Sammy Sussman

Sammy Sussman joined Streetsblog in May 2026 as law enforcement report after successful stints at New York Focus and The New York Times. In 2019, he interned on a team that won a Pulitzer.

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Safety

Mayor Mamdani Has Not Staffed Up NYPD Oversight Office

The NYPD's inspector general is operating with one-third its onetime staff — and Mamdani only plans to fill some of the empty posts.

Sammy Sussman

May 8, 2026

Parking Placards

MTA Superintendent Busted for DIY Placard

Absolute placard corrupts absolutely, but a fake placard is even worse!

Sammy Sussman

May 7, 2026

Carnage

Hit-and-Run School Bus Driver Kills 9-Year-Old Boy in South Williamsburg

The crash occurred as kids were headed to school in a neighborhood filled with children and known for crashes.

David Meyer

May 1, 2026

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