Today’s Headlines
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
By
Ben Fried
8:54 AM EDT on October 24, 2017
- Cuomo’s Abusive Approach to Transit Policy Reaches a New Low (Politico, AMNY, News)
- Daily News to de Blasio: Stop Grandstanding and Get Behind Congestion Pricing
- How Long Until Cubic and MTA Deliver Faster Fare Payment for Bus Riders? (News, NYT, AMNY, DNA)
- MTA Spending $150 Million to “Upgrade” Two Astoria Stations Without Making Them Accessible (DNA)
- Take a Victory Lap, Car-Free Prospect Park Advocates (Bklyn Paper, Gothamist, AMNY, DNA)
- GM Will Pay $93-$132/Hour Plus a Per-Mile Charge to Test Robocars in Manhattan (Post)
- Information About MTA’s Weekend Service Disruptions Isn’t Reaching Subway Riders (Voice)
- Subway Delays Rose Nearly 20% in August Compared to Last Year (NY1)
- Queens Reps Call for Restoration of Q75 Linking Bayside and Jamaica (TL)
- Ride Safe, NYC, and Always Wear Gloves When You Get on a Citi Bike (Post)
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.
Read More:
More from Streetsblog New York City
Wednesday’s Headlines: Election Earthquakes Edition
Local elections and bike lanes, baby. Plus other news.
November 4, 2026
The Disconnect: New York City’s Bike Lanes Remain Far Short Of A Network
New York has a lot of protected bike lanes — but they don't always lead somewhere.
November 4, 2026
Can Bus Riders Form A Voting Bloc? We’re About To Find Out
Transit advocates have a new plan to turn bus riders into a political force.
November 3, 2026
Bronxites: Don’t Sacrifice Our Waterfront Access For Yet Another Amazon Warehouse
A logistics company is looking at building a large warehouse on the South Bronx waterfront, and environmental advocates want the state to intervene.
November 3, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines: Empire State Wilting Edition
It was easier to build New York's iconic tower than it is to build bike lanes. Plus other news.
November 3, 2026