Today’s newsletter is sponsored by Parks and Trails New York.

Let’s start with our top story: Law enforcement reporter Sammy Sussman crunched the NYPD’s own statistics to reveal that cops aren’t writing very many parking tickets in New York’s most notorious placard abuse zone. Yes, NYPD will say that its civilian Traffic Enforcement Agents are writing tickets, but cops aren’t. Hence the story.

We also have a roundup of the candidates to succeed Rep. Nydia Velazquez in her Queens-Brooklyn district.

Plus other news.

Opinion: Common Ground For Street Safety
Opinion: Common Ground For Street Safety
By Richard Robbins
June 6, 2026
Our op-ed writer believes that pro-cycling forces and anti-e-bike advocates can be allies on some basic safety measures.
MYTHS BUSTED: Five Lies From This Week’s Community Board Meetings
MYTHS BUSTED: Five Lies From This Week’s Community Board Meetings
By David Meyer
June 5, 2026
Streetsblog runs down and corrects five street safety myths heard this week on the community board circuit.
Big Mack Attack! Nassau County’s MTA Board Member Quits After Rejection By State Senate
Big Mack Attack! Nassau County’s MTA Board Member Quits After Rejection By State Senate
By Austin C. Jefferson
June 5, 2026
Nassau County will be voiceless on the MTA board after the state Senate decided it was tired of David Mack’s act.
Hochul Budget Deal Gives $175M Speed Boost To 125th St. Subway Expansion
Hochul Budget Deal Gives $175M Speed Boost To 125th St. Subway Expansion
By Dave Colon
June 5, 2026
The one-off legislative tweak will let the MTA keep its tunnel boring machine underground between subway expansion phases.
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