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‘Not a Bike-Friendly City:’ Cyclist Deaths Are Surging This Year in NYC
At least 20 people have died biking in New York City so far this year — the deadliest first seven months of the year on record.
August 7, 2023
Horrific Crash on Manhattan Bridge Bike Path Underscores Moped Crisis
Illegal and legal mopeds are forbidden yet are increasingly common on the span as delivery workers shift to faster vehicles to make their meager living.
July 27, 2023
Monday’s Headlines: Another ‘Dooring’ Death Edition
Another tragic, avoidable traffic death. Plus other news.
July 17, 2023
Driver Charged in ‘Accident’ That Killed Upper West Side Senior
A driver who killed an Upper West Side senior in May — a crash that one cop said was just an "accident" — has been charged in the death, police said.
July 12, 2023
Family of Man Killed by Recklessly Driving Cop Sues City
The city must compensate the family of a Brooklyn man who was killed by a recklessly driving cop on Eastern Parkway last year, a new suit charges.
July 10, 2023
Report Provides More Reasons to Rein in Supersized SUVs (As If You Needed More)
"This is a nationwide crisis, but the federal government refuses to take the necessary regulatory steps to limit vehicle size and weight," Transportation Alternatives says in a new report.
June 23, 2023
A Father’s Dread: Grieving Dad Turns Agony to Activism for ‘Incredible’ Daughter
Thoughts of my daughter are always on my mind. Holidays used to be something I looked forward to; now they are often a painful reminder of my child that was lost. Father’s Day is no exception for I will not receive a card, e-mail, text message or phone call.
Jay Hightman
June 18, 2023
UPDATE: Teen Cyclist Killed by Amazon Truck Driver — in Truck with No Plates
An 18-year-old on an electric Citi Bike was struck and killed by the driver of an Amazon truck that apparently had no license plates on it on Friday afternoon in Gramercy Park.
June 16, 2023
Pedestrian Struck by Truck Driver in Queens Dies of His Injuries: Cops
The deadliest portion of the city just got deadlier.
June 14, 2023
Driver Who Killed 3-Month-Old Baby Sentenced to Nine Years; Expresses Wan Remorse
“I really didn’t mean it,” Tyrik Mott said inside the courtroom on Wednesday.
June 14, 2023
