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City Council Requests Federal Help in Fight Against Black Market for Temporary License Plates

Most of the illegal paper tags in New York are from out of state, making a federal solution necessary to fight temp tag fraud, Council members argued in a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday.

August 4, 2023

Dangerous Vehicle Seizure Program’s Future Uncertain as City Fails to Release Required Report

The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program requires motorists who repeatedly speed or break red lights to take a safe driving course, or else have their cars impounded.

August 4, 2023

OPINION: A Cycling ‘Current Conditions’ Report Will Keep Biking New Yorkers Safe and Informed

Cyclists deserve the same attention and information already given to the city's drivers and transit riders in the form of notifications, updates, and well-marked detours.

August 3, 2023

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Rallying Bronx Pols Against Fordham Road Bus Lane Fixes: Sources

While he’s said nothing about the issue publicly, the congressman has been quietly assembling opposition to proposed bus lane upgrades in recent weeks, four officials told Streetsblog.

August 3, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines: The Mayor’s New Cars Edition

Hizzoner rides around town in some expensive cars, The Post reported. Plus more news.

August 3, 2023

Adams Weighs McGuinness Redesigns, But Tells Parents He Can’t Commit to Original Plan

DOT will pitch its watered down McGuinness proposal to the mayor on Thursday, according to a local leader with knowledge of the planned meeting.

August 3, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines: Eric’s Interim Report Card Edition

A Brooklyn pol had harsh words for Mayor Adams the same day the media exposed his administration's scaled back redesign of deadly McGuinness Boulevard.

August 2, 2023