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NYPD Driver Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ in Killing of 7-Year-Old

Stephanie Sharp's lawyer said the young boy's death was an "accident" for which she should not face charges.

November 16, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines: About that Citi Bike Report Edition

The big story yesterday was Comptroller Brad Lander's "report" on the alleged failure of Lyft in its management of Citi Bike. Plus other news.

November 16, 2023

Bus Ridership is Near 2019 Levels (If You Count the People Who Don’t Pay)

In September, bus ridership was close to 2.3 million people — near the totals in the pre-pandemic halcyon of 2019 — if you include riders who didn't pay.

November 16, 2023

Update: Bike Rider Critically Injured by Dump Truck Driver in Downtown Brooklyn

A cyclist was struck and critically wounded by the driver of a massive dump truck at one of the busiest intersections in Brooklyn this afternoon.

November 15, 2023

NYPD Christens New Busway with Livingston Street Tow-A-Palooza

The launch of New York City's newest busway was heralded Tuesday by the mid-afternoon arrival of NYPD tow trucks.

November 15, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines: Report Around the Clock Edition

It's going to be a busy day on the livable streets front today, with Streetsblog reporters fanning out across town. So get the jump on it, with our headlines.

November 15, 2023

Vision? Zero: Prospect Heights Seeks Daylighting for a Neighborhood with None

No streets are clear of parked cars as required under state law — and locals see it as evidence that the area’s streets "really are unsafe.”

November 14, 2023

Study: 12 Ft. Lanes Are Deadlier Than 10 Ft. Ones — So Why Do Many DOTs Build Them Anyway?

The lightning-fast 12-foot lanes that run down countless roads in U.S. neighborhoods are associated with a roughly 50-percent higher rate of crashes than nine-foot ones, a new study finds.

November 14, 2023