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Police officers can rough up civilians to protect their ability to illegally park.

That’s the unmistakable conclusion from a recent decision by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to not punish officers who roughed up and threatened to run over a cyclist who was blocking other cops from parking on a sidewalk — a decision by the top cop that came even though the NYPD’s patrol guide prohibits both excessive force and bars officers from parking on the sidewalk.

Get the full story below.

Also in today’s newsletter, we interview new QueensWay (not QueensLink!) leader John Surico, and also learn more about the sorry state of New York City’s bus stops. Plus today’s headlines.

Lose-Lose? Bay Ridge Pol Celebrates More Parking, Less Housing
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
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.
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.
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