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CLUELESS: New Department of Investigation Boss Isn’t Sure if Placard Abuse is a Thing (It Is)
At a hearing, DOI Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber told Council members that overseeing the NYPD's failure to enforce of placard abuse wasn't yet on the agency's to-do list, despite a 2019 law requiring such oversight.
April 12, 2022
NYPD Deploys Dedicated Tow Truck to Squeaky Wheel Queens Council Member’s District
They're towing his line.
April 11, 2022
As Outrage Builds, Police Offering No New Details on NYPD Van Crash that Killed Man on Eastern Parkway
Police have offered no new details about the fatal crash caused by the driver of an NYPD van, as one local official slammed the police department for its "complete disregard" for life.
April 8, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Home News Edition
Open Plans's policy director gets a well-deserved honor. Plus how to get to Yankee Stadium by bike!
April 7, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Defend Open Streets Edition
The Department of Transportation wants your feedback on the car-light roadway between Fort Greene Park and the Pratt Institute in Clinton Hill. Plus other news.
March 31, 2022
Report: 88 Percent of Drivers Arrested for Not Having a License Last Year Were People of Color
And every single person arrested for "loitering" last year was Black. "It’s called serving the public," says NYPD spokesman John Miller.
March 31, 2022
MARCH (PARKING) MADNESS 2022: The 24th vs. the 41st in the Western Region Final
Today's bout is a battle between Bronx champions, the 41st Precinct, and the Manhattan champs at the 24th Precinct. One precinct really brought its "A" game. The other did not.
March 30, 2022
Adams Wants Albany Help in Stopping Reckless Drivers, But There is Much More He Can Do On His Own
"It's just unbelievable that we are here trying to convince Albany to give us the speed cameras we need that has proven to be successful. The numbers are so clear on how these cameras are helping us," Adams said.
March 25, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Exclusive News Edition
The big story yesterday was the hiring of Bostonian Richard Davey as the first permanent president of New York City Transit since disgraced former Gov. Cuomo ran Andy Byford out of town. Plus other news.
March 24, 2022
MARCH (PARKING) MADNESS: Who Should Move to the Final Four — The 41st or the 48th?
We believe there is one favorite of these two Bronx precincts to advance, but you know what they say: on any given Sunday, any team can beat any other team. So that's why you have to play the games.
March 24, 2022
