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Man Kills a Senior in Brighton Beach But is Not Charged (Of Course, Because He Used a Car)
A 97-year-old Brighton Beach man was run down and killed by a reckless Cadillac driver as he was trying to park his massive assault car on a busy street on Wednesday, police said.
April 8, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines: 20,000th Citi Bike Edition
The "blue wave" — that is, Citi Bike — reaches the farthest north neighborhood in Manhattan. Plus all the other news.
April 8, 2021
OPINION: The Next Steps on the Queensboro Bridge
Two leaders of the campaign for bike and pedestrian equity on our bridges outline a program to enhance access for all.
April 8, 2021
Protecting Non-Motorists Makes NTSB ‘Most Wanted List’ For the First Time
For the first time in its 54-year history, the transportation sector's most influential investigative agency wants America to focus on protecting vulnerable road users. What took so long?
April 7, 2021
EYES ON THE STREET: How Hoboken Has Eliminated Traffic Deaths
April 6, 2021
Pandemic Was a Disaster for Vision Zero, Says Mayor’s Own Report
Death. Rampant reckless driving. Overdue repairs. Failure to keep New Yorkers safe. This is the story of the de Blasio administration's oversight of New York City's dangerous roadways from July through October last year, a report reveals.
April 6, 2021
MARCH (PARKING) MADNESS: Welcome to the Finals — the 114th vs. the 34th
This contest is motivated by one thing: the outrage we feel at the contempt that NYPD officers show towards their neighbors — and the finals were a microcosm of the entire tournament.
April 5, 2021
Yang Calls For Permanent Open Streets Program With City Funding
The mayoral candidate said he would direct city funding to a permanent open streets program, a priority for open streets volunteers who need help to keep the popular program humming.
April 4, 2021
Upper East Side Candidate Moscaritolo Wants Residential Parking Permits
A controversial plank in an otherwise straight-ahead transportation platform.
April 2, 2021
OPINION: De Blasio’s ‘Open Streets’ Announcement Falls Flat
The 34th Avenue open street in Jackson Heights has brought much relief to the people of a neighborhood that has suffered immensely from COVID-19 and a lack of public open space. So why is Mayor de Blasio not ensuring its permanent success?
March 29, 2021
