Today’s Headlines
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
By
Brad Aaron
8:57 AM EST on January 25, 2017
- MTA Board to Vote on Fare Hike Today (NY1)
- De Blasio Budget Increases Spending, Adds Crossing Guards (NYT, Politico, DNA, News)
- Not Funded: Discounted MetroCards, Bike-Share Expansion (AMNY)
- Hakim, Foxx, Lhota on Cuomo’s Short List to Succeed Tom Prendergast (NYT)
- Gelinas and Kabak on What Cuomo’s TWU Contract Will Cost the MTA: Post, 2AS
- Jersey Dems Won’t Act on PANYNJ Reform Bill While Christie Is in Office (Politico)
- SEIU, WFP, and Taxi Workers Alliance Oppose Cuomo Ride-Hailing Plan (Politico)
- NYC EDC Is Building de Blasio’s First Ferry Dock, in the Rockaways (NY1)
- NYPD Chases: DWI Pursuit in SI (Advance); Man Who Hit Brooklyn Senior Surrenders (News)
- School Safety Agent Hit by Two Drivers in Schuylerville; No Word on Charges (Post, NY1)
- People You Share the Streets With (News, News)
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
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
Crashes Went Down 15% In Harlem Trash Container Zone, As Mamdani Hawks Citywide Rollout
We crunched the numbers: Empire Bins don't just make streets cleaner, they also make them safer.
April 17, 2026
Woman Killed By Hit-and-Run Trucker in Ridgewood
A pedestrian was struck and killed by the hit-and-run driver of a truck on a dangerous roadway in the Brooklyn portion of Ridgewood early on Friday.
April 17, 2026
Columbia Agrees to Fund 125th Street Subway Elevator — But Leaves MTA Holding the Bag
Columbia University refused for years to chip in for elevators to make the 1 train at W. 125th Street fully accessible.
April 17, 2026
Waymo Means Way Mo’ Cars, According To Uber Docs
Caution ahead: Uber admits that self-driving taxis grow their taxi business, too.
April 17, 2026
Talk About Insurance Fraud! Big Tech Floods Pols’ In-Boxes With Fake Emails In Support Of Hochul’s Car Premium Ploy
Politicians are noticing something fishy, rather than phishy, about their constituents' emails.
April 17, 2026
