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UPDATE: Cops Say They Have Arrested Driver Who Killed Anastasia Diaz on Staten Island
Police say they have identified the car whose driver fled after running over and killing a Staten Island pedestrian — and are asking the public to help find the vehicle and its operator.
April 23, 2019
Senior Pedestrian Killed in Staten Island Hit and Run
A driver hit and killed a senior citizen as she tried to cross a Staten Island street late on Saturday, then fled the scene, cops said.
April 21, 2019
Reckless and Drunk Corrections Officer Nabbed After Injuring Many in Crash: Cops
Another day, more carnage caused by a reckless driver. Will New York City rein in these dangerous vehicles?
April 19, 2019
TransAlt Leader: NYPD Must Stop Blaming Victims First
A truck driver ran over and killed a cyclist in Brooklyn on Wednesday — and the NYPD reflexively refused to blame the driver.
April 19, 2019
DOT Has Set a Date to Fix the Infamous ‘Second Avenue Gap’
Work will begin "in the next couple of weeks" to better protect riders between 68th Street and the Queensboro Bridge, an agency official said.
April 18, 2019
Two People are Killed by Drivers in Separate Incidents in Brooklyn and Queens
That's two more road deaths added to a year that is experiencing a 40-percent increase in fatalities.
April 17, 2019
Young Trucker Backs Over and Kills Senior in Manhattan
Another person is dead in a back-over incident.
April 17, 2019
De Blasio Punts Again on Safety Improvements for Amsterdam Avenue, Despite Carnage
“How many more people need to die before Amsterdam Avenue is redesigned?” It's a fair question.
April 15, 2019
UPDATED (With Deals!): Streetsblog Editor To Moderate Cycling Panel!
Set your calendar for June 27 for a fascinating discussion on the future of our city.
April 15, 2019
Traffic Fatalities are Way Up — Is Vision Zero Becoming Unfocused?
What is driving the increase in deaths? Drivers, of course.
April 11, 2019