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De Blasio Advances 111th Street Safety Plan: “The Right Thing to Do”

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Time for de Blasio to Make 111th Street Safer Without Waiting for James Lisa and Queens CB 4

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Gerritsen Avenue, where a speeding driver severely injured 12-year-old Anthony Turturro after locals asked DOT to calm traffic on the street. A state Court of Appeals ruling exposes the city to liability for failing to redesign streets when it's aware of dangerous conditions. Image: Google Maps

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State’s Highest Court Holds NYC Liable for Injuries on Streets Without Traffic Calming

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De Blasio Advances 111th Street Safety Plan: “The Right Thing to Do”

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