Today’s Headlines
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
By
Ben Fried
8:53 AM EST on January 2, 2018
- Inside the Subway Construction Racket That Robs New Yorkers Blind (NYT)
- Daily News to Cuomo: Fix Transit With Congestion Pricing and Cost Control
- NRDC and the Nation to de Blasio: Time to Throw Your Weight Behind Move NY Toll Reform
- TransitCenter: Pair Congestion Pricing With Improvements to Subway and Bus Service
- An “Uber Fee” Is Necessary But Not Sufficient to Clear Manhattan Gridlock (NYT, News)
- Jeff Klein and the IDC Unveil Their Plan to Stall Action on Congestion Pricing (AMNY)
- Gateway Update: Trump Yanks the Football Away From Cuomo and Christie (Crain’s, News)
- Will Subway Station Agents Adapt and Work Outside the Booth? (NYT)
- BQX vs. BQE (Bklyn Paper)
- Meet the People Who Have No Business Shaping the City’s L Train Shutdown Plan (Villager)
- FDNY Bypasses Midtown Gridlock With Mini-Ambulances (NYT)
- De Blasio’s E-Bike Crackdown Is a National Disgrace (AP)
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
Grubhub ‘Outsourced’ Delivery Work To Skirt City Minimum Wage, Docs Show
Internal documents show that Grubhub, a delivery app owned by Wonder, subcontracted labor to lower paid workers to save money.
March 31, 2026
March (Parking) Madness 2026: Like A Rock Edition
This year's competition journeys to Staten Island, the ultimate Copland. But, surprise, surprise, it wasn't so bad.
March 31, 2026
RIDE-ALONG: A Night On The Road With A Relay Delivery Worker
Delivery workers are among the hardest-working, worst-paid, most-endangered jobbers in town. We rode with one to give you an idea.
March 31, 2026
‘Game-Changer’: Non-Profit Throws Financial Lifeline to Open Streets Program
The Citizens Committee for New York City will provide volunteer groups with an immediate lifeline before the start of the season.
March 31, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines: ‘A Man, A Lander, A Plan Transit’ Edition
The former comptroller unveils his idea for transit if he gets elected to Congress. Plus other news.
March 31, 2026
Comments Are Temporarily Disabled
Streetsblog is in the process of migrating our commenting system. During this transition, commenting is temporarily unavailable.
Once the migration is complete, you will be able to log back in and will have full access to your comment history. We appreciate your patience and look forward to having you back in the conversation soon.