistance to dangerous streets as usual. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/22/r...
Organized local resistance to dangerous streets as usual. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/22/r...
August 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
But everything the Argentos had been building through political soft power came crashing down over McGuinness Boulevard because they encountered something they had never encountered before:
Organized local resistance to dangerous streets as usual. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/22/r...
Organized local resistance to dangerous streets as usual. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/22/r...
Their political donations have, for years, bought influence, which the Argentos have used to oppose street safety upgrades in north Brooklyn.
And they'd largely been successful: Blocking a road diet on the Greenpoint Ave. Bridge and thwarting an effort to put new bike lanes near their soundstages.
And they'd largely been successful: Blocking a road diet on the Greenpoint Ave. Bridge and thwarting an effort to put new bike lanes near their soundstages.
August 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Their political donations have, for years, bought influence, which the Argentos have used to oppose street safety upgrades in north Brooklyn.
And they'd largely been successful: Blocking a road diet on the Greenpoint Ave. Bridge and thwarting an effort to put new bike lanes near their soundstages.
And they'd largely been successful: Blocking a road diet on the Greenpoint Ave. Bridge and thwarting an effort to put new bike lanes near their soundstages.
Here's the clip from Hulu's "Godfather of Harlem" S3E3 featuring a cameo from former mayoral aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin.
@manhattanda.bsky.social revealed that she got this role thanks to the Argentos, who run Broadway Stages. In return, Lewis-Martin stopped safety improvements on McGuinness.
@manhattanda.bsky.social revealed that she got this role thanks to the Argentos, who run Broadway Stages. In return, Lewis-Martin stopped safety improvements on McGuinness.
August 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Here's the clip from Hulu's "Godfather of Harlem" S3E3 featuring a cameo from former mayoral aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin.
@manhattanda.bsky.social revealed that she got this role thanks to the Argentos, who run Broadway Stages. In return, Lewis-Martin stopped safety improvements on McGuinness.
@manhattanda.bsky.social revealed that she got this role thanks to the Argentos, who run Broadway Stages. In return, Lewis-Martin stopped safety improvements on McGuinness.
"Just make sure we shut their asses down on McGuinness."
"I hope [Tony Argento] is not yelling and screaming. I did a good job on McGuinness."
"I hope [Tony Argento] is not yelling and screaming. I did a good job on McGuinness."
August 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"Just make sure we shut their asses down on McGuinness."
"I hope [Tony Argento] is not yelling and screaming. I did a good job on McGuinness."
"I hope [Tony Argento] is not yelling and screaming. I did a good job on McGuinness."
This speaks for itself. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/21/r...
!["On July 8, 2023, Gina Argento sent Ingrid Lewis-Martin a text message with a copy of a flyer by the organization 'Make McGuinness Safe.'" [Editor's note: Make McGuinness Safe was the main pro-redesign advocacy group working with DOT on the project.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ib775d5zdeu4cgcx6ivtiand/bafkreickl7xwtepsj3elvf2cujotlknvia4qtofyixrlc6j564fcugzyae@jpeg)
August 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This speaks for itself. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/21/r...
In late June 2023, Gina Argento sent $2,500 to Ingrid Lewis-Martin, which she accepted.
Days later, Lewis-Martin sent an email to the DOT commissioner and others about her intention to get involved in the McGuinness Boulevard redesign project, through an anonymous point person.
Days later, Lewis-Martin sent an email to the DOT commissioner and others about her intention to get involved in the McGuinness Boulevard redesign project, through an anonymous point person.
![21. On June 26, 2023, Gina Argento sent $2,500 via Zelle to Ingrid Lewis-Martin.
22. On June 27, 2023, Ingrid Lewis-Martin transferred the $2,500 she received from Gina
Argento to a different bank account she shares with another person.
23. On July 3, 2023, Ingrid Lewis-Martin sent an email to the DOT Commissioner and
others concerning the McGuinness Boulevard redesign project which read: "[CH-1] will be my
point person. I would like to ensure that I know when and where the meetings are. I may want to
participate or audit."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ib775d5zdeu4cgcx6ivtiand/bafkreig2aq4r4kdjexk4fg45z4yumwixzampizjkoc4thzk4dfhro6hhny@jpeg)
August 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In late June 2023, Gina Argento sent $2,500 to Ingrid Lewis-Martin, which she accepted.
Days later, Lewis-Martin sent an email to the DOT commissioner and others about her intention to get involved in the McGuinness Boulevard redesign project, through an anonymous point person.
Days later, Lewis-Martin sent an email to the DOT commissioner and others about her intention to get involved in the McGuinness Boulevard redesign project, through an anonymous point person.
On June 7, 2023, days after being paid for her appearance on "Godfather of Harlem," Ingrid Lewis-Martin began her work to stop the safety improvements on McGuinness Blvd.
A week later, Broadway Stages hosted a town hall meeting about the redesign proposal. nyc.streetsblog.org/2023/06/16/d...
A week later, Broadway Stages hosted a town hall meeting about the redesign proposal. nyc.streetsblog.org/2023/06/16/d...
![19. On June 7, 2023, Ingrid Lewis-Martin sent text messages to schedule a meeting with
the Mayor "about McGuiness [sic] Blvd and [CH-1's] proposed plan which preserves McGuiness
[sic] but gives the same mileage of bike lanes."
20. On June 15, 2023, Broadway Stages hosted a town hall meeting with DOT officials
regarding the proposed McGuinness Boulevard redesign plan at 279 Monitor Street in Kings
County.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ib775d5zdeu4cgcx6ivtiand/bafkreidpva56ilspfoolm6z6z6f3hpyfecvxswciskc4t736vrryr67aau@jpeg)
August 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
On June 7, 2023, days after being paid for her appearance on "Godfather of Harlem," Ingrid Lewis-Martin began her work to stop the safety improvements on McGuinness Blvd.
A week later, Broadway Stages hosted a town hall meeting about the redesign proposal. nyc.streetsblog.org/2023/06/16/d...
A week later, Broadway Stages hosted a town hall meeting about the redesign proposal. nyc.streetsblog.org/2023/06/16/d...
Ingrid Lewis-Martin got this text message on June 3, 2022: "Good Morning Ingrid ... our friend Gina Argento needs our support has to do with bike lanes."
Lewis-Martin's response: "I have been working on it. I have a plan."
Lewis-Martin's response: "I have been working on it. I have a plan."
August 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Ingrid Lewis-Martin got this text message on June 3, 2022: "Good Morning Ingrid ... our friend Gina Argento needs our support has to do with bike lanes."
Lewis-Martin's response: "I have been working on it. I have a plan."
Lewis-Martin's response: "I have been working on it. I have a plan."
"We do not care what they say. We are ignoring them and continuing with our plan. @makemcguinnesssafe.bsky.social can kiss my ass." - Ingrid Lewis-Martin to Gina Argento
![24. On July 8, 2023, Gina Argento sent Ingrid Lewis-Martin a text message with a copy of a flyer by the organization "Make McGuinness Safe."
25. On July 8, 2023, Ingrid Lewis-Martin sent a text message in response to Gina [Argento], which read: "I will call you. We do not care what they say. We are ignoring them and continuing with our plan. They can kiss my ass."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ib775d5zdeu4cgcx6ivtiand/bafkreihtb4igfhc6gsoi5p3ly32q75nrfeqbwkzmg6e735k3gw7mjbnroi@jpeg)
August 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"We do not care what they say. We are ignoring them and continuing with our plan. @makemcguinnesssafe.bsky.social can kiss my ass." - Ingrid Lewis-Martin to Gina Argento
Streetsblog reached out to all three elected officials, and received the following statement from @tiffanycaban.bsky.social on today's fatal crash in Astoria. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/12/s...
!["We have worked hard for years to create safer streets in our community and prevent traffic violence, pushing the Department of Transportation to bring improvements to Western Queens," she said. "This tragedy is a terrible reminder of how critical that work is. Our efforts include the creation and implementation of the comprehensive Western Queens Street Safety Plan.
"I also strongly support the 31st Street Safety Plan, Council Member [Julie] Won’s Universal Daylighting legislation, and the full implementation of Sammy’s Law and other traffic calming measures," she added.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ib775d5zdeu4cgcx6ivtiand/bafkreidws57jvzhhwa46slebkzjie4imawlmodnomn3ubamfv6v5c7wmbi@jpeg)
August 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Streetsblog reached out to all three elected officials, and received the following statement from @tiffanycaban.bsky.social on today's fatal crash in Astoria. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/12/s...