The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

We have fraud in two places today: The MTA wants the power to do something about drivers who cover or deface their plates, while Gov. Hochul’s call to lower car insurance premiums because of supposed fraud appears to itself be a shell game.

These are important stories you won’t see anywhere else, so click away below.

  • ‘Whole Lot of Nothing’: Mamdani’s Vision Zero Plan Dilutes Adams-Era Daylighting
    by Kevin Duggan
    September 16, 2026
    The mayor’s new daylighting commitment falls short of his campaign trail promise to implement the safety measure citywide.
  • NYPD Commissioner Tisch Declined To Punish Cops Who Used Force So Other Cops Could Park Illegally
    by Sammy Sussman
    September 16, 2026
    The top cop’s decision came even though the NYPD’s patrol guide prohibits both excessive force and bars officers from parking on the sidewalk.
  • A Chat With John Surico About His New QueensWay Gig
    by Dave Colon
    September 16, 2026
    The urbanist journalist doesn’t think QueensWay will prevent the city and state from installing rail in the future.
  • Opinion: NYC’s Curbside Bus Stops Treat Passengers Like Dirt
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 16, 2026
    Intercity bus companies already pay to use city curbs. A modest increase could help give passengers a better place to wait.
  • Wednesday’s Headlines: The Streetsblog Effect
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 16, 2026
    The mayor faces heat from Streetsblog-reading reporters. Plus other news.
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