The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
Let’s welcome new law enforcement reporter Sammy Sussman to Streetsblog in the only way we know how: by publishing a crackerjack story about how Mayor Mamdani appears to be breaking one of his key campaign vows: Getting more independent oversight of the NYPD.
It’s a story you won’t read anywhere else, and we’re proud of Sussman coming out of the gate like that. You’ve read his work in the New York Times and in NY Focus, but now he’s at Streetsblog, so watch his byline closely.
In other news: Truck routes, temp tags and today’s headlines. See you Monday!
This year, both chambers in the state legislature have lots of open seats with brisk competition. So now, more than ever, you need StreetsPAC’s endorsements.
Students at Hunter College asked for a new hangout spot and the school’s administration, the Department of Transportation and the local community said yes. Plus, it’s bringing pedestrian space to a spot where cars are parking illegally.