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Online Retailers Selling Illegal Batteries and Mopeds to City Buyers

Call it Amazon crime: The mammoth online retailer is selling illegal batteries and mopeds to city residents, despite such devices being forbidden from city streets.

September 21, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines: Head-Scratcher Edition

Three items crossed our desk yesterday that simply need to be addressed. Plus other news.

September 20, 2023

Adams Expands Trash Containerization, But Bins Will Still Crowd Pedestrian Space

Why are trash bins still going to be on the sidewalk? Better ask Status Quo about that!

September 19, 2023

Cops Violated Lawyer’s Civil Rights During Infamous ‘Criminal Mischief’ Arrest: Suit

Famed bike lawyer Adam White fights back against a specious charge for repairing a defaced plate.

September 19, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines: BQE Patchwork Edition

The city will close the Queens-bound BQE between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street for one weekend next month. Plus more news.

September 19, 2023

Say Good-Bye to the ‘Free’ Citi Bike E-Bike Loophole

Some electric Citi Bikes that were previously free to unlock and ride will now cost users the "standard" e-bike fee, Lyft said on Monday.

September 19, 2023

DOT Continues to Ignore Dangers it Created on Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave

The Department of Transportation is still willfully endangering cyclists on Brooklyn's Fourth Avenue.

September 18, 2023

Monday’s Headlines: End Fossil Fuel Edition

Thousands of marchers descended on Manhattan on Sunday with a simple message: End fossil fuel. Plus other news.

September 18, 2023

Opinion: Electric Vehicles Are Only Part of the Climate Solution

Building a future where travel is sustainable and earth-friendly means that people must reevaluate their use of personal vehicles, even if it’s only for a small portion of their journey.

September 17, 2023