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Curb-Jumping Cab Driver Hospitalizes at Least One Pedestrian on East Side
A cab driver jumped a curb and hit at least one pedestrian on the East Side this morning, in an NYPD precinct that does not enforce speeding.
November 6, 2013
Trade Group Representing Yellow Cab Owners Endorses 20 MPH Bill [Updated]
A major taxi medallion owners' group has come out in favor of the bill to lower speed limits to 20 miles per hour on residential streets citywide.
November 1, 2013
At City Council Hearing, Impassioned Appeals for Lower Speed Limits
City Council reps and members of the public spoke unanimously today in support of a bill to lower speed limits to a life-saving 20 miles per hour in neighborhoods citywide. But if the council adopts the measure, it will do so over the objection of DOT, which said the proposal would create conflicts with state law.
October 31, 2013
The Weekly Carnage
The Weekly Carnage is a Friday round-up of motor vehicle violence across the five boroughs. For more on the origins and purpose of this column, please read About the Weekly Carnage.
October 25, 2013
With No Charges From Cy Vance or NYPD, Curb-Jumping Cabbie Driving Again
Six weeks after cab driver Mohammed Himon drove onto a Midtown sidewalk and hit tourist Sian Green, severing her leg, Green is back home in England. Meanwhile, Himon is again driving a taxi, as no charges have been filed against him by NYPD or Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance.
October 2, 2013
Cab Driver Who Severed Woman’s Leg: I’m the Victim
The Taxi and Limousine Commission tells us Mohammed Himon pleaded guilty to a suspension summons and surrendered his hack license this afternoon. "His suspension has technically begun," a spokesperson said. So while Himon won't be behind the wheel of a cab for at least 30 days, you might see him on your television.
August 23, 2013
Cabbie Blames Cyclist He Hit and Bike Lanes for Midtown Curb-Jump Crash
The Post is doing its best to assign partial blame to the cyclist who was struck by cab driver Mohammed Himon in Tuesday morning's crash on Sixth Avenue, but the paper got Himon to confess that he intentionally stepped on the gas before mounting the curb and hitting Sian Green, the 23-year-old tourist who lost part of her leg.
August 22, 2013
TLC Seeking 30-Day Hack License Suspension After Midtown Curb-Jump Crash
The Taxi and Limousine Commission is moving to suspend the hack license of the cab driver involved in Tuesday's curb-jump crash in Midtown, which would keep him off the job for 30 days. Meanwhile, the Post reports that NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly says police are investigating the crash.
August 21, 2013
Manhattan DA Cy Vance Investigating Midtown Curb-Jump Crash
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance's office is investigating Tuesday's Midtown curb-jump crash, which injured three people, including a woman who lost part of her leg.
August 21, 2013
Cabbie Rams Cyclist, Severs Woman’s Leg, Investigation Ongoing [Updated]
[Update: According to Cy Vance's office, prosecutors are investigating this crash. We'll have another post shortly.]
August 20, 2013