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ANALYSIS: Can New York Mandate Speed Governors on New Cars?
In the absence of federal standards, can New York legislate speed governors and limit the blind spots on SUVs? We'll find out.
August 30, 2022
Monday’s Headlines: Deadly Road Rage on Camera Edition
Video clearly shows a motorist using a car as a deadly weapon. Plus other news.
August 29, 2022
IN MEMORIAM: Roger Herz, Longtime Bike Advocate Who Gave Mayors an Earful
An activist known for his persistence lived by the motto 'better futile than passive.'
August 29, 2022
OPINION: Central Harlem Needs a Bikeway—Right Now
A protected lane along the median of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard would be a grand gesture linking Harlem's past to its future. It's also simple justice.
August 26, 2022
Friday’s Headlines: We’re Congested (Again) Edition
We listened to the epic congestion-pricing hearing ... so you don't have to. Plus other news.
August 26, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Winners and Losers Edition
Several street-safety advocates will be going to Albany — and several won't. Plus other news.
August 25, 2022
Driver of Pennsylvania Car Riddled With Speeding Tickets Critically Injures Scooter Rider in Tribeca
A scooter rider was in critical condition on Wednesday after getting hit in Tribeca by the driver of a car. The vehicle, a black Jetta sedan with Pennsylvania plates, has racked up dozens of traffic violations, including nine school zone speeding tickets since 2019.
August 24, 2022
‘We Are Devastated’: Family of Slain Sunset Park Delivery Worker Demands Justice
On Tuesday night, dozens of family members, friends, and mourners crowded onto the same sidewalk in Sunset Park where Yener Rodas, a delivery worker, was stabbed to death during a botched robbery last Saturday.
August 24, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines: Post-Primary Hangover Edition
Some updates to earlier carnage stories, plus other news as we waited for the election results.
August 24, 2022
Monday’s Headlines: Weekend of Senseless Carnage Edition
So many horrible crashes, so little time — and school's not even back yet! Plus other news.
August 22, 2022