Skip to content

Today’s Headlines

More headlines at Streetsblog USA
  • Sheldon Silver Arrested on Federal Corruption Charges (NYT 1, 2)
  • MTA Board to Vote on Fare Hikes Today (NYT, WSJ)
  • DOT Plan Would Bring Bike Lanes and Add Pedestrian Space to Queens Boulevard (Times Ledger)
  • More Transpo Nerd Backlash for Cuomo’s LaGuardia AirTrain (CapNY)
  • Lancman and Simanowitz: Don’t “Close” Motorist Lanes for Flushing-Jamaica SBS (Times Ledger)
  • Locals Urge City to Protect Jamaica Pedestrians From Dangerous Truck Traffic (Progress Queens)
  • MS 51 Students Who Lost Three Classmates to Reckless Drivers Organize for Safer Streets (DNA)
  • Post: Cyclists Hit 38 Central Park Pedestrians in 2014
  • City Council Bill Would Account for Parking Spots Occupied by Film Crews (Post)
  • WNYC: Poorer Straphangers Less Likely to Take Advantage of Discounted Fares
  • With Hudson Tunnels Aging and Penn Station Maxed Out, Amtrak Bets on Penn South (Record)

More headlines at Streetsblog USA

Photo of Brad Aaron
Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York'’s dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.

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

Hochul Could Cut ‘Runaway’ Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability

April 16, 2026

Thursday’s Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition

April 16, 2026

Mamdani’s DOT Responds to Astoria Bike Lane Backlash … With an Even Longer Bike Lane

April 15, 2026

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs

April 15, 2026

Council Leader Urges City To Activate Ferry To NJ Before World Cup

April 15, 2026
See all posts