Today’s Headlines
The Roanoke River crested in Salem, Virginia. (Photo: Stephanie Klein-Davis) Eastern States Preparing for More Rain and Floods (NYT) Extreme Weather Fits Global Warming Pattern (ABC) Environmental Study for Greenpoint Oil Spill (NYT) Beach Advisory Warns of High Bacteria Levels: Swimming Not Recommended Until Further Notice (WNYC) Instead of a New Power Plant, Conservation (OilDrum) … Continued
9:19 AM EDT on June 28, 2006
The Roanoke River crested in Salem, Virginia. (Photo: Stephanie Klein-Davis)
- Eastern States Preparing for More Rain and Floods (NYT)
- Extreme Weather Fits Global Warming Pattern (ABC)
- Environmental Study for Greenpoint Oil Spill (NYT)
- Beach Advisory Warns of High Bacteria Levels: Swimming Not Recommended Until Further Notice (WNYC)
- Instead of a New Power Plant, Conservation (OilDrum)
- Two-wheeling to work (MarketWatch)
‘Death St.’ bike tour: Newser braves perilous hazards of Houston St. (Daily News)- A Path Perfect for Cyclists, Except Where It Crosses Drivers’ Paths (NYT)
- The City and the Cyclists (Gotham Gazette)
- Transportation changes: are congestion pricing, East River tolls on the agenda? (AYR)
- A Slow-Road Movement? (NYT)
Aaron Naparstek is the founder and former editor-in-chief of Streetsblog. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Naparstek's journalism, advocacy and community organizing work has been instrumental in growing the bicycle network, removing motor vehicles from parks, and developing new public plazas, car-free streets and life-saving traffic-calming measures across all five boroughs. He was also one of the original cast members of the "War on Cars" podcast. You can find more of his work on his website.
Read More:
Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.
More from Streetsblog New York City
Komanoff: Congestion Pricing Was Never About Air Quality
A new report from the city Dept. of Health should put to bed misplaced concerns about congestion pricing’s impact on regional air quality.
August 18, 2026
DSNY Eyes Top-Loading Garbage Trucks For Better Curbside Waste Collection
Top-loading collection trucks could offset a potential vehicle mileage increase from the Big Apple's "trash revolution."
August 18, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines: Mike Flynn Edition
Mayor Mamdani's DOT commissioner says community engagement can't get in the way of progress. Plus the news.
August 18, 2026
Manhattan DA Revokes Parking Placard of Employee With Bent License Plate
But the DA won't say who the employee is.
August 17, 2026
Waymo Speaks: We Have More In Common With Urbanists Than You Might Think
The robo-taxi company wants to push back on some recent coverage, so let's have it.
August 17, 2026