Skip to Content
Streetsblog New York City home
Streetsblog New York City home
Log In
Today's Headlines

Today’s Headlines

9:06 AM EDT on October 7, 2008

    • NYT: States Must Bust Sprawl, Improve Transit
    • Weak Demand Sends Oil Below $90/Barrel; Gas Prices Follow (NYT, Post)
    • Fordham Road Merchants Blame Select Bus Service for Decline in Business (News)
    • What Makes a Street Neighborly in New Haven? (NYT)
    • Families Mourn Stephanie Dees and Ann Sullivan (Post)
    • Graphing the Link Between Car Dependence and Obesity (No Impact Man)
    • Solution for Bus Crowding in Manhattan: Through-Running (Cap'n Transit)
    • 2nd Ave Sagas Asks NYCT Chief Howard Roberts About Subway Cleanliness
    • Traffic Ensnarled by Bottles Left Outside Lincoln Tunnel (Post)
    • CUNY Demos 'Green' Cars and Trucks (News)
Ben Fried
Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog New York City

Congestion Pricing

OPINION: Congestion Pricing Will Help My Family Get Around As We Navigate Cancer Treatment

My partner was recently diagnosed with cancer. Congestion pricing will make getting her to treatment faster and easier.

May 2, 2024
Today's Headlines

Thursday’s Headlines: NYPD Discovers Chained Bike Locks Edition

May 2, 2024
Transit Fares

EXCLUSIVE: OMNY Debuts on Fair Fares After Delays

The long-awaited Fair Fares expansion will launch as a three-month pilot for a few dozen riders.

May 1, 2024
Citi Bike

Good Luck Docking Your Citi Bike In Lower Manhattan

Many frustrated commuters to Lower Manhattan opted to simply abandon their Citi Bikes undocked due to the lack of open spots in the area.

May 1, 2024
See all posts