Lots of positive things are happening, including more space for pedestrians on the Queensboro Bridge (aww, sorry, Sean Duffy!) and a busway for 34th Street. In addition, don’t miss the latest installment of our “Car Harms” series, more news from Albany and a valuable history lesson for the NYPD’s bike-crackdown Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
Garbage Cops Parked Cars in Bus Lane With Covered Plates by Kevin Duggan
October 16, 2026 Trashy corruption was on full display by these Sanitation cops.
Cyclists and Pedestrians Finally Get Their Own Paths on the George Washington Bridge by Kevin Duggan
October 16, 2026 The change will finally provide 24/7 biking and walking access to the George Washington Bridge — sort of.
Zone Of Interest: Upper East Side Doormen Use The Do-It-Yourself Approach To Safety by Sam Brule
October 16, 2026 Streetsblog found dozens of makeshift “no-parking” zones created by local building managers to make room for deliveries.
Komanoff: Rep. Lawler Calls Congestion Pricing ‘A Cash Grab,’ But Shrugs at Runaway Gas Prices by Gersh Kuntzman
October 16, 2026 The suburban member of Congress keeps complaining about a simple toll, but doesn’t mind the gas price hike from President Trump’s war in Iran.
Friday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Paid for That Edition by David Meyer
October 16, 2026 Thursday was congestion pricing day for Gov. Hochul. Plus more news.
Lose-Lose? Bay Ridge Pol Celebrates More Parking, Less Housing by Sophia Lebowitz
October 15, 2026 Council Member Kayla Santosuosso bragged about securing “major benefits”: fewer units, more parking. Huh?
Thursday’s Headlines: Bike Lane Fix Edition by David Meyer
October 15, 2026 Grace Church School taketh the bike lane, and Grace Church School giveth the bike lane back.