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‘Wire’ Creator (and Camera Foe) David Simon Has Received 16 School Zone Speeding Tickets in His Beloved Baltimore

They say that those who can't, teach. But this hard-boiled writer's record of recidivist reckless driving suggests that those who write about crime commit them, too.

August 12, 2023

Parks Dept. Trucks Are A Constant Danger in This Brooklyn Bike Lane

"NYC Parks" has taken on its own special meaning on DeKalb Avenue.

July 25, 2023

Latest Cop Crackdown on Deliveristas Misses the Point: Advocates

The crackdown underscored how companies like DoorDash and UberEats earn millions while mostly immigrant "independent contractors" are subject to all of the legal punishment and road danger.

July 14, 2023

Opinion: NYPD ‘Safety’ Crackdown is Not About Safety at All

Here's a story about a cyclist named Lee, who got a ticket for "running" a red light.

July 13, 2023

Driver Charged in ‘Accident’ That Killed Upper West Side Senior

A driver who killed an Upper West Side senior in May — a crash that one cop said was just an "accident" — has been charged in the death, police said.

July 12, 2023

I’m Fighting The Ice Cream Villains of the Upper West Side — But Why?

Central Park West, near where I live on the Upper West Side, is constantly being blocked by a fleet of trucks from a company called New York Ice Cream.

July 12, 2023

NYPD’s Fight Against ‘Ghost Cars’ Lacks Serious Muscle

The NYPD claims it has stepped up its efforts to summons and arrest car drivers who cover or deface their plate, or drive with a fake temporary tag, but its own statistics show that the effort has not continued into this year, department officials said on Monday.

June 27, 2023

Monday’s Headlines: Big Day at City Hall Edition (You’re Welcome)

We've been waiting for months for the City Council to finally take up two issues about which our staffers have been justifiably obsessed. But today, it's on.

June 26, 2023

Heastie Retreat: Assembly Speaker Blows Off Reporter Seeking Comment on ‘Sammy’s Law’ — Then Blames DOT

Carl Heastie continued his reticence about not letting NYC set its own speed limits. Later, he blamed the city DOT.

June 23, 2023

Driver Who Killed 3-Month-Old Baby Sentenced to Nine Years; Expresses Wan Remorse

“I really didn’t mean it,” Tyrik Mott said inside the courtroom on Wednesday.

June 14, 2023