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DOT Finally Bails on Fly E-Bike After Flailing Company Admits Faking Safety Certifications
Fly E-Bike agreed to pay $1 million for faking its UL safety certification, prompting the DOT to stop using its bikes for city programs.
June 5, 2025
And the Winner Is…: Streetsblog’s New Video Team Honored with Deadline Club Award
Streetsblog's social media team, led by Engagement Editor Emily Lipstein, received the Deadline Club's award for digital video reporting on Thursday night.
May 16, 2025
Friday’s Headlines: Double DOT Incompetence Edition
What this city needs is a place to walk on the Queensboro Bridge ... and for the federal DOT to get out of our way. Plus other news.
April 25, 2025
Goethals Bike Lane Opens 24-7; Now Do The George, Activists Demand
In the City that Never Sleeps, the Port Authority is slowly walking up.
April 16, 2025
Monday’s Headlines: ‘And The Nominees Are’ Edition
Streetsblog is up for two prizes at this year's Deadline Club awards. Plus more news.
April 14, 2025
Eyes On The Street: Coastal Resiliency Causes Mess For Pedestrians and Cyclists
Unfortunately for cyclists and pedestrians, this situation won't be fixed until "at least 2026.”
April 30, 2024
Long-Awaited Placard Report Reveals Widespread Abuse by NYPD
The overdue report confirms years of Streetsblog reporting on placard abuse, illegal parking and enforcement failures by the police under two mayors.
April 3, 2024
Final Cargo Bike Rules are a Win For Safety and Sustainability: Experts
Under fire from sustainable freight leaders, the Department of Transportation has tweaked its final cargo bike rules to no longer ban the longer bike-trailer combinations that have become a dominant and safe player on the streets.
March 27, 2024
Streetsblog Gets Action: NYPD Chief Tells Cops to Stop Parking in Bus Lane
Courtesy, professionalism, eject. Finally!
March 5, 2024
MTA Ditches License Plate-Based Congestion Pricing Disability Exemption
Transit official won't grant congestion pricing disability exemptions any car with a disability license plate after all — opting for a case-by-case registration process instead.
February 26, 2024
