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Friday’s Headlines: From Hero to Zero Edition
Mayor Mamdani's sympathy for cyclists over the Williamsburg Bridge has yet to trickle down to his NYPD. Plus more news.
Mayor Adams Let Drivers Back into Forest Park — and Mayor Mamdani Can Fix It
Here's another easy fix for Mayor Mamdani.
Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled
The state Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same. The post Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled appeared...
‘Zohramp’ At Williamsburg Bridge Still NYPD Ticket Trap … For Cyclists
Meanwhile, driver after driver blew the adjacent red light with impunity.
What Is A Life Worth In NYC? In Fatal Crashes, Sometimes Just $50
Drivers who kill pedestrians often face minimal punishment, a Streetsblog investigation found.
Mamdani Says He Opposes Tisch’s Criminal Bike Crackdown — But It’s Apparently Still in Place
The mayor has criticized the crackdown in the past, but it's still in place.
Open Session: What We Need to See From Albany in 2026
The new legislative session is a big opportunity for the pols and Gov. Hochul, as well as the advocates pressuring them, to make substantial progress on transportation policy. Will they take it?
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.
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.
Mamdani: Daylighting Before Death!
The mayor wants the Department of Transportation to add daylighting before someone has been killed rather than wait to ban parking at intersections after a completely avoidable tragedy.
