Sophia Lebowitz
Promising E-Bike Subsidy Pilot Is Denied Funding By State Agency
New York City's first e-bike subsidy program is stalled after not receiving state funding for implementation.
February 4, 2026
On The Road: Delivery Workers Face Scary Trips, Minimal Tips, App Tricks
Delivery workers continue to brave icy roads, freezing temperatures and low tips as Mayor Mamdani vows to help make their jobs less "relentless."
February 1, 2026
The Mamdani Effect: Three Delivery Apps Must Pay $5M In Minimum Pay Settlement
A new era: Mayor Mamdani's worker protection department announces new enforcement against UberEats, HungryPanda, and Fantuan for not complying with the minimum pay law.
January 30, 2026
Delivery Workers Are the Safest Cyclists On the Road, Study Finds
A new study from sociology researchers at Hunter College embraces e-bikes.
January 29, 2026
Bushwick Panel Opposes NYPD Cycling Crackdown — But Board Chair Slams Newbies
A community board chair is calling into question the very role of community boards by saying his board doesn't speak for the community. Yes, he said the thinking part out loud.
January 28, 2026
Universal School Streets Will Be a Heavy Lift for Mamdani: Advocates
Can New York be the Paris of America? Mayor Mamdani will have to get to work on the DOT's "School Streets" program to make that happen.
January 26, 2026
Central Park Changes Have Eased Crossings for Pedestrians, New Data Shows
Pedestrians are waiting less time to cross the bustling six-mile loop after the city shortened crossing distances and replaced "stop" lights with yellow "yield" signals.
January 20, 2026
Mayor Mamdani Won’t Discuss The Ongoing NYPD Criminal Bike Crackdown That Candidate Mamdani Opposed
Hizzoner has gotten the question at least four times in the last 11 days and has yet to explain why he has not ended the NYPD's ticketing blitz against bikers.
January 16, 2026
Mamdani Warns Delivery Apps to Follow New Worker Protection Laws — Or Else
The Mamdani Administration sent letters to over 60 delivery app companies, warning they must comply with new regulations.
January 16, 2026
City Playing Catch-Up Amid E-Micromobility Surge on City Streets, Coalition Says
Local micromobility start-ups want Mayor Mamdani to take their industry seriously and make it easier to ride an e-bike in NYC.
January 15, 2026
