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Locals Demand Justice for Baby Apolline … in the Form of at Least One Car-Free Street
The city must turn a deadly Brooklyn street into a car-free plaza — and rename it after the 3-month-old baby who was killed by a reckless driver there in September — a community group and a new petition is demanding.
November 4, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: Just Another Tragic ‘Accident’ Edition
The biggest under-reported story of the weekend was the late Friday news that mayoral candidate and beret-industry pillar Curtis Sliwa had been hit by the driver of a taxicab. Plus other news.
November 1, 2021
Another 2-Year-Old Killed by SUV Driver Who Apparently Didn’t See Her
For the second time in a week, a tiny tot has been run down and killed by the driver of a massive SUV who could not see the small child over the gargantuan vehicle.
October 30, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines: The Port Authority’s Climate Strip-Tease Edition
The Port Authority says it will announce "aggressive" climate goals today. Let's see if it discourages driving! Plus other news.
October 28, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines: Ivy Day in the Committee Room Edition
Forgive us for spending the entire day at yesterday's mammoth six-and-a-half-hour Vision Zero hearing at the City Council. Plus other news.
October 27, 2021
The 10 Best Ideas We Heard at Tuesday’s Epic ‘Vision Zero’ Hearing
...and it doesn't take much to implement them (except some courage).
October 26, 2021
City Adds to ‘Pedestrian-Friendly’ Areas of Broadway
The DOT unveils six blocks of its mostly pro-pedestrian "Vision" for a people-centered boulevard.
October 25, 2021
Opinion: DOT’s Traffic Engineering Division is Hostile to Street Safety
Why do engineers at the city Department of Transportation design bad roads? Because their only metric is car throughput. That has to change.
October 25, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: A Very Busy Weekend to Recap Edition
It was a very busy weekend for news, so let's get right to it.
October 25, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Propaganda of the Day’ Edition
Glossing over the real issues, the NYPD tries a soft touch on race. Plus, all the other news.
October 22, 2021
