The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

On Thursday, J.K. Trotter broke the bombshell story of a Staten Island cop who has 547 camera-issued tickets for reckless driving, mostly in school zones. Later that day, Trotter tried to get Mayor Mamdani, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and every single elected official on Staten Island to comment: None would.

Meanwhile, the public outrage over the story grew all day long. Read both of Trotter’s stories below. And have a great weekend (but if you’re on Staten Island, look out for a 4,800-pound white RAM pickup truck being driven by James Giovansanti!)

Dead Cyclist’s Best Friend Demands Action Against Illegal Vehicles on City Streets
Dead Cyclist’s Best Friend Demands Action Against Illegal Vehicles on City Streets
By Sophia Lebowitz
June 15, 2026
“Better street design” is not “some kind of mystery,” says best friend of cyclist Dmytro Stechenko, who was killed in head-on collision with an illegal stand up scooter rider in the May 28 crash.
New Jersey Cities Still Eat NYC’s Lunch In How Quickly They Work To Slow Down Drivers
New Jersey Cities Still Eat NYC’s Lunch In How Quickly They Work To Slow Down Drivers
By Ethan Andersen
June 15, 2026
In Jersey City, Mayor James Solomon will install 100 quick-build safety measures, giving a new meaning to the term, “Safety first.”
Mamdani Adds Funding for Open Streets As Organizers Press for More
Mamdani Adds Funding for Open Streets As Organizers Press for More
By Dave Colon
June 15, 2026
Mayor Mamdani’s budget baselines $6.4 million per year through 2030 for Open Streets.
Monday’s Headlines: Knicks Nix Six Edition
Monday’s Headlines: Knicks Nix Six Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
June 15, 2026
A great day for a long-suffering city (though a bad day for some buses). Plus other news.
Pride Protected: LGBTQ Groups Thwart Cop Security Cordon Plan For Washington Square Park
Pride Protected: LGBTQ Groups Thwart Cop Security Cordon Plan For Washington Square Park
By Emily Smith
June 12, 2026
A celebration with a history rooted in pushing back on police abuse won’t be subject to it this year.
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