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Thursday’s Headlines: Outrage Over ‘Criminalized’ Cycling Edition
The chorus of boos is growing louder. Plus other news.
May 8, 2025
Komanoff: Tsk, Tsk, Tisch — Criminal Summonses for Cyclists Will Backfire
Commissioner Jessica Tisch's new policy will result in unsafer streets and crackdowns on hard-working immigrants.
May 7, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines: Old Man Edition
There's certainly no bigger Neil Young fan in the Streetsblog newsroom than this old man. But today I am distancing myself from the great Canamerican artist.
May 7, 2025
As NYPD’s Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists Expands, It Grows More Absurd: Victims
The new policy has unleashed the worst instincts of individual cops — including one cop who allegedly entrapped a cyclist.
May 6, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines: More Good News on Crashes Edition
Congestion pricing is working ... part 329. Plus other news.
May 6, 2025
NYPD’s Red Light Criminalization Marks ‘Obscene’ Escalation: Advocates
The dangers of NYPD's new policy are vast. Here's the second installment of our ongoing series on a quiet change in police practices.
May 5, 2025
Monday’s Headlines: NYPD Bike Crackdown Edition
NYPD's criminalization of several common cycling violations attracted plenty of haters after Streetsblog exposed it on Friday. Plus more news.
May 5, 2025
Policy Change: NYPD Will Write Criminal Summonses, Not Traffic Tickets, for Cyclists
Quietly, the NYPD has changed its policy and will now make criminal cases against cyclists who go through red lights, a change that will have predictable and unpredictable ramifications.
May 2, 2025
Op-Ed: Will The Citywide Greenways Plan Finally Close the Gaps?
On the eve of this year's Great Saunter, two greenway advocates demand: Release the Citywide Greenways Plan now!
May 2, 2025
Friday’s Headlines: Such a Busy Week Edition
If you missed any of these stories, please go back and read them. Plus other news.
May 2, 2025