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Byford Tells MTA Workers the Obvious: Ride Transit — And Don’t Park Illegally!
"Placing your vest on the dashboard does not exempt you from parking regulations," Byford wrote in a March 26 letter to NYC Transit staff.
April 5, 2019
NYPD to Council: Leave Our Parking Placards Alone!
Police officials returned to the city council transportation committee with the same tired talking points. And Corey Johnson is not happy.
March 27, 2019
De Blasio’s Placard ‘Crackdown’ Is Actually More Parking Perks for Cops!
Mayor de Blasio unveils a sham placard crackdown that's not a crackdown at all.
February 21, 2019
EXPLAINER: Why Mayor de Blasio’s Placard Abuse Announcement Today Will Fall Short
On Thursday, the de Blasio administration will release details of its long-awaited effort to curb placard abuse. Don't get your hopes up.
February 21, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Council Speaker Corey Johnson Will Push de Blasio on Placard Abuse This Week
As the mayor stalls, the City Council offers a slate of bills to rein in the scourge of placards.
February 11, 2019
Here’s Something New: Barcode-Adorned Placards in Lower Manhattan
There's a new parking placard in town — and, judging by the looks of it, it's going to be a lot harder to fake.
February 9, 2019
Queens Pol Wants Safer Streets — But Also More Parking for Car-Loving Cops
Astoria Council Member Costa Constantinides wants to make his districts streets safer. But his proposal for a new parking lot for neighborhood cops is likely to draw the ire of safe street advocates.
February 4, 2019
Will DOI Take Placard Abuse Seriously — Or Just Keep Abusing Placards?
Placard abuse is so bad in Lower Manhattan that officials with the agency in charge of busting illegal placard parkers is accusing other illegally parked officials to stop parking in their illegal parking spots.
January 24, 2019
Streetsies 2018: Placard Abuse of the Year
The competition for this Streetsie is, alas, very stiff.
December 28, 2018
[UPDATE]: State Senator Tells Staffer ‘Kill Yourself!’ After She ID’d Him Parked Illegally in a Bike Lane
More road rage — and violent tweets — from a state senator.
December 18, 2018
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