Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Streetsblog Investigates

IGNORED, DISMISSED: How the NYPD Neglects 311 Complaints about Driver Misconduct

By Jesse Coburn | Oct 21, 2021 | No Comments

NYPD cops now close out thousands of 311 complaints about driver misconduct in mere minutes, contributing to a culture of lawlessness on city streets, a Streetsblog investigation into more than 26 million 311 complaints shows.

The Brooklyn intersection where a reckless driver killed an infant and injured three others earlier this month. Photo: Liam Quigley

ANALYSIS: Out-Of-State Cars Causing Mayhem

By Jesse Coburn | Sep 21, 2021 | No Comments

More than 10,000 people a year are injured in crashes in the city involving vehicles registered to other U.S. states and Washington, D.C., a Streetsblog analysis of NYPD collision data found.

Mayor Bill de Blasio in January. Photo: Ed Reed / Mayor's Office

Mayor Voices ‘Concern’ Over Insurance Rules that Hurt City Residents Injured by Uber, Lyft

By Jesse Coburn | Sep 2, 2021 | No Comments

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday expressed "concern" about a disparity in insurance requirements for Uber and Lyft taxis that shortchanges the city's crash victims, promising to review the issue further. His comments followed a Streetsblog investigation into the issue.

A moped rider. File photo: Julianne Cuba

Fact-Check: E-Bikes Cause Very Few Injuries

By Julianne Cuba and Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 3, 2021 | No Comments

No matter how you slice it, the main danger remains car drivers.

Eric Adams is apparently winning the car vote. Photo: Jen Doyle (main)

ANALYSIS: City’s Most Car-Centric Neighborhoods are Supporting Eric Adams

By Jesse Coburn | Jun 7, 2021 | No Comments

In the 50 ZIP codes with the highest car ownership, Adams has received more campaign contributions than any other Democratic candidate, according to a Streetsblog analysis of campaign finance data and census estimates.