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Meet the (Alleged) Road Rage Thug of Ninth Avenue: Gus Gonzalez
So, based on the accumulated evidence, we can safely say that the man who allegedly blocked the Ninth Avenue bike lane with his 7,000 lb. Ford Excursion, exploded in a fit of rage when cyclist Ray Bengen tried to ride by without getting crushed, and sped off after knocking Ray to the ground (severely bruising his leg and damaging his bike), is this guy:
June 25, 2009
State Senate Bill Would Wipe Bad Driving Records Clean
A bill introduced in the Senate this month could make New York roads and streets more dangerous while dealing a severe setback to the state's traffic justice movement.
June 24, 2009
DA Files Charge Against Cyclist Attacked by SUV Driver in 9th Ave Bike Lane
The Manhattan DA's office is filing charges of criminal mischief against a cyclist, Ray Bengen, because he allegedly caused property damage to a multi-ton SUV in the process of getting doored by the driver. Too ridiculous to be true? Sadly, no. Here's how it happened.
June 23, 2009
Fallen Pedestrians Memorialized in Hell’s Kitchen
On Saturday, over 50 people, including several local electeds and candidates, joined bereaved family members for a memorial march in honor of pedestrians killed on Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen.
June 15, 2009
Saturday: Hell’s Kitchen to March for Pedestrian Safety
CHEKPEDS, the Hell's Kitchen Neighborhood Association and Transportation Alternatives will hold a march tomorrow in honor of pedestrians killed on Ninth Avenue. The march will begin at 2:00 p.m. on the west side of Ninth at 45th Street and will proceed to 36th Street. Along the way, commemorative plaques will be installed for six pedestrians killed by cars in recent years: Randolph Walker, Nina Petrov, Douglas Dibble, Fabiola Grande-Coyotl, Sabina Paradi, and most recent victim Susanne M. Schnitzer.
June 12, 2009
DA Candidates Pledge Tougher Stance on Vehicular Crime
Drivers who kill and maim pedestrians and cyclists should be subject to thorough investigation and, when warranted, vigorous prosecution, candidates for Manhattan District Attorney said today.
June 3, 2009
Tomorrow Morning, an NYC First: DA Candidates Debate Traffic Justice
After this fall's local elections, there's going to be a change at the top of the Manhattan District Attorney's office for the first time in a generation. The retirement of long-time DA Robert Morgenthau signals a welcome opportunity to get tougher on traffic crime and approach deadly driving as a serious threat to public safety. So tomorrow's debate on traffic justice is a big deal: In a first for New York City, the three Democratic candidates running to succeed Morgenthau will discuss "their views on vehicular crimes and the role of the District Attorney's office in protecting New Yorkers from reckless and dangerous drivers."
June 2, 2009
NYPD Won’t Acknowledge Eyewitness Accounts in Death of Greenpoint Mom
The NYPD continues to dispute eyewitness accounts of the events that preceded the vehicle-on-pedestrian collision that took the life of Violetta Kryzak, a 38-year-old mother and Greenpoint resident.
May 29, 2009
Will NYPD’s Next Transpo Chief Make Safety Priority #1?
We'd been hearing rumors for weeks, and today NYPD confirmed that Chief of Transportation Michael Scagnelli is retiring. His last day is tomorrow.
May 26, 2009
New Bill Would Strengthen Penalties for Dangerous Driving
Legislation prompted by the deaths of two children in Chinatown would mandate a safety course and community service for drivers who seriously injure or kill a pedestrian or cyclist in New York State.
May 22, 2009