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Bearing Witness to the Crash That Claimed the Life of Chaim Miller
This account of the crash that took the life of cyclist Chaim Miller in Brooklyn last Friday was written by an eyewitness who wishes to remain anonymous.
September 6, 2017
Thank Simcha Felder and Senate Republicans for Obstructing Life-Saving Speed Cameras
The State Senate bill to expand New York City’s speed camera program did not pass in part because of opposition from Brooklyn rep Simcha Felder, according to a Senate source familiar with the negotiations.
July 5, 2017
Simcha Felder Wants More People to Die on Ocean Parkway
Felder has introduced a bill that would raise the speed limit on Ocean Parkway to 30 miles per hour, exempting the street from NYC’s citywide 25 mph limit.
March 20, 2017
Jumaane Williams Calls for Speed Cams in Wake of Toddler’s Death
City Council Member Jumaane Williams has issued a statement calling for speed cameras and other traffic-calming measures following the death of Denim McLean, the 2-year-old killed by a curb-jumping driver in East Flatbush.
April 9, 2013
Vance to Albany Obstructionists: Stop Blocking Speed Cams
Pretty much every line of Cy Vance's op-ed on the value of speed cameras is worthy of an excerpt. But the takeaway should be this: Every relevant sector of city government has endorsed the proposed NYC speed camera demonstration program.
April 3, 2013
First Post-Election Business for City Council: Making Traffic Worse
Looks like the City Council is ready to assert itself in the wake of Michael Bloomberg's underwhelming re-election to a third term. They've chosen to draw a line in the sand, apparently, by creating more congestion on New York City's streets.
November 16, 2009
Simcha Felder Defends Parking Violators From Enforcement “Vultures”
In this clip from NY1's "Road to City Hall," City Council member Simcha Felder defends his proposal to give drivers a five-minute "grace period" before they can be ticketed for overstaying the time limit at parking spots. Taking the law-and-order view is Transportation Alternatives director Paul White, who points out that codifying parking ticket excuses will simply sow confusion about what constitutes a violation.
February 23, 2009
City Council Members: Down With Parking Enforcement
Sick of walking around cars parked on the sidewalk? Fed up with the excessive traffic cruising for parking spots in your neighborhood? Tough luck. A gaggle of City Council members has got nothing for you, but they do want to ease up on the car owners who contribute to these problems.
January 12, 2009
Council Considers Eliminating Truck Parking Fines (Update #2)
UPDATE: Intro 637 has been tabled. There will be no council vote today.
April 30, 2008