Shame Stickers Return to NYC Streets | New York City News

New York City’s sanitation department is back with “shame stickers” for cars that ignore alternate side parking rules — a bold, sticky reminder that your car’s refusal to move could leave streets uncleaned. The $65 fine feels minor compared to the public humiliation: a sticker slapped on your rear window declaring you’ve sabotaged street cleaning. It’s a modern scarlet letter, sparking outrage and frustration — some drivers are even planning to move early just to avoid the hassle. These aren’t just reminders; they’re stubborn, paint-damaging nuisances that many can’t remove without leaving white smudges. Flatbush and Midwood lead in sticker counts, with one Dyker Heights car so neglected it’s now a trash-covered monument to non-compliance. While officials say they’re easy to clean off with warm water, residents see them as vandalism — and warn that applying them might spark confrontations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ccffa373f7a7809