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‘Predictable’: Manhattan Mom Struck by Driving Scofflaw Wants Known Super Speeders off the Road
Another crash shows how little the political class wants to get reckless drivers off the road.
April 9, 2026
‘Stupendous Potential’: Pay-Per-Mile Auto Insurance Would Cut Costs And Traffic Violence
Lowering car insurance costs doesn't have to eviscerate crash victims's rights.
March 5, 2026
TRAIN IN VAIN: Amtrak Pulls Plug On Metro-North Expansion
All aboard? Not so fast. Amtrak is putting the brakes on an expansion of the Metro-North that would have extended service to Albany.
January 28, 2026
Streetsies 2025: The Best from Albany
It's that time of year again! Albany often disappoints, but state officials got a few things right, we guess...
December 26, 2025
Streetsies 2025: The Worst From Albany
Albany had its fair share of screw ups in 2025. Take a gander at the worst to come out of state government this year.
December 26, 2025
Incoming Albany Mayor Could Help Safe Streets Movement Statewide
The state capital is built for the car and that is how it is experienced by our lawmakers. But could that change under a new mayor? Here's hoping.
July 1, 2025
Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers
Council Member Yusef Salaam is using his lived experience to move towards the ultimate North Star of street safety: holding repeatedly reckless drivers accountable.
April 30, 2025
‘No-Brainer’: State Pol Seeks Citywide Parking Ban Near Intersections
State lawmakers want to force the city's hand on universal daylighting.
June 26, 2024
Street Sweepers Could Nab Illegal Parking Under State Bill
Smile for the street-sweeper!
April 25, 2024
Behind the Scenes: How Gov. Hochul Got ‘Sammy’s Law’ Over the Finish Line
Opponents didn't want to put their name on a no vote for the life-saving measure.
April 22, 2024
