City Council
Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits
The Council may not lower the speed limit, even though it fought so hard to get that very right from the state legislature.
Roadway Dining May See Dramatic Decline Under Eric Adams As Deadline Looms
Only a few hundred restaurants are in the pipeline for roadside seating, down from thousands.
Friday’s Headlines: Back-Patting Edition
We interrupt our daily coverage of congestion pricing to find some common ground with Bob Holden. Plus other news.
Queens Pol: DOT Needs to Solve ‘Moped Crisis’ in Paseo Park
Residents fear mopeds on the "gold standard" open street — and the local Council member is focused on a better design.
Friday’s Headlines: Confirmation Consternation Edition
Life's a riot with Adams vs. Adams. Plus more news.
Activists Hail City Commitment to Fewer Trucks
The mayor's promise to rein in delivery warehouses was announced as the the Council's Land-Use Committee took up the mayor's City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning change.
DOT Official: All Our Free Parking Justifies Keeping Curb Space for EVs
If only someone could do something about the parking!
Adams Backs Lower Speed Limits, Calls Crashes ‘Accidents’
The mayor wants New York City drivers to "slow down," but it's not clear yet how many streets will get lower speed limits.
Komanoff: A ‘Noise Tax’ Can Ground NYC Helicopters
A proposed $400 “noise tax” on “nonessential” flights is a start — and it will work.
Cycle of Rage: Council Members Slam DOT for Successful Safety Projects
What do three street safety projects across the city have in common? Hypocrisy by some Council members, that's what.
