Sarah Goodyear
Sarah Goodyear has written about cities for a variety of publications, including Grist and Streetsblog. She lives in Brooklyn.
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Woman Files Suit Alleging She Was Arrested for Criticizing 'Stop and Frisk'
The NYPD's aggressive policy has come under increased scrutiny in recent months.
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Should Pregnant Women Be Warned About the Health Risks of Driving?
The latest research suggests the answer is yes.
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How to Protect the Rockaways From Another Sandy
A community bands together to call for change, but it's not clear what exactly needs to be done.
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It's No 'Accident': NYPD Changes the Way It Talks About Traffic Deaths
The NYPD is replacing the term "accident" with the word "collision," a change that underscores a new approach to bike and pedestrian fatalities.
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Why New York City's Open Data Law Is Worth Caring About
"You always hear that information is power, and in this case it really is."
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Raw Anger Permeates a New Film About Gentrification in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
There is nothing subtle about Gut Renovation, Su Friedrich’s latest documentary. She's pissed and she wants you to know it.
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'Humans of New York' Makes an International Brand's Screw Up Pay Off for City Kids
Clothing label DKNY used photographer Brandon Stanton's images without his permission, but this story has a happy ending.
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Is Helping Strangers to a Free Subway Ride a Good Way to Protest Rising Transit Fares?
A New York City subway ride now costs a full dollar more than it did 10 years ago. A small group of activists are taking their frustration to the fare gate.
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Shouldn't Pedestrians At Least Be Safe From Cars on the Sidewalk?
Even in walking cities like New York, the criminality of drivers who kill pedestrians is far from clear.
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An Ode to New York's Glorious DIY Sidewalk Seating Culture
Design firm Street Plans Collaborative has started tracking informal street furniture, and you can help.
