We Were Right: Mayor’s Management Report Confirms Streetsblog Reporting Previously Criticized by City Officials
A series of articles in Streetsblog last year that was highly criticized by City Hall because it outlined failures of the Department of Transportation to meet bus and bike lane mileage requirements due to staffing shortages and political waffling has just been confirmed — by City Hall.
February 2, 2023
Are Police Disciplining Cops Who Deface their Plates? Who Knows?!
The NYPD won't reveal if it is taking action to discipline officers who intentionally cover or deface their license plates to avoid speed and red-light enforcement cameras.
February 1, 2023
SEE IT: Hit-and-Run Scofflaw Driver Slams Cyclist (and Dog) on Cargo Bike on Fifth Avenue
A reckless driver illegally using the bus lane on Fifth Avenue slammed into a cargo bike rider on Monday night, sending him and his dog onto the pavement before speeding away.
January 31, 2023
SPACE HOGS: NYPD Cops Seize Clinton Hill Playground — Again!
Kids in Clinton Hill were unable to take advantage of an unseasonably warm January weekend because officers from the NYPD's 88th Precinct had once again used the Classon Playground to park their personal vehicles.
January 29, 2023
Council Wants Answers from Adams Administration on Road Violence Epidemic
The City Council's Transportation Committee has scheduled a long-overdue hearing to determine if Mayor Adams is honoring his pledge to "take seriously" the ongoing road violence epidemic — and it's demanding that Adams administration officials show up to testify.
January 27, 2023
The End of ‘Criminal Mischief’? A Reflection on Three Months of Field Work
For three months, our Streetsblog NYC editor has been exposing one of New York City's great scams: drivers (mostly cops) who deface their license plates to avoid speed-camera tickets. Well, it's time to hang up the paint pen and screwdriver.
January 25, 2023
How Much Does DOT Spend to Keep Kids Safe Outside of Schools? The Agency Won’t Say.
The Department of Transportation frequently touts the effort it makes to improve street safety for kids, yet the agency doesn't know — or simply won't say — how much money it spends on projects or salaries devoted exclusively to safety around schools.
January 25, 2023
VISION ZERO 2022: More Dead Kids, More Crashes in Known Danger Zones
More children died in crashes last year than in another other year in the Vision Zero era and crashes remain concentrated in areas that are known to be treacherous, according to a new report that crunches the numbers on the bloody 12 months of 2022.
January 23, 2023
Grieving Family Horrified by ‘Not Guilty’ Plea By Driver Who Killed Beloved Delivery Worker
The life of Carlos Garcia-Ramos was a struggle from day one. His death continues that sad tradition.
January 18, 2023
Cops Say They’ve Arrested Hit-and-Run Driver Who Gravely Injured Pro Hoops Star
The arrest came only after the victim's family pressured the NYPD to reopen a case that detectives had closed.
January 11, 2023
