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Advocates Demand Daylighting at Intersections in Wake of Boy’s Death

"This is just the latest painful incident underscoring the need for additional investments in street safety, such as by daylighting intersections," says a key Council member.

October 31, 2023

Pedestrian Killed by Driver Making a Dangerous Turn: Cops

Another pedestrian has been killed by a driver, who hasn't been charged, even though police said she made a reckless left turn out of a Bronx gas station.

October 30, 2023

Council Member Crystal Hudson Demands More Street Safety Projects, Including Ashland Pl.

The Brooklyn lawmaker issued a strong call for safety after the killing of a young boy by a tow-truck driver.

October 30, 2023

Cycle of Rage: Hey, DOT, Fix the Bottle, Not the Bottleneck

Faced with a massive car clot in the heart of a tony residential neighborhood, the DOT has a plan to ... create more space for cars.

October 30, 2023

Outraged Parents Call for Safe Streets After Death of Kamari Hughes

Nearly 4,000 Brooklyn parents and counting want Mayor Adams to prevent future child road deaths and hold NYPD accountable after the death of Kamari Hughes.

October 29, 2023

Asked About Street Safety After Child’s Death, Mayor Says, ‘I Love New York!’

Mayor Adams told a Streetsblog reporter, "I love New York" when asked why residents should trust that he will keep his promise to improve street safety.

October 27, 2023

NYPD Truck Driver Charged in 7-Year-Old’s Death

Stephanie Sharp, 54, allegedly struck and killed Kamari Hughes in the crosswalk in Fort Greene.

October 27, 2023

Anti-Vision Zero Town Hall Postponed After Pols Bail Following Little Boy’s Death

Opponents of Vision Zero decided against criticizing the city's signature road safety initiative on Thursday night — and all it took was the killing of a little boy.

October 27, 2023

Friday’s Headlines: Rest in Peace Kamari Edition

The NYPD's claim the driver who killed a 7-year-old boy in Brooklyn "stopped immediately" contradicts witnesses, video and visual evidence. Plus other news.

October 27, 2023