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New York City

Mamdani to swap parking spots for more than 6,500 curbside Empire Bins across NYC

fromDocumented

New York City

How to Obtain a Disability Parking Permit in NYC - Documented

NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City

Will New City Rules Finally Bring More Sidewalk Sheds Down?

Mamdani to swap parking spots for more than 6,500 curbside Empire Bins across NYC

New York City will replace garbage bags with large trash bins to improve cleanliness and reduce rat sightings.

fromDocumented

How to Obtain a Disability Parking Permit in NYC - Documented

New York City offers various parking permits to assist residents with disabilities in accessing goods and services.

NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.

Will New City Rules Finally Bring More Sidewalk Sheds Down?

New York City aims to reduce construction scaffolding while ensuring safety and accessibility for pedestrians.

Queens lawmaker incensed after fiery car meetup in neighborhood, demands arrests: We are not putting up with this garbage' | amNewYork

A Queens lawmaker demands arrests after a dangerous car meetup involving stunts and a fire in a neighborhood.

NYC LGBT

10 hours ago

Queens mystery: Man hospitalized after being found covered in blood inside parked minivan | amNewYork

A man was found covered in blood inside a parked vehicle in Queens, and police are investigating the incident.

13 hours ago

Queens lawmaker incensed after fiery car meetup in neighborhood, demands arrests: We are not putting up with this garbage' | amNewYork

A Queens lawmaker demands arrests after a dangerous car meetup involving stunts and a fire in a neighborhood.

NYC LGBT

10 hours ago

Queens mystery: Man hospitalized after being found covered in blood inside parked minivan | amNewYork

A man was found covered in blood inside a parked vehicle in Queens, and police are investigating the incident.

Video: Sideshow Participant In Hayward Crashes Stolen Vehicle Into Semi Truck

A sideshow in Hayward ended with a participant crashing a stolen car into a semi truck and abandoning it in an intersection.

NYC real estate

East Flatbush Tenants Rage At Mystery Landlord As Building Falls Apart

Tenants face severe living conditions with infestations and damage, struggling with unclear ownership and unresolved repairs after the landlord's death.

Miami food

fromqns.com

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.

fromNews 12 - Long Island

Suspect sought for assaulting man on a Bronx bus | amNewYork

Police are seeking a suspect in a Bronx bus assault that injured a 79-year-old man.

#brooklyn

NYC parents

Wild video shows two police chases and gun arrests in Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Paraprofessional Arrested After Dropping 10-Year-Old

Brooklyn

NYPD Seeks Six Suspects in Brooklyn L-Train Robbery Pattern

NYC politics

ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State

fromNews 12 - Long Island

Brooklyn

Rogue NYC driver on lam after ramming cop cars, striking officer: NYPD

NYC parents

Wild video shows two police chases and gun arrests in Brooklyn

Police arrested two individuals in Brooklyn for gun-related offenses on April 3, totaling 913 gun arrests citywide this year.

Brooklyn Paraprofessional Arrested After Dropping 10-Year-Old

A Brooklyn paraprofessional was arrested for dropping a 10-year-old boy, causing injuries, leading to charges of endangering a child and attempted assault.

NYPD Seeks Six Suspects in Brooklyn L-Train Robbery Pattern

A crew of six committed back-to-back robberies on Brooklyn's L train, leaving victims injured and prompting a police investigation.

ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State

A driver caused severe injuries to two pedestrians, leading to a liability dispute where the MTA may pay damages due to the driver's lack of insurance.

Rogue NYC driver on lam after ramming cop cars, striking officer: NYPD

A Brooklyn driver rammed two police cars and injured an officer while fleeing a traffic stop.

New York Islanders

NYC corrections officers stole $228K in fraudulent pay: DA

Brooklyn homecare indictment exposes web of corruption that could bring down city Dem politicians

A Brooklyn nonprofit faces federal indictment for alleged corruption involving $200 million in public contracts and fraudulent activities.

New York Islanders

NYC corrections officers stole $228K in fraudulent pay: DA

Brooklyn homecare indictment exposes web of corruption that could bring down city Dem politicians

A Brooklyn nonprofit faces federal indictment for alleged corruption involving $200 million in public contracts and fraudulent activities.

more#corruption

East Bay real estate

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.

Non-profit organizations

NY Inspector General says she's working to bring the public into government integrity as Trump erodes public trust | amNewYork

The New York inspector general's office aims to enhance public trust through transparency and integrity in government operations.

East Bay (California)

fromABC7 San Francisco

Oakland doubling fines to $5,000, deploying drones as it cracks down on illegal dumping

Oakland is addressing illegal dumping by doubling fines to $5,000 and using drones for real-time tracking of dumping sites.

#hit-and-run

fromCalifornia Post

Bicycling

Shocking moment Mercedes driver mows down cyclist then speeds away

Woman Killed By Hit-and-Run Trucker in Ridgewood - Streetsblog New York City

A pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver on a dangerous roadway at the Brooklyn-Queens border.

fromCalifornia Post

Bicycling

Shocking moment Mercedes driver mows down cyclist then speeds away

Woman Killed By Hit-and-Run Trucker in Ridgewood - Streetsblog New York City

A pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver on a dangerous roadway at the Brooklyn-Queens border.

SFMTA is cracking down on sidewalk parking-and in Bayview, it's coming with cops

Residents of Bayview express frustration over aggressive parking enforcement and its impact on community relations with police.

Social justice

fromBossip

Lock Them Up: NYPD Cops Brutally Beat Brooklyn Man In Viral Video, Mayor Mamdani Sounds Off

Police violently assaulted an innocent man, highlighting systemic abuse of power against Black and Brown communities.

Toronto startup

Second Avenue Subway: Trump admin agrees to release frozen funds moments before hearing in MTA lawsuit | amNewYork

Funding for the East Harlem leg of the Second Avenue Subway will be released after a lawsuit by the MTA against the Trump administration.

#nypd

fromwww.mediaite.com

Upper West Side

Video Shows NYPD Cop on Horseback Chasing Purse Snatcher

fromNew York Daily News

6 hours ago

Brooklyn

New video shows another angle of rough NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store

Boston

Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD | amNewYork

New York City

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

New York Islanders

2 weeks ago

March (Parking) Madness 2026: Like A Rock Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD parking misconduct analysis focuses on Staten Island's four precincts amid recent DOJ demands for improved professionalism.

fromCbsnews

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.

Upper West Side

fromwww.mediaite.com

Video Shows NYPD Cop on Horseback Chasing Purse Snatcher

A mounted NYPD officer and his horse successfully apprehended a purse snatcher in NYC after a chase captured on body cam video.

fromNew York Daily News

6 hours ago

New video shows another angle of rough NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store

New surveillance footage reveals additional details of a controversial arrest involving mistaken identity and excessive force by NYPD detectives.

Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD | amNewYork

A 78-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx, and the NYPD is investigating the incident.

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.

New York Islanders

2 weeks ago

March (Parking) Madness 2026: Like A Rock Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD parking misconduct analysis focuses on Staten Island's four precincts amid recent DOJ demands for improved professionalism.

fromCbsnews

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.

more#nypd

#auto-insurance

Hochul Could Cut 'Runaway' Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability - Streetsblog New York City

New York could reduce auto insurance premiums and litigation by adopting a presumed liability model for drivers in crashes involving vulnerable road users.

California

Talk About Insurance Fraud! Big Tech Floods Pols' In-Boxes With Fake Emails In Support Of Hochul's Car Premium Ploy - Streetsblog Empire State

Dead individuals are reportedly sending emails to lawmakers supporting a controversial auto insurance proposal in Albany.

Hochul Could Cut 'Runaway' Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability - Streetsblog New York City

New York could reduce auto insurance premiums and litigation by adopting a presumed liability model for drivers in crashes involving vulnerable road users.

California

Talk About Insurance Fraud! Big Tech Floods Pols' In-Boxes With Fake Emails In Support Of Hochul's Car Premium Ploy - Streetsblog Empire State

Dead individuals are reportedly sending emails to lawmakers supporting a controversial auto insurance proposal in Albany.

more#auto-insurance

Privacy professionals

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.

London politics

fromLos Angeles Times

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.

NYC LGBT

fromwww.theguardian.com

Just what they wanted: fed-up New Yorkers revel in SantaCon fraud charge

Stefan Pildes, organizer of SantaCon NYC, was arrested for misusing charitable donations for personal expenses.

Mamdani's DOI pick wins Council approval after questions over independence | amNewYork

City Council approved Nadia Shihata as head of the Department of Investigation despite concerns over her independence from Mayor Mamdani.

California

fromABC7 San Francisco

Dozens of property tax checks in Napa Co. were stolen through mail, officials say

Napa County taxpayers are urged to check bank records due to stolen and altered property tax checks through check washing fraud.

NYC parents

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

Legislators aim to simplify the intake process for homeless families seeking shelter in New York City.

Upper West Side

Upper East Side Sidewalk Beatdown Sparks Hunt For Attacker

Police are seeking a suspect who assaulted a 75-year-old man on the Upper East Side, urging public assistance for information leading to an arrest.

#police-misconduct

fromLos Angeles Times

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.

fromBlack Enterprise

'I'm Not Resisting' NYPD Beats Brooklyn Man They Allegedly Profiled As A Drug Dealer

A Brooklyn man was mistakenly arrested by police during a drug investigation, leading to allegations of excessive force and internal review of the incident.

fromLos Angeles Times

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.

fromBlack Enterprise

'I'm Not Resisting' NYPD Beats Brooklyn Man They Allegedly Profiled As A Drug Dealer

A Brooklyn man was mistakenly arrested by police during a drug investigation, leading to allegations of excessive force and internal review of the incident.

more#police-misconduct

NYC real estate

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.

#oakland

East Bay (California)

fromThe Mercury News

Eye on the Hills: City of Oakland's Sunday parking tickets start for real

Oakland has begun Sunday meter enforcement, issuing $64 fines, while many motorists remain unaware of the new rules and free parking options.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

Sunday parking is no longer free in Oakland. Tickets starting at $64 begin this weekend

East Bay (California)

fromThe Mercury News

Eye on the Hills: City of Oakland's Sunday parking tickets start for real

Oakland has begun Sunday meter enforcement, issuing $64 fines, while many motorists remain unaware of the new rules and free parking options.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

Sunday parking is no longer free in Oakland. Tickets starting at $64 begin this weekend

more#oakland

fromNew York Daily News

Crooks carjack Toyota Corolla from women in Brooklyn Lowe's parking lot

Four men carjacked a vehicle from two women in a Brooklyn parking lot, injuring one during the theft.

Mayor Mamdani Goes to Housing Court, And What Else Happened This Week

Mayor Mamdani aims to support tenants facing eviction but has not committed to specific funding or promises.

fromwww.bxtimes.com

Not Working for Us': South Bronx Unite says congestion pricing is driving more traffic and pollution into the Bronx Bronx Times

Congestion pricing in the South Bronx has led to increased traffic and air pollution, failing to benefit the community.

fromBrooklyn Paper

12 hours ago

Brooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops * Brooklyn Paper

Carraway allegedly rode a Manhattan-bound L train near the Lorimer Street station in Williamsburg at around 5 a.m. on Jan. 17 when he approached the victim, a 24-year-old man.

Brooklyn

In Mamdani's NYC, sewer socialism is out. Pothole politics is in.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes 'pothole politics' to address city issues directly and practically, focusing on tangible improvements for New Yorkers.

NYC parents

Manhattan Mom Struck by Driving Scofflaw Wants Accountibility

Inson Dubois Wood, a reckless driver with numerous violations, caused a traumatic crash injuring a mother and her infant son.

#parking-enforcement

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.

New York City

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

SF politics

One Man's War on Scofflaw Parking Around Precita Park - Streetsblog San Francisco

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.

SF politics

One Man's War on Scofflaw Parking Around Precita Park - Streetsblog San Francisco

more#parking-enforcement

74-year-old man struck and killed on FDR Drive, police say

A 74-year-old man died after being struck by two vehicles while crossing Manhattan's FDR Drive.

Tuesday's Headlines: Old Man Yells At Hochul Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Car insurance premiums are too low due to various driver behaviors contributing to increased risks and costs.

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.

2 weeks ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.

Mamdani's DOT Responds to Astoria Bike Lane Backlash... With an Even Longer Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The Department of Transportation plans to extend the protected bike lane on 31st Street in Astoria after a lawsuit halted previous efforts.

Subway crime: NYPD transit chief explains how department is shifting resources after Grand Central Station machete attack | amNewYork

A violent attack in Grand Central Station by Anthony Griffin resulted in multiple injuries and his eventual death by police intervention.

Thursday's Headlines: March (Parking) Madness Trophy Ceremony Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The 120th Precinct of Staten Island won the March Madness competition for being the most disrespectful to neighbors regarding parking.

MTA to begin fining drivers who block buses on 2 Queens routes starting Friday | amNewYork

MTA will enforce traffic fines on Q17 and Q27 bus routes starting April 17 to improve bus speeds and safety.

fromNews 12 - Long Island

Scammer impersonating NYPD employee steals thousands from 92-year-old woman

A scammer stole $8,000 from a 92-year-old woman in Brooklyn by posing as a police officer.

Tuesday's Headlines: Mamdani On Notice Edition - Streetsblog New York City

82% of police officers at Staten Island's 120th Precinct received multiple reckless driving tickets, raising concerns about their parking privileges.

Op-ed | Let's provide free subway and bus fares for those who need them most | amNewYork

The City Council proposes making bus and subway fares free for one million low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens.

March (Parking) Madness Finals: Who Will Roll The Rock? - Streetsblog New York City

The 120th Precinct faces the 122nd Precinct in the finals of Streetsblog's March (Parking) Madness tournament.

Op-Ed | Rusted trucks on Roosevelt Island signal a rushed demolition residents are fighting | amNewYork

Residents of Roosevelt Island are rallying against the demolition of the old steam plant, advocating for its adaptive reuse instead.

Exclusive | NYC family involved in staging bogus crashes in $300M insurance fraud scheme, stunning Uber lawsuit claims

Mother Georgette Powell was allegedly involved in at least four of the claimed fraudulent accidents - with three of them occurring within a two-month span in 2023, the suit asserts.

Brooklyn

Upsetting': Tisch places two NYPD cops on modified duty after viral video of Brooklyn liquor store beating | amNewYork

Two Brooklyn cops were placed on modified duty after a viral video showed them beating a man inside a liquor store.

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

Cars will be banned from the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza to enhance pedestrian access to Prospect Park.

New York Knicks

SEE IT: Placard Corruption at Antonio Reynoso's Brooklyn Borough Hall - Streetsblog New York City

Antonio Reynoso resumed issuing unofficial parking placards to city workers, enabling illegal parking on the Borough Hall plaza despite initially banning cars.

fromBoston.com

Boston police issue scam warning for fake parking violations

Boston police warn of fraudulent parking violation notices impersonating Boston Municipal Court with QR codes designed to steal money from victims.

fromNews 12 - Default

3 weeks ago

Brooklyn's Community Board 6 wants NYC DOT to issue parking tickets instead of NYPD

Community Board 6 advocates for NYC DOT to issue parking tickets instead of the NYPD to address local parking issues.

Kaz Daughtry Accused Of Handing NYPD Placards To Unauthorized People

Former NYC deputy mayor Kaz Daughtry allegedly distributed unauthorized NYPD parking placards, prompting the department to void permits and instruct officers to seize invalid placards.

Friday's Headlines: NYPD Placard Chaos Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officers illegally use parking placards to avoid enforcement, and dangerous street design in Brooklyn has caused hundreds of crashes and injuries since 2022.

Today in Placard Abuse: The 'Lieutenant's Girlfriend' Who Parks Illegally - Streetsblog New York City

A Honda Accord in the Bronx displayed multiple fake credentials including a forged TLC lieutenant's badge and courtesy card to illegally park in a no-standing zone.

2 months ago

Ten Years of Placard Abuse: The Criminal Practice that Mamdani Must End - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani swept into Gracie Mansion on the promise of ending widespread corruption around policing and street safety. He can do both by laser-focusing his efforts on eliminating the prevalent abuse and forgery of parking placards. Mamdani has a rare chance to permanently halt this dangerous and criminal practice, and, in doing so, radically alter the balance of power in New York City. For the past decade, under the handle @placardabuse, we've documented how a large contingent of car drivers misuse their parking privileges -

New York City

#alternate-side-parking

fromTime Out New York

New York City

Alternate side parking is officially back in NYC today

New York City

Drivers: Time to finally move your car. NYC's alternate side parking returns Thursday.

fromTime Out New York

New York City

Alternate side parking is officially back in NYC today

more#alternate-side-parking

New York City

Drivers: Time to finally move your car. NYC's alternate side parking returns Thursday.