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Brooklyn Pol Offers Poor Fix After Death of 10-Year-Old Boy: Advocates
“All bus stops should have bollards,” Council Member Chaim Deutsch said.
September 20, 2019
City To Create Protected Bike Lanes During U.N. General Assembly
The move is part of a drive to limit congestion in Midtown, said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg.
September 16, 2019
Brooklyn DA Investigating Crash That Killed 10-Year-Old
Cops blame the victim and make excuses for the driver after an SUV runs amok in Midwood.
September 12, 2019
Police Search For Fatal Hit-and-Run Driver Who Fled Queens Crash On Foot
A hit-and-run driver fled his car on foot after fatally striking a woman’s car early Tuesday morning in Queens, killing the 72-year-old passenger and sending the 56-year-old driver to the hospital.
September 10, 2019
De Brainless: Mayor Endorses Meritless Helmet and Licensing Requirements for Cyclists
The idea that helmets make cyclists safer flies in the face of every piece of research done on the subject including by, uh, the mayor's own Department of Transportation.
September 4, 2019
Brooklyn Beep Favors Women Employees Over Men in Illegal Parking
Sexism, paternalism, and corruption — such a wonderful Brooklyn combination!
September 4, 2019
STREETSBLOG INVESTIGATION: Hit-and-Run Drivers Injure Thousands — Why are So Few Ever Charged?
Factors include badly worded state law, flawed NYPD investigations, juries comprised of drivers, and, let's face it, a general sense that vehicular crimes are not treated with the same level of seriousness as other crimes.
September 3, 2019
Coming Tuesday: A Hot Mess at Borough Hall As Adams Addresses Placard Abuse
Borough President Adams says he wants to hear from the public about placard corruption. Fasten your seatbelts, people — it's going to be a bumpy ride!
August 30, 2019
More Rich People Means More Traffic Problems For NYC
Mo' money, mo' cars, mo' problems.
August 28, 2019
Wednesday’s Headlines: Aaron Gordon for the Win Edition
Aaron Gordon dissected the mayor's Vision Zero strategy — plus all the other news from a busy Tuesday.
August 21, 2019
