Sophia Lebowitz
Grab a Shovel: Mayor Mamdani Begins Fix of Williamsburg Bridge Shitshow
Hizzoner gets his hands dirty to make a quick fix, with more to come.
January 6, 2026
Illegally Parked Cars Delayed FDNY Response to Five-Alarm Fire
First responders call out scofflaws blocking hydrants for delaying the response to a five alarm fire in the Bronx.
January 6, 2026
Streetsies 2025: The Biggest Failures Of The Year
2025 was rough year to be a cyclist in New York City, now's your chance to vote for what pissed you off the most.
December 24, 2025
Mamdani Appoints Pro-Labor Lawyer To Run Worker Protection Agency
"My life's work has been about ensuring that money and power cannot trample the rights and dignity of working people," said the incoming DCWP commissioner, Sam Levine.
December 23, 2025
NJ Legislature Poised to Pass Victim-Blaming E-Bike Restrictions
An e-bike registration bill is speeding through the New Jersey Legislature after several crashes in which drivers killed young cyclists.
December 19, 2025
At Last: Council To Pass Delivery Worker Deactivation Protections
At its final full meeting, the Council is poised to deliver protections to delivery workers.
December 18, 2025
Serious Traffic Injuries Went Up This Summer Under Adams, Bucking a Trend
The city recorded a 5-percent increase in serious injuries in the most-recent quarter, though overall injuries are down.
December 18, 2025
Court Docs Shed Light on Instacart’s Car-Dominant Delivery Business
Instcart's reliance on cars adds traffic, pollution and the potential for road violence to city streets.
December 11, 2025
More Truck Routes Are Coming To A Street Near You
The DOT wants to rein in freight trucks by adding more than 45 miles to the city’s existing network of truck routes.
December 11, 2025
Likely Council Speaker Julie Menin Claims She’ll Work With Mamdani On Livable Streets
Julie Menin has declared victory in the City Council Speaker race, but will she be a friend or foe to the livable streets movement?
December 10, 2025
