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Woman Pushing Stroller Run Down and Killed by Trucker in Brooklyn
A woman who was pushing a child in a stroller across Myrtle Avenue in a notoriously dangerous section of Brooklyn was killed on Thursday morning by the driver of a flatbed truck, who was not charged, police said.
September 2, 2021
Self-Driving Car Industry, Promising Safety, Pushes Back on DOT Plan to Regulate Testing
The proposed rules would make NYC "inhospitable" to life-saving autonomous vehicle technology, reps for tech giants said at a hearing on Wednesday.
September 1, 2021
Incoming Manhattan Council Members Tell Us Their Transportation Priorities
Six districts are getting new representatives — perhaps the most progressive crop the borough has seen. We took their temperature.
August 31, 2021
It’s Official: Central Park Owl Died in Truck Onslaught
Beloved Barry was felled by "blunt trauma" from crash, says the Department of Environmental Conservation.
August 30, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: For Whom the Central Business District Tolls
The MTA announced the dates for its congestion-pricing public meetings. Plus, other news on a torpid day.
August 27, 2021
A 6-Year-Old Girl Was Run Down and Killed Last Night in Dyker Heights as Bloodiest Year Continues
A 6-year-old girl was killed by a reckless, wrong-way driver in Dyker Heights on Tuesday night, and the driver was held accountable with multiple charges, as Mayor de Blasio vowed to do more to prevent such crashes amid the bloodiest year of his tenure.
August 25, 2021
Eyes on the Street: East Side Crosstown Bike Lanes Re-Emerge
After much argument, the permanent 61st and 62nd Street cycle paths are here. Sort of.
August 25, 2021
OPINION: Seeing New York Through European Eyes Reveals Our Flaws
In Europe, I used to cycle to most places. I was very surprised by the randomness and dangerousness of New York City’s bike lanes. Do the people who plan and build these lanes use them with their children?
August 23, 2021
Mayor Says (Again) that He’ll Look into NYPD Theft of Public Space (Which He Promised to Do Before)
Mayor de Blasio once again promised on Friday to rein in rogue police precincts that continue to steal public sidewalks and streets in a way that endangers pedestrians, cyclists and drivers — a promise he has made before.
August 20, 2021
OPINION: In Car Culture, Crash Victims are Always Blamed (Even By Loved Ones)
First, a driver hit me. Then many in my social circle implicitly blamed me. That’s reason enough for examining our deadly deal with the automobile.
August 17, 2021
