Mamdani's 72nd Street Bike Lane Gambit Sets Off Manhattan Showdown
City DOT has floated a river‑to‑river protected bike lane on 72nd Street that would link the Hudson and East Side greenways; initial designs go to CB7 on April 14. The west side is sketched as a parking‑protected two‑way track while the east side is still being refined.
NYC Crosswalk Crackdown: Drivers Who Block Pedestrians Could Get Fined
Drivers and cyclists must now stop and remain stopped while people cross at uncontrolled intersections; police say violators may be cited. The rule sits alongside jaywalking decriminalization.
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.
Trump Bigs Head to Brooklyn to Hype Hotly Disputed Gas Pipeline
A Trump administration‑backed ceremonial groundbreaking is planned in Brooklyn for the NESE gas pipeline, reviving a long‑fought dispute over permits, reliability and coastal impacts.
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.
MTA Hits The Road With IBX Workshops In Brooklyn And Queens
The MTA has scheduled in-person workshops in Elmhurst, Middle Village and Brooklyn this spring to gather community priorities for the Interborough Express stations and train design.
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.












