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A Car Driver Ripped Off a Woman’s Leg in Broad Daylight
A Brooklyn driver drove onto a busy sidewalk in central Williamsburg and maimed a 33-year-old pedestrian. Why can't our officials prevent this kind of predictable incident?
December 10, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines: Fury Roads Edition
So many crashes on Ocean Parkway. Yet things don't really change. Plus other news.
November 25, 2025
West Village Pol Demands DOT Act after Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Erik Bottcher has demanded that the city review the design of the West Village intersection where a cargo van driver killed a pedestrian earlier this month.
November 12, 2025
SLAUGHTER: Wrong-Way Van Driver Kills Woman in West Village Crosswalk
The driver of a commercial van struck and killed a woman in her 20s as he drove the wrong way on Morton Street.
November 6, 2025
Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged
A Citi Bike rider was killed after being doored on Monday by a Queens motorist — yet the driver was not initially charged for the illegal act.
October 28, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines: Carnage All Over Edition
Monday's papers were a blood tide of crashes. Plus other news.
October 21, 2025
Friday’s Headlines: Good News Edition
The Department of Transportation reports that traffic deaths are way down through the first three quarters of 2025. Plus other news.
October 3, 2025
Update: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn
A 32-year-old woman was killed by the driver of a Tesla early on Saturday morning in Brooklyn, police said.
September 27, 2025
Monday’s Headlines: Cars Are Weapons Edition
A driver faces murder charges for allegedly intentionally striking a 16-year-old on Roosevelt Avenue. Plus more news.
September 15, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines: Back to School Edition
The opening of school means it's time for readin', writin' and butcherin'. Plus other news.
September 4, 2025
