Today’s Headlines
More headlines at Streetsblog Capitol Hill
By
Ben Fried
8:59 AM EDT on May 29, 2012
- David Byrne: Bike-share Will Rearrange Your Mental Map of NYC (NYT)
- East Brooklyn Seniors Want to Cross Their Streets Without Risking Their Lives (News)
- How the Senate Transpo Bill Would Benefit Transit in the NYC Region (MTR)
- Cabbie Strikes Cyclist Near Union Square, Causing Head Lacerations (Gothamist)
- In Separate Incidents, Drivers Seriously Injure Two Cyclists Saturday Evening (Gothamist)
- Mother of Union Square Hit-and-Run Victim Roxana Sorina Buta Pleas for Justice (Post)
- Sensible Analysis From Bay Ridge Journal About Traffic Dangers Near Site of Hit-and Run Killing
- Federal Safety Regs Force MTA to Put Off Commuter Rail Upgrades (Post, 2nd Ave Sagas)
- One More Reason to Apply “Broken Windows” Theory to Traffic Enforcement (Post)
- Waiting for #BikeNYC’s Breakthrough Smartphone App (NYT)
More headlines at Streetsblog Capitol Hill
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.
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
Pride Protected: LGBTQ Groups Thwart Cop Security Cordon Plan For Washington Square Park
A celebration with a history rooted in pushing back on police abuse won't be subject to it this year.
June 12, 2026
Department of Trucks: Brooklynites Beg for Relief on Third Ave. as Safety Redesign Stalls
The city is moving full speed ahead on truck routes as safety redesigns remain a distant dream.
June 12, 2026
OPINION: G Train Riders Deserve Better Buses During Ongoing Shutdowns
Transit riders deserve better than the subpar shuttle bus service the MTA provides to fill the gap during recurring G train disruptions.
June 12, 2026
Friday Video: What Happens When World Cup Fans Come to America
It is difficult to go to a sportball game in the United States compared to Europe, so let City Nerd Ray Delahanty explain it all to you.
June 12, 2026
Friday’s Headlines: Kids on Bikes Edition
Should students, kids and seniors get Citi Bike discounts? Plus other news.
June 12, 2026