Tuesday’s Headlines: Drill, Baby, Drill Edition
There were a few references to some cherished livable streets issues in the 47th president's inaugural speech.
January 21, 2025
Monday’s MLK Day Headlines
We are taking today off to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and watch a congestion pricing foe become president.
January 20, 2025
Larry Penner, Federal Transit Official and Letter Writer, is Dead
The former federal transit official, who had a second career as one of the most prolific writers of letters to the editors of scores of area newspapers, died on Thursday.
January 17, 2025
Friday’s Headlines: Fun in the Sun Edition
The mayor is going down to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Trump, eh? Plus other news.
January 17, 2025
Rock and Rage: Staten Islanders Again Waging War on Life-Saving Speed Cameras
A self-described "beautification squad" is blocking city speed cameras with floral displays. The DOT is pushing back.
January 16, 2025
Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!
"It would be contrary to notions of basic fairness to reward a powerful special interest with a $22 million handout," Reinvent Albany said.
January 16, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Slow Down, Borough President!’ Edition
Why is Vanessa Gibson's driver such a leadfoot? Plus other news.
January 16, 2025
Zona Roberts — Leading Figure in Accessibility — is Dead
The "wheel behind the wheelchair" has died.
January 15, 2025
Exclusive: New Policy from Tisch Seeks to Reduce High-Speed NYPD Chases
The NYPD will stop initiating dangerous and often high-speed pursuits of suspects fleeing non-violent crimes and traffic infractions — a major reform that Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch hopes will reduce fatalities.
January 15, 2025
Hochul’s ‘Heavy’ E-Bike Proposal is Light on Potential: Critics
Very few class 3 electric bikes reach 100 pounds. And they look a lot like class 2 e-bikes.
January 15, 2025