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Monday’s Headlines: Focus On Central Park Edition
Get ready for Streetsblog’s full-team coverage. Plus other news.
Garbage Cops Parked Cars in Bus Lane With Covered Plates
Trashy corruption was on full display by these Sanitation cops.
Cyclists and Pedestrians Finally Get Their Own Paths on the George Washington Bridge
The change will finally provide 24/7 biking and walking access to the George Washington Bridge — sort of.
Komanoff: Rep. Lawler Calls Congestion Pricing ‘A Cash Grab,’ But Shrugs at Runaway Gas Prices
The suburban member of Congress keeps complaining about a simple toll, but doesn’t mind the gas price hike from President Trump’s war in Iran.
Friday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Paid for That Edition
Thursday was congestion pricing day for Gov. Hochul. Plus more news.
Lose-Lose? Bay Ridge Pol Celebrates More Parking, Less Housing
Council Member Kayla Santosuosso bragged about securing “major benefits”: fewer units, more parking. Huh?
Thursday’s Headlines: Bike Lane Fix Edition
Grace Church School taketh the bike lane, and Grace Church School giveth the bike lane back.
Demolition Derby: Cops Crash Their Squad Cars In A High-Speed Chase … In A Park!
Two cops crashes their cars into each other in Flushing Meadows Park. We have the story.
Poll Shows Huge Support for Apartments Near Transit As Hochul, Blakeman Debate Housing
A new poll finds overwhelming support for Gov. Hochul to pursue transit-oriented development opposed by Republican Bruce Blakeman.
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‘Everyone Should Be Furious’: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Are Up 41% As Public Fix Stalls
Lithium-ion batteries are up 41 percent from last year — “Every single New York City resident should be furious,” said one advocate.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Officer Of The Raw Edition
Another cop gets held accountable for harassing residents. Plus other news.
The Hangover: Mamdani Continues Adams Policy of Allowing Cars on Park Drives
Cars returned to Freedom Drive on Oct. 7 without any warning — several weeks before the city’s official schedule, which bans car from the corridor through October.
‘Strip Club Cop’ Who Was Fired By State Police Lands Job With Port Authority
Michael Lin was fired from the State Police — for cause! — in September 2025 and started working for the Port Authority weeks later.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Low-Traffic Edition
Everyone is talking about Low-Traffic Neighborhoods today. Plus other news.
