A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.

City Denied Safety Improvements On Brooklyn Street Where Toddler Was Killed

Published May 3, 2019

Modified May 3, 2019

Never miss a story

Email address

By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .

Jake Offenhartz

Published May 3, 2019

Modified May 3, 2019

We rely on your support to make local news available to all

Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today

Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations

Tagged

Jake Offenhartz is a former Gothamist reporter.

Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations

MORE news

Runway reopens at LaGuardia Airport after sinkhole upends travel

Airport officials warned passengers of residual delays.

Christopher Werth

Published May 23, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. ET

14-year old killed, another teen injured subway surfing across Williamsburg Bridge

The 14-year old fell from the bridge and into a lot on Delancey Street.

Christopher Werth

and

Arya Sundaram

News

14-year old killed, another teen injured subway surfing across Williamsburg Bridge

The 14-year old fell from the bridge and into a lot on Delancey Street.

Christopher Werth

and

Arya Sundaram

NYC beaches set to open with highest lifeguard staffing since COVID

Liam Quigley

LIRR strike ended with solid raises for workers, but no reforms to costly work rules

Stephen Nessen

Staten Island shipyard explosion kills civilian, injures 31 firefighters, officials say

Charles Lane

and

Giulia Heyward

Never miss a story

Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.

Email address

By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .