J.K. Trotter

Before joining Streetsblog in late 2025, J.K. Trotter covered media and politics at Gawker and edited investigations at Business Insider. He studied philosophy at St. John’s College and lives in Queens.
The Speeding Situation in New York City Is Even Worse Than It Seems
Speed cameras can’t ticket vehicles with ghost plates — which means we don't know how often their drivers break the law.
Friday’s Headlines: NYPD Placard Chaos Edition
It was been a rough day for New York's Finest. Plus more news.
Today in Placard Abuse: The ‘Lieutenant’s Girlfriend’ Who Parks Illegally
Meet a driver who gets the gold medal for placard corruption.
Thursday’s Headlines: Beyond Snowballs Edition
Tomorrow it could be rocks. Plus other news.
SEE IT: Placard Corruption at Antonio Reynoso’s Brooklyn Borough Hall
The progressive darling promised to end the rampant practice of illegal parking around Borough Hall — but has continued to issue unofficial placards that enable it.
Commish Tisch: Fix in Mix For 311
The Adams appointee wants to revamp the 311 system so that police responses are trackable.
FLASHBACK: What Happened To Car-Free ‘Snow Routes’ — And Could They Have Helped City Clear the Streets?
Remember those bright red signs that banned parking from snow emergency routes? Here is the curious story of how New York City abandoned a key component of its snow removal system.
The Streetsblog Angle: The 70th Street Bike Lane Is In the Epstein Files!
Somewhere, maybe, Woody Allen finally regrets opposing that bike lane.
How Kathy Hochul Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Congestion Pricing
She loved, then hated, then loved, then gutted, and, yesterday, celebrated the congestion pricing toll as it marked its first birthday.









