The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

It happened overnight, so we’ll have more later, but Mayor Adams has abandoned the Democratic primary in June to run as an independent in November. So he’s not really running for office … he’s walking.

In other words, say hello to Mayor-elect Cuomo.

Beyond that, we have all the news you need below:

  • Friday’s Headlines: Joyful Juneteenth Edition
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    June 19, 2026
    The Knick parade showed again that car-free streets are care-free streets! Plus other news.
  • 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.
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