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.
Why Route 1 Drivers Get Stuck With Tolls While I-93 Rolls Into Boston Free
A patchwork of historic tolls, failed bills and politics explains why Route 1 and tunnel drivers pay while I‑93 commuters do not. Lawmakers are now eyeing pricing options.
Delta’s Atlanta Flyers Hit With New Bag Fee Squeeze As Fuel Costs Soar
Delta will raise checked‑bag fees by $10–$50 as jet‑fuel costs surge. SkyMiles elites and premium cabins keep free allowances, but economy travelers face higher check‑in costs.
Teamsters Rip Amazon's Last Mile as It Turns NYC Streets Into a Hazard Zone
A Teamsters analysis finds thousands of safety‑related violations tied to Amazon‑associated delivery vans and warns tickets alone can’t close the gap as a City Council hearing looms.
Bronx Blaze Turns Park Avenue Bike Barriers Into Life-or-Death Obstacle
Bronx firefighters say concrete dividers protecting Park Avenue bike lanes blocked a ladder truck’s stabilizers during a recent blaze, prompting calls for more flexible designs.
Crews Tear Into 50‑Year‑Old Grasmere Gas Station To Keep Staten Island Warm
National Grid is rebuilding the decades‑old Grasmere gate station in a two‑phase project to modernize equipment and shore up gas reliability after a brutal winter. Work will continue into the summer with intermittent local impacts.












