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Parks Department Finally Agrees It’s ‘Inappropriate’ to Let Drivers Defile Black History Sculpture

By Gersh Kuntzman | May 2, 2023 | No Comments

A top Parks Department official has admitted it's "inappropriate" that his agency has allowed drivers to defile a memorial to enslaved Africans by parking on the plaza in Foley Square — but the agency also said it is thinking about a fix, albeit with the NYPD.

Our own Jesse Coburn was on WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show.

Tuesday’s Headlines: The Paper (License) Plate Caper Edition

By David Meyer | Apr 11, 2023 | No Comments

Streetsblog's Jesse Coburn appeared on WNYC's "The Brian Lehrer Show." Plus other news.

Council Member Oswald Feliz (inset) will propose legislation to crack down on the problem of ghost plates documented in a three-part Streetsblog series. Illustration: Martin Schapiro

Council Member Proposes New Fines for Temp Tag Fraud Following Streetsblog Investigation

By Jesse Coburn | Apr 11, 2023 | No Comments

The proposed legislation from Oswald Feliz (D-Bronx) would empower the city to fine New Yorkers caught selling temporary license plates and increase fines to drivers using fake or fraudulent temp tags.

This is the guy who got the ticket. Note the last number is "0."

Wednesday’s Headlines: Vindication Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Mar 29, 2023 | No Comments

Here's a criminal mischief update! Plus other news.

Plate covers remained on sale at this Advance Auto Parts store in Brooklyn. Photos: Gersh Kuntzman

City Begins Long Process of Making it Harder to Evade Speed Cameras

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 21, 2023 | No Comments

Scores of online vendors are still selling egregious plate obscurers, and even a brick-and-mortar retailer that had been warned by the city was still hawking an illegal cover.

Mayor Adams on an electric Citi Bike last year — a device that is not legal in city parks. But that will change this summer.

Mayor Announces ‘Charge Safe’ Plan to Help Delivery Workers Get Legal Bikes, Safe Batteries

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 20, 2023 | No Comments

Parks and greenways would also finally allow legal electric bikes ... finally.

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