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<p>Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York&#8217;s dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.</p>


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Christine Quinn

ID Theft Gets More Resources From Cy Vance Than Traffic Crime [Updated]

Traffic Justice

Myth: DWI Killers Should Expect Severe Penalties in New York State

Charles Hynes

As Clara Heyworth’s Killer Walks, Judge Questions Prosecutors in Her Case

After NYPD Blamed the Victim, Brooklyn DA Will Reconstruct Lefevre Crash

NYPD Crash Investigations

Driver Cleared for Killing Manhattan Cyclist Says He Was “Probably” Speeding

<p>Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.</p>


Ben Fried

City Council

Council Members Call on Ray Kelly to Reform NYPD Crash Investigations

Carnage

DWAI Unlicensed Hit-and-Run Killer Not Charged for Death of Harlem Man

Two Dead in the Bronx as Killer Drivers Continue to Game NY Legal System

Out of Town

Succeeding Where Albany Failed, Pennsylvania Strengthens Hit-and-Run Law

How New York Traffic Laws Let Hit-and-Run Killers Drive Away Scot-Free