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By Brad Aaron

8:56 AM EDT on July 3, 2013

Observer Worried Citi Bike Riders Will Poke Their Eye Out With That Thing; Gothamist Responds
Bloomberg Extends Rockaways Ferry Through Labor Day (DNA, NY1)
Parents of Ariel Russo Want Independent Probe of 911 Delay (News 1, 2)
Bodega Worker Struck by Speeding and Alleged Drunk Driver Opens His Eyes (DNA)
In Daily News Chat, Albanese Touts “Mayors for Transit,” Fends Off Dumb Bike Lane Question
34th Precinct Aims to Clear Vendors From Sidewalks in Washington Heights and Inwood (DNA)
Cop Impersonator Orders Another Motorist Out of Flushing Parking Spot, Then Shoots Him (TL)
Advance Says DOT Is Dismissive of Council Members’ Request to Increase Off-Peak Ferries
Rockefeller and Lindsay Order Studies on East and Harlem River Bridge Tolls (MTR)

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Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York's dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.

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