New York

Apr

2025

Trekkie License Plate Puzzler: Tickets From Chicago Connected to Grandmother in New York Who Has No Car and Doesn't Drive

A peculiar case has emerged involving Beda Koorey, a 76-year-old woman from Long Island, New York, who has been receiving numerous traffic tickets linked to a license plate she no longer owns. The plate, NCC1701, associated with her late husband's love for "Star Trek," was destroyed in 2020, yet violations from across the country continue to arrive in her mailbox.

4 min read

Steve Lehto: State Police Get Same Plate as Woman and She Gets Billed for the Toll

Apr

2025

License Plates

Steve Lehto: State Police Get Same Plate as Woman and She Gets Billed for the Toll

A Brighton woman was mistakenly charged $144 in EZ Pass fees due to a duplicate license plate issued to both her and a state police vehicle. The incident highlights issues with license plate management and the need for clearer identification for state vehicles.

3 min read

Long Island Man's Parking Ticket Fight Exposes Larger Issue in NYC

Mar

2025

Parking

Long Island Man's Parking Ticket Fight Exposes Larger Issue in NYC

A Long Island man, Hector Colon, faces a nightmare after receiving multiple NYC parking tickets for a vehicle he no longer owns. His case reveals systemic issues in the city's ticketing process, including outdated information and a conflict of interest in the dispute resolution system.

4 min read

Steve Lehto: NYC Impounds 4,000 Vehicles With 'Ghost' License Plates

Mar

2025

License Plates

Steve Lehto: NYC Impounds 4,000 Vehicles With 'Ghost' License Plates

New York City has impounded over 4,000 vehicles in a crackdown on ghost license plates, which are altered or obscured plates used to evade traffic enforcement. The initiative has led to numerous arrests and significant fines for toll evasion, with new regulations set to take effect soon.

3 min read

New York City Ramping Up Its Efforts to Crack Down on 'Ghost Plates'

Mar

2025

License Plates

New York City Ramping Up Its Efforts to Crack Down on 'Ghost Plates'

New York City is intensifying its efforts to combat the growing issue of "ghost plates," which are license plates intentionally obscured to evade tolls and identification. With new regulations set to take effect on April 16, 2025, the city aims to enhance road safety and accountability among drivers.

4 min read

Driver Hit With $45 Charge for NYC Congestion Pricing -- Even Though Toll Is $9

Feb

2025

Congestion Pricing

Driver Hit With $45 Charge for NYC Congestion Pricing -- Even Though Toll Is $9

A recent incident involving a Upper East Side resident highlights the confusion surrounding New York City's congestion pricing system. Despite a standard toll of $9 for entering the congestion zone, Yen was charged $45, raising concerns about billing accuracy and transparency in the newly implemented system.

3 min read

NYS DOT Commissioner Addresses Concerns Over 25,000 Work Zone Speeding Tickets Issued in Rochester

Feb

2025

Speed Cameras

NYS DOT Commissioner Addresses Concerns Over 25,000 Work Zone Speeding Tickets Issued in Rochester

The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued over 25,000 speeding tickets in Rochester within a 24-day period, primarily through automated photo radar enforcement in work zones. This surge has raised concerns from drivers and local officials, particularly regarding the adequacy of posted speed limit signs. DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez defended the program, emphasizing its role in protecting construction workers and improving safety.

4 min read

Discrepancies in Photos and Late Notices Lead to Dismissals of DOT Speeding Tickets

Jan

2025

Speed Cameras

Discrepancies in Photos and Late Notices Lead to Dismissals of DOT Speeding Tickets

In a recent investigation by News10NBC, discrepancies in photographic evidence and late notification of speeding tickets have led to the dismissal of numerous Department of Transportation (DOT) speeding tickets issued to drivers on I-490 in Rochester, New York. The investigation highlights concerns over the enforcement of speed limits in work zones and the accuracy of the ticketing process.

3 min read

Deadbeat Drivers Racked Up $5B in Unpaid MTA Tolls in 4 Years -- And Closing Booths to Go "Cashless" May Be to Blame

Jan

2025

Tolls

Deadbeat Drivers Racked Up $5B in Unpaid MTA Tolls in 4 Years -- And Closing Booths to Go "Cashless" May Be to Blame

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is facing a staggering $5.1 billion in unpaid tolls and penalties accrued over the past four years, a situation exacerbated by the shift to cashless tolling systems. As the agency prepares to implement a new congestion pricing fee, concerns are raised regarding the potential for increased revenue losses and the effectiveness of current toll collection practices.

3 min read