Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about SUVs

Brannan Shelves Bill That Would Forbid Charging SUV Owners More to Park

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 15, 2022 | No Comments

The Brooklyn Council Member withdrew his controversial bill that would have barred parking garages from charging SUV owners a fair price to park their big, heavy cages.

Brooklyn Pol’s Bill Would Prohibit Higher Parking Costs for SUVs

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 14, 2022 | No Comments

“Strong no on this. SUVs are lethal in an urban setting," said one activist.

Reckless SUV Driver Kills Another Child on a Sidewalk in Far Rockaway

By Dave Colon | Feb 10, 2022 | No Comments

An SUV driver slammed into a 10-year-girl on the sidewalk in Queens after losing control of the truck as she pulled out of a grocery store parking lot, killing the girl and injuring another woman on Wednesday, police said.

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That Viral Dodge Ad Isn’t the First Time Automakers Compared Drivers to ‘Predators’

By Kea Wilson | Jan 14, 2022 | No Comments

A new viral Dodge seems like a new low for the notoriously toxic automaker — but it’s just the latest chapter in the company's promotion of the deadliest driving behaviors.

The intersection of E. 36th Street and Fillmore Avenue where Mary O'Brien was fatally injured. Photo: Google

GMC Truck Driver Who Killed Brooklyn Pedestrian is Issued a Mere Summons

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 13, 2022 | No Comments

A Brooklyn woman has died of injuries she sustained when she was run over by the driver of a massive GMC truck last month — and the driver walked off with a mere summons.

Tuesday’s Headlines: Wait, What’s Wrong with High Gas Prices Edition

By Streetsblog | Nov 16, 2021 | No Comments

We asked Mayor de Blasio about the high price of gasoline. And he gave a terrible answer. Plus all the other news of the day.

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