Each of New York City’s 12,000 taxi cabs has a tin medallion affixed to its hood. It represents the owner’s right to operate a bright yellow car as a cab. In April, for only the third time in the city’s history, New York will increase the number of medallions on the street. For drivers, owning [...]

I am not a religious person. But I do hold this one, tiny, hotly fanatical belief. I have faith that one day Verizon Wireless – my mobile phone service provider – will get what it deserves. Eventually… Download and listen (mp3, 1MB)

I haven’t posted in nearly a month. To my legions of fans (Linda), I apologize. I would never leave you out in the cold without an excellent reason: j-school. For the past month, I’ve been up to my neck in an Internet radio program called Metro Beats. I cover the gritty NYC transportation beat. War [...]