The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Yes, we spent the weekend celebrating the Knicks, but it’s time to put aside wondrous, amazing things and get back to making our city safer for cyclists and pedestrians.

We also have news about the Open Streets budget and even a dispatch from Jersey City, which continues to do amazing things.

Plus all the details of Thursday’s “ticker-tape” parade in today’s headlines.

Demolition Derby: Cops Crash Their Squad Cars In A High-Speed Chase … In A Park!
Demolition Derby: Cops Crash Their Squad Cars In A High-Speed Chase … In A Park!
By Sammy Sussman
October 14, 2026
Two cops crashes their cars into each other in Flushing Meadows Park. We have the story.
Poll Shows Huge Support for Apartments Near Transit As Hochul, Blakeman Debate Housing
Poll Shows Huge Support for Apartments Near Transit As Hochul, Blakeman Debate Housing
By Austin C. Jefferson
October 14, 2026
A new poll finds overwhelming support for Gov. Hochul to pursue transit-oriented development opposed by Republican Bruce Blakeman.
‘Everyone Should Be Furious’: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Are Up 41% As Public Fix Stalls
‘Everyone Should Be Furious’: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Are Up 41% As Public Fix Stalls
By Sophia Lebowitz
October 14, 2026
Lithium-ion batteries are up 41 percent from last year — “Every single New York City resident should be furious,” said one advocate.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Officer Of The Raw Edition
Wednesday’s Headlines: Officer Of The Raw Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
October 14, 2026
Another cop gets held accountable for harassing residents. Plus other news.
The Hangover: Mamdani Continues Adams Policy of Allowing Cars on Park Drives
The Hangover: Mamdani Continues Adams Policy of Allowing Cars on Park Drives
By Kevin Duggan
October 13, 2026
Cars returned to Freedom Drive on Oct. 7 without any warning — several weeks before the city’s official schedule, which bans car from the corridor through October.
‘Strip Club Cop’ Who Was Fired By State Police Lands Job With Port Authority
‘Strip Club Cop’ Who Was Fired By State Police Lands Job With Port Authority
By Sammy Sussman
October 13, 2026
Michael Lin was fired from the State Police — for cause! — in September 2025 and started working for the Port Authority weeks later.
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