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.
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.












