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Speeding Driver Kills Woman near 5MPH ‘Shared Street’ in Downtown Brooklyn
Even in an area redesigned to prioritize people over automobiles, a driver still killed a woman Wednesday morning.
December 4, 2019
Another Queens Pedestrian Killed in Crosswalk and Driver is Uncharged
The bloodshed continues — as does the lack of charges by NYPD officers.
November 29, 2019
Attorney for Killed Cyclist: Victim-Blaming NYPD is Conducting a Botched Investigation
She had the right of way.
November 29, 2019
Driver Hits Pedestrian — Twice! — But is Not Charged in Her Death
Cops declined to charge a Queens driver who hit a woman crossing a quiet street, then ran over her and killed her last week.
November 27, 2019
Police Searching For Killer Car Thief
Early reports were wrong: the bad guy who stole a car in Queens and then left it to run over a woman remains at large.
November 22, 2019
Mayor Didn’t Crack Down on Reckless Cops, Yet Does Not Feel Responsible for Speeding Cop’s Death
He's still promising "more will be done," but it's unclear if anything has been done.
November 20, 2019
KOMANOFF: Visit to Site of Matt Travis’s Death Invokes Sadness, Rage
I needed to know exactly how Matt Travis died.
November 18, 2019
De Blasio Stands By NYPD Transportation Chief Thomas Chan, Despite Missteps
The exchange between Streetsblog and Hizzoner was telling.
November 14, 2019
Op-Ed: Jewel Avenue is the New Boulevard of Death
Jewel Avenue — like neighboring Queens Boulevard — excels in road injuries and fatalities. DOT should redesign it, stat!
November 13, 2019
Cops Hunting the Hit-and-Run Toyota Sienna that Slammed into Cyclist
The driver caused a horrific trail of carnage that, nonetheless, the NYPD deemed not severe enough to warrant a full crash investigation.
November 12, 2019
