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Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Must Think Bigger: Advocates
Enthusiasm for the "smart curbs" plan was a bit muted, though there is a little for everyone in it. But not enough for Don Shoup!
June 17, 2024
‘Irresponsible, Destructive’: Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Flip Harms Working New Yorkers, Ritchie Torres Says
"The delay of congestion pricing is not only bad morals and bad economics, it's bad politics," Torres told Streetsblog.
June 15, 2024
Two Brooklyn Boards Say Yes To Mayor’s Housing Plan (Sort Of…)
In Brooklyn, two community boards with very different demographics split on parking mandates.
June 14, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Back-Patting Edition
We interrupt our daily coverage of congestion pricing to find some common ground with Bob Holden. Plus other news.
June 14, 2024
Albany Roundup: Some Victories as Congestion Pricing Drama Dominated
State pols did a good bit better than last year, but there's still plenty of room to grow.
June 14, 2024
You — Yes You — Can Help Connect Grand Army Plaza To Prospect Park
The city is considering expanding the plaza on the north tip of Prospect Park to connect to Grand Army Plaza.
June 14, 2024
Biden Administration to Let Hochul Dictate Congestion Pricing Next Steps, FHWA Says
President Biden may be providing legal cover for Gov. Hochul to avoid a lawsuit over her decision to scrub congestion pricing.
June 13, 2024
Pickleball, Dog Run Coming To Plaza Under Brooklyn Bridge
The lots sandwiching the Brooklyn Bridge will reopen for the first time in 15 years.
June 12, 2024
Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Lets Drivers Off the Hook and Riders Holding the Bag
Hochul's decision not to toll disproportionately wealthy drivers means fare hikes and service cuts for disproportionately working class subway and bus riders.
June 11, 2024
Queens Pol: DOT Needs to Solve ‘Moped Crisis’ in Paseo Park
Residents fear mopeds on the "gold standard" open street — and the local Council member is focused on a better design.
June 11, 2024
