Streetsblog Investigates
Streetsblog Basics
Council Member Proposes New Fines for Temp Tag Fraud Following Streetsblog Investigation
The proposed legislation from Oswald Feliz (D-Bronx) would empower the city to fine New Yorkers caught selling temporary license plates and increase fines to drivers using fake or fraudulent temp tags.
April 11, 2023
GHOST TAGS: Inside NYC’s Black Market for Temporary License Plates // Part 3: The Buyers
In the final part of our three-part series, Streetsblog introduces you to the people who buy illegal temporary license plates.
April 5, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines: Here’s What Temp Tag Fraud Looks Like Edition
Today is a huge day for our city and our nation: It's the day when Streetsblog publishes Part II of Jesse Coburn's exhaustive investigation into the black market for illegally issued temporary license plates. Plus other news in today's media digest.
April 4, 2023
GHOST TAGS: Inside NYC’s Black Market for Temporary License Plates // Part 2: The Landlords
On Tuesday, we published the second part of our series, In this part of the series, bringing you inside the shady car dealerships that churn out temporary tags. Here it is.
April 4, 2023
Monday’s Headlines: A Big Week for Streetsblog Edition
Today, we launch a three-part investigation into the black market for fraudulent temporary license plates by Jesse Coburn that has been seven months in the making. Plus other news.
April 3, 2023
GHOST TAGS: Inside NYC’s Black Market for Temporary License Plates // Part 1: The Dealers
On Monday, we published Part I of our series on the black market for temporary license plates. Here it is.
April 3, 2023
Gov. Hochul’s Penn Station Tax Giveaway Makes Less Sense Than Ever
Emails show collaboration between the state's economic development agency and a real estate firm headed by a major donor to Gov. Hochul. Will taxpayers be holding the bag (again)?
March 6, 2023
ANALYSIS: Council’s Transportation Committee Has Little to Show in First Year
The City Council's Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure lagged behind nearly every other committee when it comes to passing legislation and holding hearings on bills in 2022 — revealing a decline in accountability and productivity compared to previous leadership, advocates and data indicate. Here's a deep analysis.
January 11, 2023
Eric Adams in 2022: Big Words, Lots of Swagger, Modest Accomplishments — An Analysis
To paraphrase one of Mayor Adams's popular predecessors, how's he doin'?
December 29, 2022
‘Just Keeping the Lights On’: Low Morale, High Staff Vacancy Rate Hobble Department of Transportation
The upper ranks of the city Department of Transportation have been depleted by an exodus of high-skilled employees this year, reflecting mounting frustration among some staff members and making it harder for the agency to fulfill its mission.
September 22, 2022
