The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Finally, the gloves are off in the mayor’s race for something important: bus speeds! Plus other news in today’s newsletter.

Have a great weekend. Will we see you at the un-official “people’s” opening of the Queensboro Bridge pedestrian pathway on Saturday at 11 a.m.? We better!

  • The playground at Pier 42
    Tree-Mendous: City Officials Must Do More To Create Shady Conditions As Temps Soar
    by J.K. Trotter
    June 18, 2026
    New York City needs to prepare for the next hot day, not just the next storm.
  • Thursday’s Headlines: Nothing But Knicks Edition
    by David Meyer
    June 18, 2026
    We were cheering “Tow New York, tow New York, tow!” as Lower Manhattan went car-free for the Knicks ticker-tape parade. Plus the news.
  • The Dream: NYPD Says It Will Tow Away Every Car South of Canal at 7 PM Tonight For Knicks Parade
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    June 17, 2026
    According to the NYPD, starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, towing crews will remove any car that is parked south of Canal Street.
  • ‘Pay-to-Play’ Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer Wants to Kill Citizen Idling Enforcement That Protects NYC Air
    by David Meyer
    June 17, 2026
    A longtime foe of congestion pricing has found another clean-air fix to hate. Oh, and he takes donations from bus companies.
  • City Budget Needs $20M For School Streets: Advocates
    by Dave Colon
    June 17, 2026
    Advocates are pushing the mayor to make good on his campaign promise to fund and create universal open streets in front of schools.
  • Wednesday’s Headlines: Blocked Party Edition
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    June 17, 2026
    The NYPD Big Brother approach to public space is excessive. Plus other news.
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