Monday’s Headlines: Simon Says Edition
We were pleased that the story of "The Wire" creator's epic Twitter battle against New York City's lifesaving 24-7 speed camera system had not died down. Plus other news.
August 14, 2023
Brooklyn Senior Struck in Crosswalk by Driver Dies; No Charges, Says NYPD
A Brooklyn pedestrian who was struck last month by the driver of a luxury sport utility vehicle while he was crossing in a crosswalk has died — and cops said they have not charged the killer driver.
August 11, 2023
Manhattan DA Throws Book at Drunk Driver Who Killed a Cyclist and Injured Four
A driver who killed a cyclist and injured several pedestrians after a day of boozing is facing years in jail, thanks to an indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney.
August 10, 2023
Advocates Slam Prospect Park Striping as a Half Measure
The Department of Transportation heralded its completion of its repainting of Prospect Park's East Drive, but the measure to give pedestrians more marked space barely scratched the surface of what advocates sought.
August 10, 2023
UPDATE: Another Cyclist — 21st of the Year — Has Been Killed by a Driver
A man on an electric bike was killed by a hit-and-run driver early on Wednesday in The Bronx, the latest death in what is on pace to be the bloodiest year for cyclists of the Vision Zero era.
August 9, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: On the Road Edition
What I learned from the buses of Buenos Aires. Plus other news.
August 9, 2023
Horrific Crash on Manhattan Bridge Bike Path Underscores Moped Crisis
Illegal and legal mopeds are forbidden yet are increasingly common on the span as delivery workers shift to faster vehicles to make their meager living.
July 27, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: On the Trail Edition
New York State is not ready for bike tourism yet. Plus other news.
July 26, 2023
Driver Charged in ‘Accident’ That Killed Upper West Side Senior
A driver who killed an Upper West Side senior in May — a crash that one cop said was just an "accident" — has been charged in the death, police said.
July 12, 2023
Analysis: Council Transportation Committee Spinning Its Wheels
Members of the committee have put forth 113 bills. Only five have passed.
July 12, 2023
