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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.

Manhattan Community Board: We Want Bus Rapid Transit on First and Second Avenues
Manhattan Community Board: We Want Bus Rapid Transit on First and Second Avenues
By Dave Colon
September 17, 2026
“This is the busiest bus route in the entire United States,” one community board member explained.
State Pols Seek To Close Loophole That Lets Retailers Sell ‘Illegal’ E-Motos
State Pols Seek To Close Loophole That Lets Retailers Sell ‘Illegal’ E-Motos
By Sophia Lebowitz
September 17, 2026
State lawmakers want to close a loophole that puts illegal, fast e-motos on the streets and in city bike lanes.
Thursday’s Headlines: Milling Misery Edition
Thursday’s Headlines: Milling Misery Edition
By David Meyer
September 17, 2026
Milling and repaving season make riding a bike in the city more stressful and more dangerous. Plus the news.
‘Whole Lot of Nothing’: Mamdani’s Vision Zero Plan Dilutes Adams-Era Daylighting
‘Whole Lot of Nothing’: Mamdani’s Vision Zero Plan Dilutes Adams-Era Daylighting
By Kevin Duggan
September 16, 2026
The mayor’s new daylighting commitment falls short of his campaign trail promise to implement the safety measure citywide.
NYPD Commissioner Tisch Declined To Punish Cops Who Used Force So Other Cops Could Park Illegally
NYPD Commissioner Tisch Declined To Punish Cops Who Used Force So Other Cops Could Park Illegally
By Sammy Sussman
September 16, 2026
The top cop’s decision came even though the NYPD’s patrol guide prohibits both excessive force and bars officers from parking on the sidewalk.
A Chat With John Surico About His New QueensWay Gig
A Chat With John Surico About His New QueensWay Gig
By Dave Colon
September 16, 2026
The urbanist journalist doesn’t think QueensWay will prevent the city and state from installing rail in the future.
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