As NYPD’s Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists Expands, It Grows More Absurd: Victims
The new policy has unleashed the worst instincts of individual cops — including one cop who allegedly entrapped a cyclist.
May 6, 2025
NYPD’s Red Light Criminalization Marks ‘Obscene’ Escalation: Advocates
The dangers of NYPD's new policy are vast. Here's the second installment of our ongoing series on a quiet change in police practices.
May 5, 2025
Policy Change: NYPD Will Write Criminal Summonses, Not Traffic Tickets, for Cyclists
Quietly, the NYPD has changed its policy and will now make criminal cases against cyclists who go through red lights, a change that will have predictable and unpredictable ramifications.
May 2, 2025
Staten Islanders May Sue Over ‘Risky’ Rushed Return of Cars in Park
A truly outrageous land grab by drivers and self-style "safety" advocates is playing out in Staten Island.
May 1, 2025
Arboricide! City Quietly Axes Street Tree Requests
Here's a tree-mendous piece of bad news. Not to mention, the agency closed out requests on Earth Day of all days.
April 30, 2025
City’s Transportation Vision for Brooklyn Marine Terminal is ‘Big,’ But Locals Want Bigger
A busway, pedestrian-first blocks, and a longer greenway are on the table. But a residents-only shuttle? That's a non-starter, some say.
April 29, 2025
City To Fix Dangerous Bushwick Intersection Where Driver Killed Motorcyclist
Another death, another post-mortem fix by the DOT.
April 28, 2025
Open Streets Are Shrinking Thanks to ‘Lukewarm’ City Support: Lander
Another silver lining from the pandemic retreated under Mayor Adams.
April 27, 2025
Yes, Cyclists Can Go on Red With ‘Walk’ Sign, City Confirms in Court
It's only been the law for six years.
April 25, 2025
Year-Round Roadway Dining Could Come Back Under ‘Do-Over’ Bill
The City Council is scrambling to undo a much-anticipated mess it created.
April 23, 2025
