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The Dark Web: The City Can’t Control Online Sales Of Illegal E-Scooters And E-Motos
The NYPD and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection have cracked down on stores that sell illegal electric two-wheelers, but the city isn’t doing anything about online sales.
Power Outage: MTA Delays Bus Electrification Amid Manufacturer Challenges
American manufacturers have failed to create top-notch plug-in buses.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Does Zohran Mamdani Know Billy Idol Edition
We asked Hizzoner about the citizen idling program, and it wasn’t clear he knew all the details. Plus other news.
Driverless Cars Could Save Tens of Thousands of Lives. But We Must Treat Them Like Aviation — Not Like Cars
Commercial passenger aviation has nearly zero passenger deaths per year compared to about 40,000 roadway deaths. That’s not a function of driving being inherently riskier — it is a function of what our leaders decide is “safe enough.”
Eyes on the Street: Another Review of the Review Avenue Bike Lane
One year ago, Streetsblog said the bike lanes in Blissville, in the southwesternmost corner of Queens, earned our “chef’s kiss,” but now we’re not so sure.
Monday’s Headlines: Fatally Blocked Bike Lane Edition
Another blocked bike lane, another hit-and-run, another dead cyclist. Plus other news.
Friday’s Headlines: Joyful Juneteenth Edition
The Knick parade showed again that car-free streets are care-free streets! Plus other news.
Tree-Mendous: City Officials Must Do More To Create Shady Conditions As Temps Soar
New York City needs to prepare for the next hot day, not just the next storm.
Thursday’s Headlines: Nothing But Knicks Edition
We were cheering “Tow New York, tow New York, tow!” as Lower Manhattan went car-free for the Knicks ticker-tape parade. Plus the news.
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The Dream: NYPD Says It Will Tow Away Every Car South of Canal at 7 PM Tonight For Knicks Parade
According to the NYPD, starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, towing crews will remove any car that is parked south of Canal Street.
‘Pay-to-Play’ Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer Wants to Kill Citizen Idling Enforcement That Protects NYC Air
A longtime foe of congestion pricing has found another clean-air fix to hate. Oh, and he takes donations from bus companies.
City Budget Needs $20M For School Streets: Advocates
Advocates are pushing the mayor to make good on his campaign promise to fund and create universal open streets in front of schools.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Blocked Party Edition
The NYPD Big Brother approach to public space is excessive. Plus other news.
Citi E-Bikes 10X Costlier Than Other Cities, So Price Should Be Capped At $3: Advocates
Will Mamdani cap soaring Citi Bike costs?
