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Cyclist Deaths Soared in the First Three Months of 2023, On Pace for Worst Year in History
"We're alarmed by the increase in bike riders killed in traffic violence so far this year," said Transportation Alternatives.
April 10, 2023
Road Death Stalks New York City on Passover With Three People Killed by Drivers
Two pedestrians and a cyclist were killed in a spate of bloodshed on Wednesday night that included two hit-and-run drivers.
April 6, 2023
Astoria Residents are Angry About Street Safety. Will the NYPD Listen?
“I want to be able to brag about Astoria. I want to be able to say our community has a good relationship with the 114th. They listened. Here are statistics," one resident said after feeling encouraged.
March 31, 2023
RECKLESS ABANDON: Driver With History of Speeding Kills Man in Queens
A driver with a dozen speeding tickets in a year hit and killed a man early on Thursday morning in Queens, police said — again highlighting the failure of the city to rein in the most dangerous drivers in town.
March 30, 2023
Tuesday Headlines: Traffic Violence of Multiple Varieties Edition
The transportation chattering classes were focused on Monday on very different — but equally troubling — instances of violence resulting from the mismanagement of our streets in favor of cars and speed over safety. Plus other news.
March 21, 2023
After a Child’s Death, Can Newtown Road Be Reimagined?
Is this really the best the city can do?
March 20, 2023
Driver Who Killed 3-Month-Old Baby is Offered Nine Years in Plea Deal
Tyrik Mott had close to 100 red light and speed camera tickets on his record before he allegedly killed baby Apolline Mong-Guillemin in Fort Greene in 2021. He has until March 22 to either take the offer or go to trial where he faces up to 25.
March 16, 2023
UPDATE: Cyclist Killed by Hit-and-Run Trucker in Industrial Williamsburg
A 56-year-old man on a bicycle was hit and killed by a truck driver in industrial Williamsburg late last night — and cops are now searching for the driver who fled. Locals know how dangerous the area is because of reckless truckers.
March 10, 2023
Teen Drivers Kills Two Senior Citizens in Queens: Cops
Rosaline Tulshi was crossing the four-lane speedway at 193rd Street at around 6:10 p.m. when the driver of a 2004 Toyota Camry traveling westbound slammed into her, causing fatal injuries.
March 8, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: Crime and Punishment Edition
Two lives intersected in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday. One person went home to a life of misery, pain, anger and resentment without relief. The other person just went home. Plus other news.
March 8, 2023
