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Federal Judge Sets Aside a Key Congestion Pricing Lawsuit
Gov. Hochul's rationale for killing congestion pricing took another blow on Thursday as a federal judge dismissed one of the major lawsuits against it.
June 21, 2024
DOT Could Close Dangerous BQE Entrance at Atlantic Av.
The ramp is one of the worst-designed pieces of road infrastructure in the city.
June 20, 2024
There Is A Pedestrian Injury and Death Crisis Going On
So far this year, 55 pedestrians have been killed and more than 4,000 injured. That's a health crisis.
June 20, 2024
Elmhurst’s ‘Little Thailand’ Gets Open Street Redesign
An already popular open street will be converted to one-way — with the space used to bolster the many restaurants nearby.
June 19, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: Juneteenth Edition
We're off for the holiday, but we still have a slate of news for you!
June 19, 2024
Pols Let Suffolk Co. Red Light Cams Expire, Inviting Deadlier Streets
Long Islanders should be red hot mad that streets are about to become less safe.
June 19, 2024
MTA Halts Work On Second Avenue Subway After Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’
Gridlock Gov. Hochul has joined the history books as the next governor to stop work on the Second Avenue subway.
June 18, 2024
National Green Groups Condemn Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’
Had New York engaged congestion pricing, the state would have "played a nation-leading role." Alas.
June 18, 2024
Someday, You May be Able to Activate Open Streets with Fewer City Hurdles
It could get easier and cheaper to organize hopscotch or hula hoop on open streets.
June 18, 2024
City Proposes Short Busway For Clogged Cross-Bronx Roadway
It's not a surprise there was a push for more busways, as the data has shown time and again that they work.
June 18, 2024