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Cops: Help Us Find Hit-and-Run Drivers Who Both Struck and Killed a Brooklyn Pedestrian
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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
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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!
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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
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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’
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They should have known how dangerous New York City streets are!
After an Epic Fail, the City Relaunches Residential Composting
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The Sanitation Department will begin universal organics pick-up in one borough — Queens — on Oct. 3. Will it work this time?