When Cross Bay Blvd backs up, cars speed down Plattwood Ave then up to Rockaway Blvd

Complaints are from residents on Plattwood Avenue and 98 Street. Besides the elderly and children living in the residential neighborhood, there is also a Middle School 137. Also, several cars backing out of driveway have near collision accidents. Instead of speed bumps, neighbors recommend that DOT turn one block of Plattwood Avenue between Cross Bay … Read more

I thought the “World Class” Moynihan Station (LIRR and Amtrak) opened January 2021 was part of Penn Station modernization?

Putting New Yorkers first? The Moynihan Station was estimated to cost $315m in 1992, and grew to $1.6b upon opening. To cover the shortfall, MTA (The Empire State Development Corp.) is selling the air rights over the Farley Post Office Building. Not New Yorkers first, the project is covering and continuing MTA waste spending first. … Read more

Traffic back up at 72 Ave north of Metropolitan Ave by design

Anyone driving southward on 72 Avenue in Forest Hills would end at Metropolitan Avenue. Turning right is fine, but if driver turns left, he would be stopped by another traffic light almost immediately. Honking drivers on 72 Avenue usually do not know only 1 or 2 left turning cars could move before the light changes. … Read more