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BIG ZERO: Trump Stiffs MTA in ‘Sanctuary City’ Tantrum
The federal government is denying the MTA tens of millions of dollars in public safety funding over of New York's immigration policies.
September 30, 2025
Gale’s A-Blowin’: Brewer Abandons Daylighting Bill After Push By Parking-First DOT
DOT's anti-daylighting "scare tactics" have peeled off Council Member Gale Brewer, who says the policy will gobble up too many parking spots.
September 30, 2025
Monday’s Headlines: Eric Rolled Edition
Mayor Adams is no longer running for re-election. Plus more news.
September 29, 2025
Sign of the Crimes: Bill Would Require ‘Stop’ or Red Light at All Intersections
All signs say this is a no-brainer.
September 25, 2025
Zohran Mamdani On E-Bike Safety: Regulate App Algorithms, Not Workers
The presumptive mayor is joining the war against e-bikes ... on the side of the e-bikes.
September 22, 2025
Breaking: US DOT Pulls Grants For Projects That Aren’t Focused on Cars
The Trump administration bias for "vehicular travel" — and burning fossil fuel — rears its ugly head again.
September 17, 2025
‘Good Trade-Off’: Rat-Hating Mayor Adams Puts Trash Cans Over Parking As Bins Come to Brooklyn
A few parking spots are worth the "sacrifice" of cleaner streets, Adams said announcing plans to bring curbside trash bins to Brooklyn.
September 16, 2025
Possible Adams Veto Looms Over Renewed Council Push for Universal Daylighting
The bill will need two-thirds of the Council's support to overcome a resistant Mayor Adams.
September 15, 2025
SEE IT: Mets Pitcher Sean Manaea Is Just Another Guy On The Subway
As the beloved Amazin's open a crucial homestead, we took a subway ride to Citi Field with a man on whose arm depends everything. The ride, at least, was no big deal for this veteran commuter.
September 12, 2025
Friday’s Headlines: In Spite of You Edition
A new report shows NYC DOT can accomplish a lot when the mayor cuts his meddling. Plus more news.
September 12, 2025