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Monday’s Headlines: NYPD Bike Crackdown Edition

NYPD's criminalization of several common cycling violations attracted plenty of haters after Streetsblog exposed it on Friday. Plus more news.

May 5, 2025

Policy Change: NYPD Will Write Criminal Summonses, Not Traffic Tickets, for Cyclists

Quietly, the NYPD has changed its policy and will now make criminal cases against cyclists who go through red lights, a change that will have predictable and unpredictable ramifications.

May 2, 2025

Supporters Rally, But Delivery Workers Stay Home Amid Deportation Fears

Vulnerable immigrant delivery workers avoided a rally for better pay on May Day.

May 2, 2025

Friday Video: Could Speed Limiter Tech Stop Crashes Before They Happen?

Southern Brooklyn is still reeling from the tragic vehicular killing of a mother and two of her kids on Ocean Parkway on March 29.

May 2, 2025

Op-Ed: Will The Citywide Greenways Plan Finally Close the Gaps?

On the eve of this year's Great Saunter, two greenway advocates demand: Release the Citywide Greenways Plan now!

Staten Islanders May Sue Over ‘Risky’ Rushed Return of Cars in Park

A truly outrageous land grab by drivers and self-style "safety" advocates is playing out in Staten Island.

May 1, 2025

New $160M Davis Center Has No Bike Access For Harlem Riders

The Davis Center debacle is one of a string of anti-bike actions by the Parks Department since the spring season began, even as cycling grows each year.

May 1, 2025

ALERT: GOP Moves to ‘Permanently’ Cut Reconnecting Communities Funding

The House Transportation Committee wants to slash funding for one of America's most critical equity-focused grant programs — unless advocates speak out and get them to reverse course.

April 30, 2025

Wednesday’s Headlines: Duffy on Day 100 Edition

"Good Day New York" co-host Curt Menefee doesn't buy Sean Duffy's arguments against congestion pricing. Plus more news.

April 30, 2025