NYPD cracks down on illegal dirt bikes but is it enough?
In recent months, the NYPD has confiscated and destroyed huge numbers of illegal dirt bikes, issued hundreds of summonses, and arrested 30 people, Commissioner Dermot Shea said.
In recent months, the NYPD has confiscated and destroyed huge numbers of illegal dirt bikes, issued hundreds of summonses, and arrested 30 people, Commissioner Dermot Shea said.
San Francisco considering congestion tax on high-earning drivers
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is once again eyeing a tax on drivers in the busiest parts of the city's downtown, and has launched a study into a so-called "congestion pricing" plan as traffic begins to pick up following 2020's pandemic-induced lull.
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is once again eyeing a tax on drivers in the busiest parts of the city's downtown, and has launched a study into a so-called "congestion pricing" plan as traffic begins to pick up following 2020's pandemic-induced lull.
When can I use a bike lane in NYC? E-bike, e-scooter, moped differences explained
Not everything is an e-bike. And not every electric vehicle is even legal in New York. Police are urging you to know the differences among the various so-called micro-mobility devices so that you can ride safely and follow the law.
Not everything is an e-bike. And not every electric vehicle is even legal in New York. Police are urging you to know the differences among the various so-called micro-mobility devices so that you can ride safely and follow the law.
Car runs over mom and baby, crashes into barbershop
A driver in a sedan struck a parked vehicle, two pedestrians, and then storefronts on Lake Avenue in Yonkers, police said.
A driver in a sedan struck a parked vehicle, two pedestrians, and then storefronts on Lake Avenue in Yonkers, police said.
MTA says it can't 'cut corners' on congestion pricing
Mayor Bill de Blasio is pressuring the MTA to implement congestion pricing already. But the MTA said it has to follow a detailed process.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is pressuring the MTA to implement congestion pricing already. But the MTA said it has to follow a detailed process.
Section of street collapses in Manhattan
A sinkhole opened up in the middle of a block on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Thursday morning.
A sinkhole opened up in the middle of a block on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Thursday morning.
De Blasio and mayoral candidate Adams want congestion pricing implemented now
Step on it! Mayor Bill de Blasio says he wants congestion pricing to be implemented "as fast as humanly possible."
Step on it! Mayor Bill de Blasio says he wants congestion pricing to be implemented "as fast as humanly possible."
NYPD stepping up security for Macy's fireworks, cracking down on drunk driving
There will be increased security for people looking to watch the fireworks on FDR Drive, while authorities will also be out searching for drunk and drugged drivers.
There will be increased security for people looking to watch the fireworks on FDR Drive, while authorities will also be out searching for drunk and drugged drivers.
New York City region has nation's worst traffic
The New York City metro area has overtaken Los Angeles as the title-holder for the nation’s worst traffic.
The New York City metro area has overtaken Los Angeles as the title-holder for the nation’s worst traffic.
NYPD to crack down on motorcycles, mopeds in pedestrian paths on 59th St. Bridge
The NYPD says it is taking action on motorcycles and mopeds using pedestrian lanes on the 59th Street Bridge, but a recent visit saw the vehicles still invading the path.
The NYPD says it is taking action on motorcycles and mopeds using pedestrian lanes on the 59th Street Bridge, but a recent visit saw the vehicles still invading the path.
4 transported after pedestrian bridge collapses in Northeast DC
Authorities say three people were hurt after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Northeast D.C.
Authorities say three people were hurt after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Northeast D.C.
Pedestrians, cyclists say mopeds are invading NYC bike lanes
The city's bridges are back to being packed full during the morning rush, and cyclists say motorcycles and mopeds are invading their already narrow pathways.
The city's bridges are back to being packed full during the morning rush, and cyclists say motorcycles and mopeds are invading their already narrow pathways.
Days later and MTA bus remains stuck in Brooklyn brownstone
The MTA bus that slammed into a townhome in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn on Monday is still sticking out of the building.
The MTA bus that slammed into a townhome in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn on Monday is still sticking out of the building.
SoCal couple charged in road rage killing of 6-year-old Aiden Leos
Marcus Anthony Eriz is charged with murder and discharge of a gun at an inhabited dwelling, with sentencing enhancements for causing death to the victim. His girlfriend Wynne Lee is charged with a felony count of being an accessory after the fact and a misdemeanor count of concealed firearm in a vehicle.
Marcus Anthony Eriz is charged with murder and discharge of a gun at an inhabited dwelling, with sentencing enhancements for causing death to the victim. His girlfriend Wynne Lee is charged with a felony count of being an accessory after the fact and a misdemeanor count of concealed firearm in a vehicle.
Bus slams into Brooklyn townhouse
A bus slammed into a townhouse on the corner of Lincoln Road and Bedford Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens just before 2 p.m., officials said.
A bus slammed into a townhouse on the corner of Lincoln Road and Bedford Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens just before 2 p.m., officials said.
Actress Lisa Banes in critical condition after NYC hit-and-run: TMZ
According to TMZ, Banes was attempting to cross Amsterdam Avenue at West 64th street when a person riding a scooter struck her, knocking her to the ground.
According to TMZ, Banes was attempting to cross Amsterdam Avenue at West 64th street when a person riding a scooter struck her, knocking her to the ground.
Report: Majority of NYC drivers have been caught speeding
Traffic crashes in New York City have killed more people in the last 12 months than in any 12-month period over the last seven years.
Traffic crashes in New York City have killed more people in the last 12 months than in any 12-month period over the last seven years.
US traffic deaths up 7% in 2020, highest number since 2007
The government's highway safety agency says U.S. traffic deaths rose 7% last year.
The government's highway safety agency says U.S. traffic deaths rose 7% last year.
Poll: New Yorkers favor lowering speed limit in residential areas
A new poll shows 68% of New York City voters said they'd likely support reducing the speed limit 20 mph from 25 mph on residential streets near their homes.
A new poll shows 68% of New York City voters said they'd likely support reducing the speed limit 20 mph from 25 mph on residential streets near their homes.
Water main breaks, sidewalk collapses in Brooklyn
Part of a sidewalk on Fourth Avenue near St. Mark's Place in Boerum Hill collapsed during a water main break.
Part of a sidewalk on Fourth Avenue near St. Mark's Place in Boerum Hill collapsed during a water main break.