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Every year, police seize thousands of cars after arrests. But getting the car back can be a challenge, even if the criminal case is dismissed. → Read More
After an arrest, police can seek to keep cash, property or cars—even if the case is dismissed and sealed. A bill in the City Council would shed light on the issue for the first time. → Read More
Citywide, almost half of black high school students are scanned by metal detectors every day — compared to about 14 percent of white students. → Read More
Hoards of tourists? Zealous developers? After the recent Uber dustup revealed little about what's causing congestion in Midtown, the data’s still out on why traffic's so bad. → Read More
WNYC is looking at fairness in the placement of metal detectors in New York City public high schools. And we need your help. → Read More
Reporter Kat Aaron had three brothers. Now that the eldest is transitioning genders, they're navigating a new path as sisters in New York City. → Read More
At the end of June, 59 pedestrians have been killed in New York City traffic crashes, compared to 60 this time last year, despite the mayor's efforts to bring down the numbers. → Read More
Water rates have risen more sharply than heating fuel, labor costs and even real estate taxes. That's putting pressure on low-income households. → Read More
Traffic deaths are down in New York City, compared to this time last year. → Read More
Officials won't say where they've placed NYC's controversial speed cameras, but we found out and mapped them. → Read More
Credit card machines in New York City cabs suggest tips of 20, 25 or 30 percent. But it turns out many riders end up tipping 21 percent. Why? → Read More
According to the New York City Department of Transportation, fewer pedestrians died this year than ever before. But that depends on how you do the counting. → Read More
The mayor has vowed to cut traffic deaths to zero. But a WNYC investigation finds the NYPD struggles to keep an accurate count. And in 69 of 250 cases, the deaths don't get publicized. → Read More
The video PSAs seek to "educate" people about how to not be hit by a bus, but they focus on texting and selfies — not the behavior of drivers. → Read More
233 people have been killed in traffic crashes in New York City this year. More than half have been pedestrians. → Read More
So much Uber news. And: streetcars in Virginia get cancelled, an arrest in a subway attack, airbag recalls expand, and Sesame Street takes the subway. → Read More
D.C.'s Metro fixes a software glitch. Investigations continue into Malaysia Airlines crashes. Michigan may see a higher gas tax. And "the first map and typeface of the earth." → Read More
Dallas gets bikeshare. Uber's rolling in Pennsylvania - but not Philly. Cycling is bigger than "the steel industry" in Europe. And: Philae's flight path, in gif form. → Read More
A new headset can help blind people navigate cities. Changes are coming to the Congressional Transportation Committee. And climate change could mean a high line for cars. → Read More
Citi Bike expands, slowly. Chicago bridges will close for tightrope walking. The hunt for Uber's unicorn. And, a street harassment journey through New York City. → Read More