Citing No Evidence, NYPD Claims Critically Injured Astoria Cyclist Ran Red
To hear NYPD tell it, people on bikes routinely launch themselves at motor vehicles by blowing red lights at speed.
July 25, 2018
Here Are the NYC Electeds Who Take Campaign Money From Trash Carters
Private trash haulers have killed at least 16 people walking and biking in NYC since 2012. But some electeds are less worried about the industry’s safety record than sparing waste haulers the effort of reforming their operations.
July 24, 2018
Truckers Keep Killing and Maiming With Illegal Oversized Rigs. NYPD Keeps Blaming Victims.
A trucker legally prohibited from driving on city streets struck a man on Amsterdam Avenue and left him “likely to die.” True to form, NYPD issued no tickets and said the victim was at fault.
July 20, 2018
Charter Revision Commission: Community Boards Don’t Look Like the Communities They Serve
The commission's staff report floats the idea of limiting community board tenure to no more than five two-year terms.
July 19, 2018
Bronx Driver Who Killed Heather Lough Pleads to Reckless Driving in Exchange for Wrist Tap
Robert Owens's plea arrangement with District Attorney Darcel Clark resulted in a nominal fine and a brief interruption of his driving privileges.
July 17, 2018
