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Study: The Real Reasons Pedestrian Deaths Surged Along with COVID-19
COVID-19 upended almost everything about U.S. life — but America's pedestrian death crisis continued as normal, a new study finds.
August 2, 2024
Deranged Driver Blows Through Brooklyn Open Streets Barriers
An unhinged motorist plowed through open streets barriers on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn seconds after volunteers set them up earlier this month.
July 26, 2024
Eric the Relic: In Blaming Dead Pedestrians, Adams Seizes Long-Discredited and Hateful Messaging
It's a time-honored car culture tactic: If you can’t or won’t protect pedestrians, make them take the rap.
July 25, 2024
Speeding Fuels Pedestrian Death Crisis As Council Stalls ‘Sammy’s Law’ Changes
Pedestrian fatalities were up 27 percent in the first six months of the year compared to 2023.
July 23, 2024
Bike Rack Saves Pedestrians in Crash on Busy Brooklyn Street
The white Hyundai involved in the crash has been nabbed 10 times by city speed- and red-light cameras since Oct. 10, 2023, city records show.
July 22, 2024
Report: The 3 Deadliest Districts for Pedestrians are Represented by Republicans
According to Smart Growth America, Suffolk County and the southwestern part of Nassau County are the worst places to be a pedestrian in the state.
July 16, 2024
SUV Driver Kills Girl, 3, in Harlem, Wounds Mom And Young Brothers
The girl's death marks another grim entry into a crisis of pedestrian traffic deaths this year.
July 12, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Department of Victim Blaming Edition
Traffic deaths in the city are on pace to reach their highest number since at least 2013 — and DOT is reportedly blaming "jaywalking." Plus more news.
July 12, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: ‘Unlicensed’ to Kill Edition
The horrific Fourth of July DWI vehicular killing of three pedestrians was a national story. Plus more news.
July 8, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Holiday Tragedy Edition
The city's Fourth of July celebrations were punctuated by a horrific tragedy in Lower Manhattan. Plus more news.
July 5, 2024
