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Remember The Charred Tesla Model X Left On The Frozen Lake? New Theft Allegations Paint A Clearer Picture

Man indicted for stealing and selling off Teslas might also be responsible for one that burned on Lake Champlain two…

Adam Ismail

8/30/21 2:45PM

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Man Fires Flamethrower From Bus Roof, Turns A New York City Commute Into Torcher

I’m usually of the opinion that flamethrowers make everything better. Birthday party? Add a flamethrower. Funeral?…

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Throwing Women Into Unmarked Vans Is Meant To Terrorize Us

A teenage transgender woman participating in a peaceful protest in support of Black liberation and civil rights was…

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New York Governor's Veto Means Electric Bikes And Scooters Will Remain Illegal In New York

In June, the New York Senate and state Assembly passed a bill with nearly unanimous support that would allow…

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Uber Is Suing The City Of New York

On Friday, Uber sued the city of New York over pieces of legislation that limit the amount of time that drivers can…

Mack Hogan

9/22/19 9:10AM

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What's The Worst Car You Can Rent Right Now?

As you may know, our latest set of rotating corporate overlords recently moved us to Times Square. It’s area of New…

Patrick George

8/07/19 5:30PM

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Lane Splitting Saves Lives

There are countless ways things can go wrong when riding a motorcycle, but one of the most prominent fears is to…

Aaron Brown

7/02/19 3:45PM

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Reminder: Jalopnik's New York Sketchbattle Party Is TONIGHT! And You Should Come

We’re all familiar with New York City’s biggest problem: There’s nothing to do here. Restaurants, theater, museums,…

Patrick George

4/16/19 12:07PM

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Why Busy Cities Are Trying Congestion Pricing for Cars

In August of 2017, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared to a New York Times reporter that “congestion pricing is…

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New York Governor Moves to Ban Stretch Limos

Last October a horrific stretch limousine crash killed 20 people and rocked the state of New York. As a result, Gov.…

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An Irish Pilot Arguing With a New York Air Traffic Controller Is Kind of Hilarious

“It’s not my first day in New York. It’s not my first day in an aircraft. I did what I had to do. GOOD DAY.” So…

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NYC Apparently Has Only One Employee Who Can Fix The Subway System's Vending Machines

Back in February, I documented a brief and stupid saga involving the vending machines that allow you to buy…

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A Guy Might Be Building His Own Ramp Off The New York State Thruway

The Seneca Nation has long had a contentious relationship with the state of New York over a tiny stretch of the New…

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The Devastating Loophole That Sticks Car Buyers With Interest Rates That Would Be Otherwise Illegal

On June 19, 2015, Bronx resident Carlos Guerrero-Roa went to an auto dealer in Brooklyn to purchase a 2005 Lexus RX…

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Thoughtful Thieves Keep Stealing Cars From A New York Dealership And Bringing Them Back

I’m not sure if this is common, so forgive me if that’s the case, but there’s apparently a very thoughtful thief—or…

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The State Of New York 'Didn't Consult' With The City Of New York About Its Self-Driving Car Plans For Manhattan

Yesterday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that self-driving cars could start being tested in the Manhattan…

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The Most Harrowing Thing I Regularly Experience Is Parking My Car On The Streets Of NYC

Pictured above is my car, a 2008 Honda Fit Sport, parked snugly Wednesday on my street in Sunnyside, Queens. I was…

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This Is What A Massive Subway Delay Looks Like (Updated)

Think you know what a crowded subway platform looks like? Think again.

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Here's Why New Yorkers Won't Stop Complaining About The Subway

If you’ve noticed an uptick in disgruntled Facebook posts from your New York City friends, you’re probably not…

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State Troopers Are Ticketing NYC Drivers More Than Ever Before

If you got a ticket from a New York State Trooper recently in New York City and thought that traffic tickets from…

Kristen Lee

5/15/17 9:00PM

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Remember The Charred Tesla Model X Left On The Frozen Lake? New Theft Allegations Paint A Clearer Picture

Man Fires Flamethrower From Bus Roof, Turns A New York City Commute Into Torcher

Throwing Women Into Unmarked Vans Is Meant To Terrorize Us

New York Governor's Veto Means Electric Bikes And Scooters Will Remain Illegal In New York

Uber Is Suing The City Of New York

What's The Worst Car You Can Rent Right Now?

Lane Splitting Saves Lives

Reminder: Jalopnik's New York Sketchbattle Party Is TONIGHT! And You Should Come

Why Busy Cities Are Trying Congestion Pricing for Cars

New York Governor Moves to Ban Stretch Limos

An Irish Pilot Arguing With a New York Air Traffic Controller Is Kind of Hilarious

NYC Apparently Has Only One Employee Who Can Fix The Subway System's Vending Machines

A Guy Might Be Building His Own Ramp Off The New York State Thruway

The Devastating Loophole That Sticks Car Buyers With Interest Rates That Would Be Otherwise Illegal

Thoughtful Thieves Keep Stealing Cars From A New York Dealership And Bringing Them Back

The State Of New York 'Didn't Consult' With The City Of New York About Its Self-Driving Car Plans For Manhattan

The Most Harrowing Thing I Regularly Experience Is Parking My Car On The Streets Of NYC

This Is What A Massive Subway Delay Looks Like (Updated)

Here's Why New Yorkers Won't Stop Complaining About The Subway

State Troopers Are Ticketing NYC Drivers More Than Ever Before