Today’s Headlines
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
By
Brad Aaron
8:52 AM EDT on April 6, 2017
- Motorist Kills 71-Year-Old Man in Dyker Heights (News)
- Penn Station May Be Working Tomorrow (Post); MTA, NJT, Post Blame Amtrak (Politico, Post, News)
- Related: Christie Points Fingers, Ducks Questions (NYT 1, 2); Investigation Continues (NYT)
- Transit Expert Trump Says He Will Decide If Gateway and 2nd Ave. Subway Are Worthy (NYT, News)
- Cuomo’s Budget Extender Takes $65M From MTA, Includes $700M for Farley (MTR, Politico)
- State Budget Provision Opens New York Roads to “Driverless” Cars (Post)
- Rockaway Ferry Launch Set for May 1 (DNA)
- People Are Worried About the MTA L Shutdown Plan (AMNY)
- Shocker: NIMBYs Attack Plan for M79 Select Bus Service (DNA)
- Vincent Gentile Is Running for Brooklyn DA (News)
- Jay Street Planters Not Getting the Job Done (Bklyn Paper)
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
Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs
Insurance companies and personal injury lawyers exist because streets aren't safe. So shouldn't we start there instead of tweaking a broken system?
April 15, 2026
Council Leader Urges City To Activate Ferry To NJ Before World Cup
A ferry from W. 125th Street to Edgewater, New Jersey, could relieve World Cup-related traffic strain, City Council Member Shaun Abreu said.
April 15, 2026
East Side, West Side: Mamdani’s DOT Will Transform 72nd Street With Protected Bike Lane, Bus Improvements
The safety improvements will convert four lanes of traffic into two, with a center turning bay, adding a two-way protected bike lane on the north side of the street.
April 14, 2026
ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul’s Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny
Janno Lieber and the MTA are backing the car insurance scam but say they'd save a pittance and aren't sharing examples.
April 14, 2026