Sep. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A number of school officials, local parents and FDNY representatives rallied outside St. Demetrios Greek American School of Astoria Wednesday, Sept. 17, to protest against planned protected bike lanes along 31st Street, stating that the DOT proposal would threaten student safety and undermine first responders.

The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes along a mile-long stretch of 31st Street underneath the elevated N/W subway tracks in a bid to tackle what the agency describes as one of the most dangerous sections in Western Queens.

However, the plan has met fierce opposition from local residents and businesses, with the 31st Street Business Association filing a legal challenge against the plan. The New York State Supreme Court has since issued

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