Today’s Headlines
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
8:55 AM EDT on October 9, 2015
- Cuomo Dismisses Everyone Who Thinks His MTA Budget Raids Matter (Politico, Observer)
- AMNY Wants Cuomo, BdB to Cut a Deal; Dan Quart Wants Sustainable Funding Source (Gotham Gazette)
- Turning Driver Critically Injures Couple Crossing Street in Boro Park (JP Updates, WNBC)
- Driver Critically Injures Man, 21, Crossing Third Ave in Sunset Park; Driver: “I Honked” (News)
- CB 1 Committee Chair Responds to Reynoso’s Criticism And It’s Exactly What You Expect (Gothamist)
- Block Association Prez Writes to West Side Spirit in Support of Amsterdam Ave Protected Bike Lane
- Hindy Schachter Talks Some Sense About Why NYC Needs Protected Bike Lanes (Our Town)
- WSJ Looks at NYC’s Bike Lane Progress; City Limits on the Perils and Perks of Cycling in NYC
- DOT Installs Speed Hump on Street Where Driver Killed 8-Year-Old Jadann Williams (Ditmas Park Corner)
- Affordable Housing Developer: “Elimination of the Parking Requirement Is Absolutely Critical” (DNA)
- Jersey City Resident Cooks Up Renderings of Ped Bridge Over Hudson (Jersey Digs via Gothamist)
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
City’s Queens Waterfront Greenway Plan Seems Tailor-Made to Placate Vickie Paladino
The city plans to deprive eastern Queens of greenway safety upgrades it's bringing to the western parts of the borough.
June 10, 2026
The StreetsPAC Bump: Group Issues NYC Endorsements For Statehouse Races
This year, both chambers in the state legislature have lots of open seats with brisk competition. So now, more than ever, you need StreetsPAC's endorsements.
June 10, 2026
From Parking To Park: Hunter Students Want Curbside Hangout Space
Students at Hunter College asked for a new hangout spot and the school's administration, the Department of Transportation and the local community said yes. Plus, it’s bringing pedestrian space to a spot where cars are parking illegally.
June 10, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines: We Were Right (Times Two) Edition
Sure, we spend a lot of time patting ourselves on the back, but there are two more reasons. Plus other news.
June 10, 2026
Amtrak’s Penn Station Dog And Pony Show Avoided the Only Question That Matters
How much will this thing cost, and who's paying?
June 9, 2026
