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De Blasio Now Says He is ‘Concerned’ About Reckless Cop Drivers — And Vows to Act
Our ongoing investigation shows that nearly 40 percent of police employees get multiple moving violation tickets on their personal cars. Mayor de Blasio appears to be taking it seriously.
April 9, 2019
Canarsie Cops are Some of the Most Reckless NYPD Drivers in Town
Canarsie residents, beware! Your police officers are some of the most reckless drivers in the city.
April 9, 2019
Manhattan is Blocking E-Scooter and E-Bike Legalization
Manhattan representatives are apparently the reason legislators opted to table Governor Cuomo's plan to allow localities to decide for themselves about the legality of the vehicles, a plan that was included in his proposed executive budget, but quietly removed.
April 9, 2019
Transit Advocates Strongly Oppose NYPD Congestion Pricing Carveout
Supporters of congestion pricing don't want it watered-down with exemptions for cops — especially when cops cause so much congestion.
April 8, 2019
The Stunning Hubris of PBA Demand for Cops to Be Exempt from Congestion Pricing Tolls
Union boss Pat Lynch's demand is built on an egotistical windshield view of the world.
April 8, 2019
UPDATE: NYPD Plagiarized Image — And Badly! — for Anti-Cyclist Tweet
You can add theft to the list of sins the NYPD has committed recently against cyclists.
April 8, 2019
The 107th Precinct Is The Latest to See Cyclists As Lawbreaking Pests
NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill always says he loves cyclists — but for the second time this week, his rank-and-file officers have indicated that they do not.
April 5, 2019
Trucker Kills Woman in Flatbush And Walks By Saying the Magic Words: ‘I Didn’t Know!’
So few hit-and-run drivers are charged in this city. Here's another one.
April 4, 2019
UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed by Hit-and-Run Truck Driver at Horrible Flatbush Intersection
Police say the trucker, driving an 18-wheeler, fatally struck Linda Douglass, 67, as she crossed Flatbush Avenue at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue, killing her. He fled and is currently being sought.
April 3, 2019
S-COP-LAWS! Officers at Seven More Precincts Are Recidivist Reckless Drivers
Seven more precincts — and 31 percent of the police officers' personal vehicles had been slapped with multiple moving violations.
April 2, 2019
