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Cops: Help Us Find Hit-and-Run Drivers Who Both Struck and Killed a Brooklyn Pedestrian
By Gersh Kuntzman |
Police say they have identified two cars whose drivers hit a Brooklyn pedestrian before fleeing last month, but still need the public's help in nailing down the case.
Ban Cars Near Schools, Says Mom of Slain Biker Carling Mott
By Julianne Cuba |
The mother of 28-year-old Carling Mott, who was killed last month by a truck driver while biking on the Upper East Side, says streets near schools should be closed to traffic, which is somehow controversial in New York.
StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!
By Gersh Kuntzman |
The city's only political action committee devoted to safe streets is asking voters to retire longtime state Sen. Kevin Parker — and reward one of the legislature's most high-profile street safety advocates, Andrew Gounardes.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Mayor on a Bus and an Old Lady Yelling at Us Edition
By Streetsblog |
Whenever a mayor rides a bus in this city(see photo left), it's like the Streetsblog Super Bowl — so today is going to be a great day. But first, enjoy our daily news digest.
City Blames Baby Apolline’s Parents for Her Death Because Risks of Being a Pedestrian are ‘Obvious’
By Gersh Kuntzman |
They should have known how dangerous New York City streets are!
After an Epic Fail, the City Relaunches Residential Composting
By Eve Kessler |
The Sanitation Department will begin universal organics pick-up in one borough — Queens — on Oct. 3. Will it work this time?