De Blasio’s Placard ‘Crackdown’ Is Actually More Parking Perks for Cops!
Mayor de Blasio unveils a sham placard crackdown that's not a crackdown at all.
February 21, 2019
EXPLAINER: Why Mayor de Blasio’s Placard Abuse Announcement Today Will Fall Short
On Thursday, the de Blasio administration will release details of its long-awaited effort to curb placard abuse. Don't get your hopes up.
February 21, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Council Speaker Corey Johnson Will Push de Blasio on Placard Abuse This Week
As the mayor stalls, the City Council offers a slate of bills to rein in the scourge of placards.
February 11, 2019
Here’s Something New: Barcode-Adorned Placards in Lower Manhattan
There's a new parking placard in town — and, judging by the looks of it, it's going to be a lot harder to fake.
February 9, 2019
City Budget Gives Buses A Key Boost at Intersections
New York City buses are getting an extra shove across the finish line — er, intersection.
February 8, 2019
Queens Pol Wants Safer Streets — But Also More Parking for Car-Loving Cops
Astoria Council Member Costa Constantinides wants to make his districts streets safer. But his proposal for a new parking lot for neighborhood cops is likely to draw the ire of safe street advocates.
February 4, 2019
Back to The Drawing Board: DOT Reconsidering Its Dangerous 79th Street Rotunda Upgrade
But it's unclear what the "fix" will be.
January 31, 2019
Mayor: There’s Not Enough People Biking to Warrant Dedicated Bike Lane Enforcement
Mayor de Blasio says dedicated bike lane enforcement teams aren't worth the city's limited financial and personnel resources.
January 25, 2019
Mayor to E-Bike/E-Scooter Supporters: Power Down! [Updated]
The mayor definitely doesn't like scooters and e-bikes until the state makes them legal — and even then...not so much.
January 23, 2019
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TODAY: Mayor de Blasio Vows to Fix City’s Broken Bus System
Finally! Progress on snail-like buses.
January 10, 2019