Julianne Cuba

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NYPD: Hit-and-Run Drivers Killed Two Pedestrians On Highways Today

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 24, 2020 | No Comments

Two people were killed by hit-and-run drivers while police said they attempted to cross highways in two different boroughs just an hour apart early Friday morning.

Paramedics help a victim after a pickup truck plowed through an outdoor dining area in Sunset Park on Tuesday. Photo: Lincoln Restler

Reckless Driver Plows Into Sunset Park Outdoor Dining Area, Injuring Patrons

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 23, 2020 | No Comments

"What's stopping the city from implementing a lower speed limit on streets with restaurant seating at the curb?” asked one activist.

Two years later, we have the start of the beginning of digital placards. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Mayor Insists Someone is Fighting Placard Abuse, Despite Cutting Two Dedicated Units

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 21, 2020 | No Comments

People who reported illegally parked placard-bearing cars to 311 on Sunday were surprised to get this message back: "This complaint does not fall under the police department's jurisdiction."

This is a split second before Jose Alzorriz (right) was killed just waiting for a light in 2019. His killer might never have been charged without video.

Brooklyn DA Creates ‘Street Safety Bureau’ to Bolster Crash Investigation, Draft New Laws

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 16, 2020 | No Comments

“We must do all we possibly can to battle traffic violence," said DA Eric Gonzalez.

W. 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Photo: Google Maps

Upper West Side Panel Joins Push For Crosstown Bike Lanes Amid Bike Boom

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 15, 2020 | No Comments

Safe routes sought, especially after a cyclist was killed by a school-bus driver while traversing Central Park last winter.

De Blasio Cuts Two Placard Abuse Units That Did Nothing, Saying, ‘But Wait ’til Next Year!’

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 10, 2020 | No Comments

This year's budget battle also reminded us that the de Blasio administration has literally done nothing to crack down on placard abuse, despite many announcements.