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Queens Pedestrian is Backed Over and Killed by Driver Who is Not Charged
A driver backing out of his driveway ran over and killed one of his neighbors on a Queens street on Saturday, yet was not charged even for the basic negligence.
February 2, 2020
DOT to Streetsblog: Yeah, We’re Sorry the Brooklyn Bridge Remains a Mess
"I will admit we have had some ups and downs," Trottenberg said. "I apologize."
January 30, 2020
More Pols — And The Mayor, Too — Demand Answers from NYPD on ‘Jaywalking While Black’
Mayor de Blasio on Tuesday said he agreed with the Council's concerns and wants all enforcement to be "fair."
January 29, 2020
Another Pedestrian is Killed in Chinatown
Police did not say whether the driver ran a red light, but he or she was not immediately charged.
January 26, 2020
SMALL VICTORY? NYPD Says It Has Changed E-Bike Crackdown to Focus on ‘Unsafe’ Riding
The Police Department says it is now focusing on unsafe e-bike riding, not merely e-bike riding in and of itself.
January 25, 2020
Bay Ridge Workshop Shows Why DOT Can’t Seem To Get Anything Done
Instead of engineering for safety, the department bends over backward to placate local drivers.
January 21, 2020
STREETSBLOG GETS ACTION (Well, Not Really): City Bans Teacher Parking on Play Street (But Then Does Nothing)
Lesson one, students: Lie to the media.
January 17, 2020
Interview: Would-Be Mayor Scott Stringer Loves Busways, Hates Placards, and Wants an Affordable City
The city's green-eyeshades guy (and would-be mayor) spoke to TransAlt's Jesse Singer about what shakes (including the BQE).
January 17, 2020
PLACARD CLASS WARFARE: Brooklyn ‘Play Street’ Scrapped So Teachers Can Park
Look out, kids — teacher's gotta get to her parking space!
January 15, 2020
NYPD Targets Blacks and Latinos for ‘Jaywalking’ Tickets
The NYPD has found another way to harass people of color: jaywalking tickets.
January 8, 2020
