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Friday’s Headlines: Bombshell over DOT Edition
Yesterday's news was dominated (if we say so ourselves) by our own investigative reporter Jesse Coburn's deep dive into whether the Department of Transportation is (excuse the pun) firing on all cylinders. Plus other news.
September 23, 2022
‘Just Keeping the Lights On’: Low Morale, High Staff Vacancy Rate Hobble Department of Transportation
The upper ranks of the city Department of Transportation have been depleted by an exodus of high-skilled employees this year, reflecting mounting frustration among some staff members and making it harder for the agency to fulfill its mission.
September 22, 2022
Upper East Side Community Board Votes for Crosstown Bike Lanes
Carling Mott did not die in vain.
September 22, 2022
Cops Say They’ve Arrested the ‘Ghost Truck’ Driver Who Killed a 5-Year-Old
Police say they have arrested the pickup truck driver who ran over and killed a 5-year-old boy in Queens earlier this month.
September 21, 2022
Analysis: City is Much Better Seizing Cars from Illegal Dumpers than Reckless Drivers
If only the Department of Transportation would start treating reckless drivers like garbage!
September 21, 2022
Update: ‘Get Stuff Done’ Mayor Far Behind on his Vow to Fix 1,000 Intersections
The mayor isn't even halfway towards reaching his promise to "make design improvements" at 1,000 intersections this year — and the promised redesigns have overwhelmingly been merely changing the timing of traffic lights.
September 21, 2022
Pol Pitches More Options to a Blanket E-Bike Ban on NYCHA Property
Council Member Alexa Avilés said that NYCHA's all-out ban could hurt workers and residents, especially because the ban would not differentiate from the myriad different micro-mobility devices out there. She even quoted our field guide!
September 16, 2022
Hit-and-Run Driver Injures a Kid on His Way Home From School in Coney Island
An elementary school kid was struck by a driver in Coney Island as he walked home from school with his grandmother this afternoon — and the driver kept on going, fleeing the scene even as witnesses tried to flag her down.
September 15, 2022
Queens Pol: DOT’s Excuses for Queensboro Bridge Safety Delays Are ‘Garbage’
Council Member Julie Won criticized the agency after participating in a walkthrough with DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.
September 15, 2022
Opponents of 34th Ave. Open Street Resort to Bigotry
"Someone called me a c***-sucking f****t," said the openly gay volunteer coordinator, Jim Burke.
September 13, 2022
