The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Our top story today is another top-notch piece about our political leaders’ misguided belief in the infallibility of cops by newcomer Sammy Sussman. Thanks to information obtained by Streetsblog, Sussman learned about Troop NYC, an arm of the State Police beefed up in 2017 by then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo during one of his many pissing matches with then-Mayor Bill de Blasio.

One cop sat in a parking lot for five hours. Another slept with his girlfriend at her place in Harlem. Another went home (to New Jersey!), visited a strip club, got drunk, assaulted a woman and then got arrest.

All violated the trust of taxpayers.

It’s a must-read.

Opinion: Common Ground For Street Safety
Opinion: Common Ground For Street Safety
By Richard Robbins
June 6, 2026
Our op-ed writer believes that pro-cycling forces and anti-e-bike advocates can be allies on some basic safety measures.
MYTHS BUSTED: Five Lies From This Week’s Community Board Meetings
MYTHS BUSTED: Five Lies From This Week’s Community Board Meetings
By David Meyer
June 5, 2026
Streetsblog runs down and corrects five street safety myths heard this week on the community board circuit.
Big Mack Attack! Nassau County’s MTA Board Member Quits After Rejection By State Senate
Big Mack Attack! Nassau County’s MTA Board Member Quits After Rejection By State Senate
By Austin C. Jefferson
June 5, 2026
Nassau County will be voiceless on the MTA board after the state Senate decided it was tired of David Mack’s act.
Hochul Budget Deal Gives $175M Speed Boost To 125th St. Subway Expansion
Hochul Budget Deal Gives $175M Speed Boost To 125th St. Subway Expansion
By Dave Colon
June 5, 2026
The one-off legislative tweak will let the MTA keep its tunnel boring machine underground between subway expansion phases.
Friday Videos: The Global Bikelash
Friday Videos: The Global Bikelash
By Streetsblog
June 5, 2026
Across the globe, bike lanes are at the center of the culture war. Let’s take a breath and take stock.
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