Javits Jolt: New York Auto Show Sends Car Shoppers Into Sticker Shock
The New York Auto Show dazzled with EVs and concept cars — but average new‑vehicle prices near $50K and elevated used values left many visitors feeling priced out.
Secret Hudson Air Taxi Trials Set To Take Off From West 30th Street Heliport
Joby Aviation is reported to hold invitation-only eVTOL demo flights from Manhattan's West 30th Street Heliport April 27–30. The tests follow the company's recent Bay Area demonstrations.
Bagpipes Take Over Midtown As Sixth Avenue Shuts For Tartan Day Parade
Sixth Avenue will be closed this Saturday as the Tartan Day Parade marches uptown with a celebrity grand marshal and thousands of performers. Expect lane closures and heavy crowds in Midtown.
Upper East Side Mom Run Down in Crosswalk Wants Serial Speeders Parked for Good
A Manhattan mother who was struck while carrying her infant is suing the driver and pressing lawmakers to force repeat speeders to use speed‑limiting technology.
East Harlem Holdout Halts Second Avenue Subway Dig
The MTA told a federal court it cannot start Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway in East Harlem until the owner of 2049 Second Ave. allows inspections and shoring work. The agency says the hold‑up risks costly delays.
NYC's $10 Million Street X-Ray Aims To Untangle Underground 'Spaghetti'
A city-backed 3D mapping platform will layer utilities and soils so planners and crews can spot conflicts before they dig — potentially cutting construction delays.
Bye Bye Bikes? City Agencies Ignite Backlash With Tweet On Scrapping Racks For Parking
A Department of Buildings retweet said the city would remove bike racks for car parking, prompting immediate pushback from cyclists and Council members.
City Hall Stuns Pedestrians With Claim Sidewalks Now Split Into Toll Lanes
A City Council X post says Local Law 69 splits sidewalks into “fast” and “slow” lanes with tolls for slower walkers — but the council’s legislative records contain no matching law text.
Mamdani's $108 Million Drain Blitz Aims To Keep New Yorkers' Socks Dry
Mayor Mamdani unveiled a $108M plan to upgrade 6,700+ storm drains and catch basins across the city to reduce localized street flooding. The post promises "dry streets" and even "dry socks."
PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix
PATH service between Journal Square and the World Trade Center was restored on March 30 after crews fixed a mechanical issue at the WTC terminal. Officials gave few details about the failure.
Busted OMNY Cards Leave NYC Kids Jumping Turnstiles, Parents Say
Families say flimsy student OMNY cards and slow replacement waits are leaving kids stranded; advocates and the Panel for Education Policy want durable cards and faster fixes.












