Opinion: Mamdani Must Do More Than Just Undo the Mistakes of Eric Adams
Mamdani deserve credit for the quick wins, but there's only so much he can accomplish by reversing the mistakes of Eric Adams.
Manhattan Panel Pans DOT Plan for Unprotected E. 17th St. Bike Lane
Community Board 6 voted overwhelmingly to support a protected bike lane over DOT's unprotected proposal.
Jersey City Shows Why NYC Needs a Real Chief Public Realm Officer
New York City's smaller neighbor was able to make big streetscape changes by centralizing planning for public space under one role.
Relay — The Delivery App You Didn’t Know You Were Using — Pulls Out As NYC Ramps Up Worker Protections
Relay is shutting down operations in New York City, leaving thousands of workers without jobs.
Monday’s Headlines: Presidents’ Day Edition
We're honoring the Presidents of the United States today, but let's do so with a little news roundup, ok?
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Hochul's Car Insurance Scheme
The Explainer: How Gov. Hochul’s Car Insurance Agenda Hurts Victims, Helps Big Car, Big Insurance
Why is Hochul fighting for worse insurance protections for victims of traffic violence?
Gov. Hochul’s Car Insurance Proposal is a Disaster for Crash Victims’ Rights
As a state that values walking and biking, we cannot allow the governor to gut the rights of the people most at risk — especially since it won't lower insurance rates anyway.
‘CAR’-Tastrophe: Big Tech is Secretly Behind Hochul’s Auto Insurance Rate Cut Push
Is Uber really interested in a more affordable New York?
New Details: Hochul’s Car Insurance ‘Affordability’ Pitch Will Shortchange Crash Victims
Hochul's Uber-backed bid to make car insurance affordable hides harmful policies for victims of car drivers.
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Rider Advocates Snub Mamdani’s Event After Mayor Opts Against Fordham Busway
Riders Alliance criticized Mamdani for eschewing the city's "original" busway plan that he campaigned to implement.
DE-ADAMSIZATION: Mamdani Restores Multiple Street Redesigns Killed By Eric Adams
The new mayor turns the page on four frustrating years of Eric Adams killing crucial street projects.
Q&A: Mamdani Biz Regulator Sam Levine Isn’t Afraid To Take On Big Tech
Levine's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is a key regulatory force against the fast-growing delivery app industry, which has huge consequences for the city's public realm.
Commish Tisch: Fix in Mix For 311
The Adams appointee wants to revamp the 311 system so that police responses are trackable.
On Board! New Yorkers Want Weekend G Train Extension to Forest Hills
More service is a no-brainer, riders said.
Investigations
How Congestion Pricing Proved the Haters Wrong and Is Changing New York for the Better
Happy birthday to the toll cameras! Congestion pricing is working as promised — defying haters and doubters, including President Trump. Here's why.
The ‘Problem’ With E-Bikes? The Super Fast Illegal Ones
New Yorkers are riding illegal vehicles marketed as e-bikes with little to no-consequences, and it's a safety problem.
Who Rides on the Sidewalk? To NYPD, Just Blacks and Hispanics
The NYPD has ramped up its enforcement against cyclists for squeezing pedestrians, but in a very suspect manner.
What Is A Life Worth In NYC? In Fatal Crashes, Sometimes Just $50
Drivers who kill pedestrians often face minimal punishment, a Streetsblog investigation found.
Cyclists Still Getting Criminal Summonses — And Mayor Mamdani Is Still Waffling
Another day, another criminal sting against cyclists — and another day of Mayor Mamdani blowing off questions about why he is continuing a policy of his predecessor that he says he opposes.
Mamdani Pitches Free Buses (Cheap!) Plus Other Transportation Needs on ‘Tin Cup’ Day in Albany
The mayor gave his former colleagues in state government a glimpse of his thinking on transportation and city operations, and hopes they can send more cash his city's way.
‘Everyone’s At Fault’: Mamdani and City Council Point Fingers Over Lowering Speed Limits
The mayor and the City Council are using the "art of deflection" to keep the status quo instead of lowering the speed limit to a safer 20 miles per hour.
Report: Pedestrians Are At Risk … Where You’d Least Expect It
The city may be underestimating number of outer borough pedestrians and is biased towards Manhattan, a new report finds.
Thursday’s Headlines: Down With DSPs Edition
Council Member Tiffany Cabán will reintroduce a bill taking on Amazon's use of third-party delivery companies. Plus more news.
