The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Every outlet is going to be covering the one-year anniversary of congestion pricing today (who says the papers don’t print “good news” stories anymore?!), but Streetsblog gives you three ways to celebrate:

David Meyer looks at all the positive things that have happened in town as a result of the toll.

Dave Colon picks through the lingering court paperwork challenging the tolls (don’t worry; opposition is in its death throes).

And today’s headlines leads with other outlets’ birthday parties.

Plus don’t miss our big news from the weekend: Mayor Mamdani will make McGuinness safe! And don’t miss Nolan Hicks’s report on ways to help homeless people in the subway.

  • 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.
  • Citi E-Bikes 10X Costlier Than Other Cities, So Price Should Be Capped At $3: Advocates
    by Kevin Duggan
    June 16, 2026
    Will Mamdani cap soaring Citi Bike costs?
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