State DMV Denies Streetsblog’s Request to Know Number of Drivers with License Suspensions
The state Department of Motor Vehicles won't tell us — or doesn't know — how many driver's licenses it revokes or suspends every year. And we think that sucks.
February 22, 2021
State Senator Pushing ‘Idaho Stop’ Legalization Bill
An upstate State Senator has introduced a bill that would allow cyclists to slow-roll through stop signs and go through red lights after a quick full stop.
January 11, 2021
Truck Driver Who Killed Queens Teen Can Remain on the Road
Tyron Leon, who veered left before abruptly making a high-speed right turn into Mario Valenzuela, will remain on the road without any limitations.
January 6, 2021
Staten Island Driver Who Killed Senior Escapes Jail … But Loses His License Permanently
Well, we got ... one!
October 27, 2020
UNMASKED: Crescent Street ‘Spitter’ is a Repeat Reckless Driver and Violent Offender
Chew on this: The man who spat on a cyclist last week in the Crescent Street protected bike lane is a recidivist reckless driver, convicted felon and notorious hothead whose car should not even be on the road.
October 5, 2020
Brooklyn Pol: NYS Should Subsidize E-Bike Purchases to Wean Society Off Cars
Assembly Member Bobby Carroll wants the state to expand its electric car subsidy program to include electric bikes.
September 18, 2020
Governor, MTA Still Not Talking About Restoring 24-7 Subway Service
Why does Cuomo insist on continuing subway closures every night when workers need full service and transit does not appear to be a vector of the disease, advocates are asking.
August 21, 2020
Don’t Blame NY Times Reporter For Buying a Car — Blame Decades of Bad Public Policy
Two futures are possible: One, put forward by Emma Fitzsimmons, is for more cars. The other, espoused by new cyclist Hannah Kadyrov, is for safer cycling. Which future we chose will have perpetual ramifications.
April 20, 2020
Mayor Not Ready to Ban Cars on Some Streets, Despite Cuomo Order
"I understand [and] respect absolutely advocacy journalism [but] you're looking at this from one prism," the mayor said.
March 23, 2020
UPDATED: Cuomo Says Bike Shops CAN Stay Open as ‘Essential’ Businesses, de Blasio Confirms It
Gov. Cuomo's office apparently came to realize that bike shops that provide repairs are indeed vital when so many people and delivery workers are using bikes.
March 21, 2020
