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Cop Who Fatally Struck a Man in Flushing Meadows Park Wasn’t Even Looking: Witnesses

And the NYPD has completely clammed up about the crash caused by one of its officers. State AG Letitia James is now investigating.

September 3, 2025

UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit

The Queens crash is another reminder that speed kills — and that the city has the power to lower its speed limit.

August 12, 2025

Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Morgan Avenue, renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.

August 7, 2025

Hit-And-Run Rogue Driver Caught After Seriously Injuring Cycling Senior in Heart of the City

A reckless driver struck a cyclist on Second Avenue then fled. He was later caught, but the victim suffered life-changing injuries.

July 30, 2025

Fixing Canal Street Means Rethinking the Manhattan Bridge Itself: Experts

Canal Street needs a fix, but the city must go straight to the source.

July 24, 2025

Cyclist Badly Hurt on Segment of McGuinness Blvd. That Mayor Adams Refused to Make Safe

As predicted, a cyclist was badly hurt along a portion of McGuinness Boulevard that was supposed to be made safer for biking — until the Adams administration watered down a plan to do just that.

July 20, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines: Another Child Sacrificed to the SUV Edition

Stop de kindermoord! An 8-year-old boy killed by an SUV driver is the latest victim of America's obsession with big cars. Plus other news.

July 1, 2025

Amy Cohen: Mayor Adams ‘Disgracefully’ Invokes Victim Sammy Cohen Eckstein in E-Bike Speed Limit Ploy

We are disgusted and we will not be quiet about the administration warping the intent behind a decade of our work for safe streets, says the founder of Families for Safe Streets.

June 6, 2025

Friday’s Headlines: East Flatbush Car Death Tragedy Edition

As the NYPD cracks down on cyclists, drivers are still killing seniors. Plus other news (including our big award win!).

May 16, 2025

Police Chase Linked to Fatal Hit-and-Run in Bronx

Kelvin Mitchell a father of three, was killed by a speeding driver apparently trying to escape police.

May 14, 2025