Today’s Headlines
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
By
Ben Fried
8:55 AM EST on February 5, 2018
- Driver Kills Basid Miah, 23, on Conduit Boulevard in East New York, No Charges Expected (News)
- Speeding Drunk Driver Causes Five-Car Crash on Bronx Park East, Killing Shiquan Dunn, 31 (News)
- The Times Is Appalled Cuomo and de Blasio Haven’t United to Fix the Subways
- Greg David: NYC Business Leaders Don’t Care About the Transit System Like They Used To (Crain’s)
- No Time Like the L Train Shutdown to Make the Union Square Subway Station Fully Accessible (Crain’s)
- What Happens When Station Agents Leave Their Booths and Work Amongst the Riders? (NYT)
- 14 Black Pastors Urge Cuomo to Equalize Fees on Uber and Yellow Taxis (News)
- Daily News Wants Your Stories of Terrible Transit and Gridlocked Streets
- The Video of This Group Bike Ride Doesn’t Jibe With the “Cycling Mob” Headlines (NBC, News)
- Parents at PS172 Say the Speedway Gas Station in Sunset Park Is a Deathtrap (Bklyn Paper)
- Send a Message That Cops Aren’t Above the Law — End Placard Abuse (Slate)
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:
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
Tuesday’s Headlines: Knicks of Time Edition
Basketball itself has become an arena. Plus more news.
May 26, 2026
The Great Mirage: Amtrak’s Big Penn Station Reveal Sidesteps Who Will Pay For Renovations
The details of President Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's high-profile redevelopment of Penn Station remain enshrouded.
May 26, 2026
Mamdani and Menin Blame Each Other For Delays to Fix Outdoor Dining
Meanwhile, fewer than 1,200 restaurants currently have full approval for outdoor dining.
May 26, 2026
Amtrak Fails To Regain Metro-North Rail Access After Lawsuit
The two rail systems are still going at it.
May 26, 2026
Memorial Day Musing: Can Block Parties Unite A Broken America?
The best way to celebrate the nation's birthday might not be a road trip to a national treasure; it might be just a few steps outside your front door.
May 25, 2026