Today’s Headlines
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
8:59 AM EDT on April 9, 2015
- Former Syracuse Mayor Matt Driscoll in, Joan McDonald Out at State DOT (TU, TWC, Post-Standard)
- TLC Tests Cameras, Radars to Prevent Crashes on Six Taxis (Post)
- MTA Action Heating Up in Albany, But de Blasio Focused on Federal Transpo Funds (AMNY)
- MTA Inspector General Finds Cab Trips Fraudulently Paid for With Access-a-Ride Funds (Post)
- A Look at the Design for a Permanent Putnam Triangle Plaza in Clinton Hill (DNA)
- New Facebook Group, Blog Join Pols Fuming Over 7 Train Service (TL)
- L Train Riders Prepare for Five Weekends of Shutdowns for Repairs (DNA, Bklyn Paper)
- Tishman Buys Flatiron Parking Garage as Likely Development Site (TRD)
- “Market Urbanist” Stephen Smith Moves From YIMBY Reporting to Real Estate Industry (Capital)
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
In spring 2017, Stephen wrote for Streetsblog USA, covering the livable streets movement and transportation policy developments around the nation.
From August 2012 to October 2015, he was a reporter for Streetsblog NYC, covering livable streets and transportation issues in the city and the region. After joining Streetsblog, he covered the tail end of the Bloomberg administration and the launch of Citi Bike. Since then, he covered mayoral elections, the de Blasio administration's ongoing Vision Zero campaign, and New York City's ever-evolving street safety and livable streets movements.
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
To Protect And Swerve: NYPD Cop Has 547 Speeding Tickets Yet Remains On The Force
James Giovansanti is supposed to protect New Yorkers, but endangers them with impunity.
April 23, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines: Having a Cow Edition
Did Gov. Hochul just blink in her negotiations with the legislature? Plus other news.
April 23, 2026
Two Little Too Late: Mamdani Shifts Private Carting Reforms Toward Safety for Remaining Pair of Contracts
Ex-Mayor Eric Adams de-prioritized safety in selecting companies to collect trash from private businesses under the city's 2019 carting reforms.
April 22, 2026
Keep New York Moving: Antonio Reynoso’s Six-Point Plan for Transit That Matches Our Reality
The federal government must provide more money for public transit, says congressional candidate Antonio Reynoso.
April 22, 2026
Exclusive: Mamdani Picks Construction Chief Eager to Speed Up Street Redesigns
Simple buildouts shouldn't take decades to finish.
April 22, 2026