The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

There is so much news in today’s newsletter.

First, Mayor Adams has funded the popular pandemic program for one more year — but mayoral front-runner Andrew Cuomo refuses to commit.

Also, we have our first dispatch from Albany correspondent Amy Sohn, as well as an opinion piece by Charles Komanoff about NYPD Commissioner Tisch’s misguided criminal crackdown on cyclists.

Plus, our old man editor breaks up with Neil Young.

  • Pride Protected: LGBTQ Groups Thwart Cop Security Cordon Plan For Washington Square Park
    by Emily Smith
    June 12, 2026
    A celebration with a history rooted in pushing back on police abuse won’t be subject to it this year.
  • Third Avenue in Sunset Park
    Department of Trucks: Brooklynites Beg for Relief on Third Ave. as Safety Redesign Stalls
    by Kevin Duggan
    June 12, 2026
    The city is moving full speed ahead on truck routes as safety redesigns remain a distant dream.
  • OPINION: G Train Riders Deserve Better Buses During Ongoing Shutdowns
    by David Meyer
    June 12, 2026
    Transit riders deserve better than the subpar shuttle bus service the MTA provides to fill the gap during recurring G train disruptions.
  • Friday Video: What Happens When World Cup Fans Come to America
    by The Editorial Team
    June 12, 2026
    It is difficult to go to a sportball game in the United States compared to Europe, so let City Nerd Ray Delahanty explain it all to you.
  • Friday’s Headlines: Kids on Bikes Edition
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    June 12, 2026
    Should students, kids and seniors get Citi Bike discounts? Plus other news.
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