Astoria Cyclist Xellea Samonte Killed by Motorist, Slandered by NYPD
NYPD has now blamed deceased cyclists for running red lights at least seven times in the last 16 months. Police have produced no corroborative evidence.
July 27, 2018
What Went Wrong With Second Avenue Subway Construction? The MTA Doesn’t Want You to Know.
The MTA won't hand over contractor evaluations to the Times. The Times should sue.
July 26, 2018
Citing No Evidence, NYPD Claims Critically Injured Astoria Cyclist Ran Red
To hear NYPD tell it, people on bikes routinely launch themselves at motor vehicles by blowing red lights at speed.
July 25, 2018
Here Are the NYC Electeds Who Take Campaign Money From Trash Carters
Private trash haulers have killed at least 16 people walking and biking in NYC since 2012. But some electeds are less worried about the industry’s safety record than sparing waste haulers the effort of reforming their operations.
July 24, 2018
Truckers Keep Killing and Maiming With Illegal Oversized Rigs. NYPD Keeps Blaming Victims.
A trucker legally prohibited from driving on city streets struck a man on Amsterdam Avenue and left him “likely to die.” True to form, NYPD issued no tickets and said the victim was at fault.
July 20, 2018
Charter Revision Commission: Community Boards Don’t Look Like the Communities They Serve
The commission's staff report floats the idea of limiting community board tenure to no more than five two-year terms.
July 19, 2018
