The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Big news out of Albany: Austin C. Jefferson can report that legislative leaders have signed off on Gov. Hochul’s proposal to include Andrew Gounardes and Emily Gallagher’s Stop Super Speeders bill in the state budget, assuring it becomes law.

Lots of details need to be worked out, but it’s a huge win for street safety advocates.

In our second slot: These are the kinds of stories we love, but also, admittedly, make us a little wistful. After all, the Chambers Street station didn’t become the most awful place in the whole subway system overnight! (But that means it’s about time that the MTA has finally committed to fixing it.)

Also today, we look at how Green-Wood Cemetery wants to get more cyclists to the edge of the famous boneyard (but still not inside!).

And we have news from the mayor’s morning ride.

Plus today’s headlines.

‘Everyone Should Be Furious’: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Are Up 41% As Public Fix Stalls
‘Everyone Should Be Furious’: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Are Up 41% As Public Fix Stalls
By Sophia Lebowitz
October 14, 2026
Lithium-ion batteries are up 41 percent from last year — “Every single New York City resident should be furious,” said one advocate.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Officer Of The Raw Edition
Wednesday’s Headlines: Officer Of The Raw Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
October 14, 2026
Another cop gets held accountable for harassing residents. Plus other news.
The Hangover: Mamdani Continues Adams Policy of Allowing Cars on Park Drives
The Hangover: Mamdani Continues Adams Policy of Allowing Cars on Park Drives
By Kevin Duggan
October 13, 2026
Cars returned to Freedom Drive on Oct. 7 without any warning — several weeks before the city’s official schedule, which bans car from the corridor through October.
‘Strip Club Cop’ Who Was Fired By State Police Lands Job With Port Authority
‘Strip Club Cop’ Who Was Fired By State Police Lands Job With Port Authority
By Sammy Sussman
October 13, 2026
Michael Lin was fired from the State Police — for cause! — in September 2025 and started working for the Port Authority weeks later.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Low-Traffic Edition
Tuesday’s Headlines: Low-Traffic Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
October 13, 2026
Everyone is talking about Low-Traffic Neighborhoods today. Plus other news.
50 States Of Fraud: Take The Great American Road Trip Without Leaving NYC
50 States Of Fraud: Take The Great American Road Trip Without Leaving NYC
By Poppy Wilkinson
October 12, 2026
You can play that old 50 state driving game without leaving the Big Apple. Come along and we’ll show you how.
Monday’s Headlines: Holiday Weekend Edition
Monday’s Headlines: Holiday Weekend Edition
By David Meyer
October 12, 2026
Headlines from Friday and the weekend.
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