Friday’s Headlines: Vice News’s Great Get Edition
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I've been committing criminal mischief all over town, yet Vice News got a truly awesome scoop. Plus the rest of the day's news.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Unlicensed Driving
Why Was Killer Trucker Even on the Road? Because Public Officials Are Inept
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He didn't have a valid license. So why was Jaime Sabogal behind the wheel when he killed a 3-year-old?
Rogue Private Carter Arrested for Suspended License
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The NYPD's ongoing crackdown on rogue truckers continues.
The Death of Kevin Flores Is a Complete and Total Failure of Our Vehicle Regulation System
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The driver who killed Flores, 13, lacked a valid license, but the oil truck company operating out of his Suffolk County home is in good standing with U.S. DOT.
Probation and Fine for Unlicensed Driver Who Killed Abrehet Hagos in Washington Heights
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Kyara DeJesus hit Abrehet Hagos with a Mercedes at Broadway and W. 180th Street. She was not charged by NYPD or Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance for taking the victim’s life.
Tougher Penalties for Unlicensed Drivers Who Hurt and Kill People Now in Carl Heastie’s Hands
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A bill to make it a felony to cause injury or death while driving without a valid license has passed the State Senate. Assembly Speaker Heastie can get it to Governor Cuomo's desk.