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Open Session: What We Need to See From Albany in 2026

The new legislative session is a big opportunity for the pols and Gov. Hochul, as well as the advocates pressuring them, to make substantial progress on transportation policy. Will they take it?

January 6, 2026

Grab a Shovel: Mayor Mamdani Begins Fix of Williamsburg Bridge Shitshow

Hizzoner gets his hands dirty to make a quick fix, with more to come.

January 6, 2026

How Kathy Hochul Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Congestion Pricing

She loved, then hated, then loved, then gutted, and, yesterday, celebrated the congestion pricing toll as it marked its first birthday.

January 6, 2026

Illegally Parked Cars Delayed FDNY Response to Five-Alarm Fire

First responders call out scofflaws blocking hydrants for delaying the response to a five alarm fire in the Bronx.

January 6, 2026

Tuesday’s Headlines: Standing Up for Congestion Pricing Edition

Whaddya know — we now have a mayor who openly supports congestion pricing. Plus other news.

January 6, 2026

Mamdani: Daylighting Before Death!

The mayor wants the Department of Transportation to add daylighting before someone has been killed rather than wait to ban parking at intersections after a completely avoidable tragedy.

January 5, 2026

How Congestion Pricing Proved the Haters Wrong and Is Changing New York for the Better

Happy birthday to the toll cameras! Congestion pricing is working as promised — defying haters and doubters, including President Trump. Here's why.

January 5, 2026

So What’s Going On With All Those Congestion Pricing Lawsuits?

We're not lawyers, but we have read all of these lawsuits half a dozen times so you don't have to.

January 5, 2026

Experts Offer Mamdani New Advice About Homelessness, Following Deep Streetsblog investigation

Mayor Mamdani must appoint a "czar" for the hardest-to-reach homeless cases, focus on intervention and simplify the lengthy process to get qualified for housing, a new report says.

January 5, 2026

Monday’s Headlines: Happy Birthday, Congestion Pricing Edition

The anniversary stories are here. Plus other news.

January 5, 2026