The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
Let’s ring out 2025 by pointing out that Mayor-elect Mamdani — who takes office tomorrow — has still not announced a pick for DOT commissioner! We’re freaking out! It’s only, like, the second-most-important job in city government!
Plus, check out our year-in-review piece about how Mamdani got to where he is today (hint: lots of bus rides).
Troopers based in NYC routinely blew off their duties to chill, sleep with their girlfriends and, in one notorious case, drive to a strip club in New Jersey, get drunk and get arrested for assault, Streetsblog has learned.
MTA fare enforcement “EAGLE teams” will trial fare inspections on moving buses instead of holding up riders, officials said.
Troopers based in NYC routinely blew off their duties to chill, sleep with their girlfriends and, in one notorious case, drive to a strip club in New Jersey, get drunk and get arrested for assault, Streetsblog has learned.
It’s time to celebrate Streetsblog’s 20th anniversary. Plus other news.
The project had been announced under Mayor Eric Adams, but never implemented.
