Jun. 8, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Drivers, beware! According to a transportation advisory issued on Friday, there is a new parking meter scam on NYC streets involving criminals looking to steal your money. The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) told drivers on June 6 about a parking-meter scam infiltrating ParkNYC meters, which are found…
Apr. 14, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon New York City’s crackdown on illegally obscured license plates— including mandates to keep those plates clear and visible — begins this Wednesday, April 16, with the enactment of new rules every driver should know. NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) first announced the new rules in January. The rules…
Mar. 31, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon NYC is preparing for its state-approved expansion of red light cameras this year. Officials said on Monday they will continue to use their current vendor to manage the city’s extensive automated traffic enforcement program. Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Dozens of New Yorkers rallied in Midtown on Wednesday to support a state bill that would regulate e-bikes while making drivers more accountable after collisions. Led by Queens Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar, the group of advocates, including pedestrians and cyclists, gathered on 3rd Avenue near Gov. Kathy Hochul’s…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Outdoor dining in NYC, which was a lifeline for many restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, will return on April 1. But New Yorkers will notice the eatery setups will look a little different this year, per new rules in the city’s permanent al fresco dining program, Dining Out…
May. 18, 2024 By Athena Dawson E-scooters will soon be another part of the daily commute for Queens residents, as first reported by amNY. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced the launch of an e-scooter sharing program coming to eastern Queens this summer. The program is based on the successful launch of a similar…
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Oct. 31, 2023 By Bill Parry The city has completed a pedestrian safety and beachfront access improvement project along a stretch of Shore Front Parkway in Rockaway Beach. NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined Council Member Joann Ariola and members of Community Board 14 on Oct. 7 across from the Dayton Towers at…
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