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City Spends $350K on Failed Bid to Fix Traffic From Red Hook’s Cruise Ships

And the ships still bring traffic havoc to the neighborhood.

February 16, 2024

FDNY Chief Blames Slower Emergency Response Times on More Cars

FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said during Friday's City Hall’s public safety briefing that congestion is the main reason ambulances and fire trucks are slow to respond.

February 5, 2024

Komanoff: The Congestion Toll Solution That Could Have Been

Rest in Peace, 15-9-3. Let’s hope whatever toll rabbit the panel pulls out of the hat this month breeds contentment, not contempt.

November 16, 2023

Cruise Ships Saddle Red Hook with Traffic ‘Nightmare,’ Toxic Fumes

Red Hook is drowning in traffic and smog from cruise ships Mayor Adams has touted as a "boost" to the economy.

September 21, 2023

Why NYC Didn’t Suffer ‘Swiftlock’ When Taylor Came to Town

They knew she was trouble when she walked in.

August 16, 2023