Can ‘Buses-As-Flights’ Get Americans Out of Cars — And Planes?
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U.S. airlines are beginning to contract with bus companies to run on-the-ground "flights" between nearby cities — and its prompting a conversation among advocates.
NYPD Deploys Dedicated Tow Truck to Squeaky Wheel Queens Council Member’s District
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They're towing his line.
Monday’s Headlines: Adams’s 100 Days Edition
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The weekend was filled with anodyne report card stories timed to the artificial benchmark of Mayor Adams's 100th day in office on Sunday. We break it down, plus provide other news.
Got Commercial Trash? The Sanitation Department Has $20K for Your Project
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The city will spend an almost infinitesimal amount of money on a problem with monumental repercussions.
Shoot the Whole Day Down: Subway Riders Don’t Like Mondays
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They don't like Mondays. They don't like Mondays. They don't like Mondays.
America’s Best Bus Stops Championship: Boston vs. Portland, Maine
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Our final America's Best Bus Stop battle is a bit of a David and Goliath story...though our readers might disagree about which stop is really the underdog.
As Outrage Builds, Police Offering No New Details on NYPD Van Crash that Killed Man on Eastern Parkway
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Police have offered no new details about the fatal crash caused by the driver of an NYPD van, as one local official slammed the police department for its "complete disregard" for life.
Irony Alert: State Waives Gas Tax With No Study, Yet Takes Years to 'Study' Congestion Pricing
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It's an ironic move, given the state's environmental goals. It's also bad optics.
Friday’s Headlines: Voter Fraud Edition?
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We're not sure who won our March (Parking) Madness competition, which closed yesterday. But we'll get back to you. So for now, enjoy the news digest.
City DOT Still Mum on Long-Delayed Fifth Avenue Busway
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The busway is still dead in the water, even as bus speeds sink back to pre-pandemic levels and as busways in other boroughs are proving successful.
New York City’s Pedestrian Death Crisis is Part of an Alarming and Ongoing National Trend
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Talk about cold comfort: New York City's rise in pedestrian deaths is part of horrifying national trend.
Staten Island Group Wants Safety Measure that City DOT Doesn’t Like
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Residents want a mid-block crosswalk and more pedestrian space, but DOT's Staten Island Commissioner said it was unlikely.