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To Reform NYPD Crash Investigations, There’s a Lot More Work to Do
This morning, the City Council's transportation and public safety committees held a joint oversight hearing of NYPD's crash investigation policies. It was the first time committee chairs James Vacca and Peter Vallone had put police brass on the spot since February 2012, when a joint oversight hearing unearthed new information about NYPD's lackluster crash investigations. Since then, NYPD has initiated some reforms, but today's testimony showed that the department's internal changes only go so far. Much more progress must be made before New York has truly comprehensive crash investigations.
September 30, 2013
New Astoria Mega-Developments: In the Floodplain, Far From the Train
Development plans for a stretch of the Queens waterfront would add new retail and more than 4,300 new residences a mile and a half from the nearest subway station. So far, the only transportation plan for these new residents consists of more than 2,300 parking spaces and suggestions for expanded bus and ferry service.
June 6, 2013
One Year and 280+ Deaths Later, No Council Progress on NYPD Crash Reforms
It was a year ago today that the City Council transportation committee, led by James Vacca and Peter Vallone Jr., convened a hearing on pedestrian and cyclist safety and the failure of NYPD to properly investigate traffic crashes.
February 15, 2013
Peter Vallone Jr. and Michael DenDekker to City: Gimme Gimme Gimme
It's hard to say what's most off-putting about the campaign by Peter Vallone Jr. and Michael DenDekker to grant free parking to motorcyclists -- including themselves -- in New York City. There is of course the brazen and unapologetic conflict of interest in introducing legislation for one's personal benefit.
October 12, 2012
Astoria Community Board Votes Against Plaza, Will Get Curb Extensions
DOT went before Queens Community Board 1 on Tuesday to propose a pedestrian plaza at the intersection of 30th Avenue, 33rd Street and Newtown Avenue. The audience at the meeting was split on the proposal, but CB members were not: They voted against the plaza 25 to 7.
September 13, 2012
Based on Limited Feedback, Vallone Opposes Astoria Pedestrian Plaza
City Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr. opposes a proposal to create a new pedestrian plaza in public space-starved Astoria. The plaza is one of the options on the table for a dangerous intersection that NYC DOT has targeted for safety imporovements.
June 12, 2012
NYPD’s Lax Crash Investigations May Violate State Law
Unacceptable. Absurd. "Next to useless."
February 15, 2012
Next Week: Vallone and Vacca Lead Council Hearing on Traffic Safety
Next Wednesday, February 15, is the date for Council Member Peter Vallone's hearing on traffic safety.
February 7, 2012
Will Peter Vallone Go Where James Vacca Fears to Tread?
The Village Voice reports that Peter Vallone, chair of the City Council's public safety committee, is planning a hearing on traffic enforcement.
January 11, 2012
Bill to Release Street Safety Data Gains Steam Over NYPD Objections
Legislation that would compel the NYPD to open some of its traffic safety data to the public got a big boost today, when City Council public safety committee chair Peter Vallone Jr. announced his support at a hearing on the bill. The hearing was marked by a tense confrontation between council members and police officials who refused to concede that New Yorkers have a right to such information.
April 28, 2010