Julianne Cuba
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Police Searching For Killer Car Thief
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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.
Scofflaw Driver Kills Man in Manhattan Crosswalk, But Cops Issue No Charges
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A driver ran over and killed a 61-year-old man in a Manhattan crosswalk earlier this month — but cops are already absolving the driver of any wrongdoing, telling the press that he "didn't realize" he had hit anyone.
Cyclist Injured on Dangerous Riverside Park Bike Bypass — Need For Fix is Obvious
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A cyclist was injured over the weekend — and the blame can be laid almost entirely on the Parks Department's construction of a hilly, dark and dangerous detour through Riverside Park.
Advocates Renew Urgent Call for Riverside Park Bike Bypass Fix
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The Parks Department's detour is a dangerous and hastily conceived fix that's not working.
Kill a Woman With a Gun? Twenty Years to Life. Kill a Woman With a Car? A $750 Fine.
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As a politician, Manhattan DA Cy Vance has put forward a great bill to hold drivers accountable. As a prosecutor, he has failed to do so consistently. A new case makes that crystal clear.
Mother of Slain Cyclist Feels Pinned By NYPD
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"I have to bring awareness, do rallies," said Yolanda Nieves. "I’m going to make a big stink."
Mayor ‘Mansplains’ What Happened to DOT’s ‘Christmas Crush’ Fix
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Another day, another denial by the mayor that he deferred to the NYPD over a crucial safety plan created by his own Department of Transportation.
These Nine Council Members Voted Against Life-Saving Street Safety — Here’s Why
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They all opposed Corey Johnson's "Streets Master Plan" bill. Here's what the "nays" said.
Anatomy of a Failure: Why Did the Mayor Backpedal on DOT’s ‘Christmas Crush’ Fix?
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The NYPD said "Jump" and the mayor said "How high?"
Mayor Backtracks On Fixing the ‘Christmas Crush’ for Midtown Pedestrians
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Car owners may not have liked losing a lane to pedestrians, but local leaders, the DOT and even the Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District were on board.
Medical Examiner: Pedestrian Hit By Cyclist Died From ‘Complications’
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The city’s medical examiner has finally ruled on the death of the pedestrian who police say was killed by a hit-and-run cyclist over the summer — saying the pedestrian died of “complications” from hitting his head.
YULE BE PLEASED: City Plans to Help Ease Holiday Congestion in Midtown
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The resulting reallocation will be almost double the amount of pedestrian space on Fifth Avenue near Rockefeller Center. Alas, it's as temporary as the Christmas season.