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Driver Who Killed 8-Year-Old Had Four Prior Arrests for Unlicensed Driving: Cops
It's unclear why Jose Barcia, who cops say killed Bayron Palomino Arroyo, was able to obtain a driver's license after his quartet of arrests.
March 14, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Whoopi’s Whoppers Edition
Why does "The View" allow Whoopi Goldberg to just lie on national TV? Plus other news.
March 14, 2024
HORROR IN QUEENS: Child Killed, Another Injured by Reckless Driver
An 8-year-old boy was killed, and his 10-year-old brother was injured when a driver ran them over in Queens on Wednesday afternoon.
March 13, 2024
Another Pedestrian Killed by a Truck Driver; No Charge for Fatal Crash
Another truck driver has killed another pedestrian — and has not been charged for the crash, despite having made an illegal turn on Tuesday morning.
March 13, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: Fake Plates Crackdown Edition
The mayor and governor claim that they are finally going to crack down on "ghost cars." Plus other news.
March 13, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines: Towering News Edition
Here's a big story — by size at least: The city is reconsidering the massive design of those new 5G cell towers. Plus other news.
March 12, 2024
Jersey Firm In Two Fatal Crashes Has Many Violations, Yet Almost No Punishment
A company whose dump truck has now been involved in two fatal crashes in less than six months has racked up more than 60 tickets for reckless driving in the city. Does anyone care?
March 12, 2024
The Brake Podcast: How Many People Does Car Culture Kill, Exactly?
One in 32 people around the world die from car crashes, car-related air pollution, and car-related lead exposure every year. But even the astonishing number doesn't tell the whole story.
March 12, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: Gun Control in the Subway Edition
The big news yesterday was that Gov. Hochul disarmed the National Guard of its long assault weapons. But there was other news.
March 11, 2024
To NYPD Commissioner Caban and the 24th Precinct CO: Get Your Priorities Straight
The NYPD’s approach to e-bike fatalities and to citizen complaints about e-bikes is to crack down on slow-moving traditional cyclists, presumably because they are easier to catch.
March 11, 2024
