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New Year, New Opportunity to Pass ‘Sammy’s Law’
Reminder: last year, despite the support of Gov. Hochul, the state Senate, Mayor Adams and the City Council, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) refused to allow the lower house to vote on the bill.
December 18, 2023
Cops Say They Have Arrested One of the Two Drivers Who Killed Beloved Senior
The other driver who also hit 79-year-old Yvonne Sandiford remains at large — though cops can't say which.
December 15, 2023
Comics Enraged After Brooklyn-Based Performer Dies in Tragic Crash
Comedians are calling out the dangers of cars and the need for better cycling infrastructure after one of their own was killed while biking in Brooklyn last week.
December 14, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines: Another Tragedy Edition
Another cyclist has reportedly been killed by a driver. Plus more news.
December 14, 2023
A Pedestrian Death in Queens Highlights a Year of Carnage
It's a reminder that 2023 is on pace to be one of the bloodiest years on New York City streets during the now-11-year Vision Zero era.
December 11, 2023
Judge Orders Trial for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Turned Down ‘Reasonable’ Sentencing Offer
Judge Brendan Lantry turns down driver's request for mere probation for killing a delivery worker in 2022. The trial will start in January.
December 6, 2023
Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens
The merciless motorist killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens on Wednesday night.
November 30, 2023
Monday’s Headlines: Every Crash is a Policy Failure Edition
Sunday was World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, but this weekend was a reminder of how much remembering we're going to have to do next year.
November 20, 2023
NYPD Driver Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ in Killing of 7-Year-Old
Stephanie Sharp's lawyer said the young boy's death was an "accident" for which she should not face charges.
November 16, 2023
Update: Bike Rider Critically Injured by Dump Truck Driver in Downtown Brooklyn
A cyclist was struck and critically wounded by the driver of a massive dump truck at one of the busiest intersections in Brooklyn this afternoon.
November 15, 2023
