In Gothamist: New Yorkers are using Meta, TikTok, Craigslist to buy ‘ghost plates,’ Manhattan BP says
A black market for “ghost plates” is flourishing on sites like Facebook, TikTok and Craigslist, even as a statewide ban on the unreadable license plates — which help drivers evade tolls and fines for reckless driving — is due to take effect in a few days. Read the...In the NY Post: ‘Ghost’ license plates cost NYC $200M a year — fueled by ‘James Bond-level’ gadgets: new analysis
Scofflaw drivers with “ghost” license plates are costing New York City a whopping $200 million a year — fueled by a burgeoning online cottage industry peddling “James Bond-level” gadgets, a new analysis reveals. The rogue vehicles whiz through tolls and past NYPD...In NYT: A NY Official Is Filling Community Boards With Pro-Housing Members
New York City community boards are known for rejecting development. In Manhattan, one politician is revamping them with appointees who say they are committed to easing the housing crisis. Read the full story HERE.In Gothamist: NYC officials call on Mayor Adams to ‘aggressively’ pursue funding to increase the city’s tree population
As temperatures continue to rise, so does the threat of heat-related injuries. And with summer drawing nearer, some New York City officials are putting pressure on Mayor Eric Adams to find more funding as a means to increase the city’s population of shade-providing...In Crain’s NY: Manhattan’s community boards are getting less NIMBY, borough president says
Manhattan borough president Mark Levine is trying to reshape his borough’s community boards to be more open to new development.