Trauma Doctors vs. The New York State Senate
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Staten Island trauma doctors are calling on the State Senate to renew and expand New York City's speed camera program.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Staten Island
Relatives of Senior Killed by Staten Island Driver Not Satisfied With NYPD Victim-Blaming
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Disregarding the driver's role, NYPD suggested Rita Palumbo caused the collision that killed her, though available information indicates she might have had the right of way.
SI Motorist Who Killed Maria Serrano Pled Guilty to Violating Victim’s Right of Way
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Luigi Tucci hit the victim with such force that she was “catapulted into the air.” His plea required him to attend a victim impact panel and take a driving course.
NYPD Rejects Request for Fatal Crash Report as “Unwarranted Invasion” of Driver’s Privacy
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The mayor's Vision Zero initiative hasn't changed NYPD's practice of keeping crash reports under lock and key, away from public scrutiny.
SI Motorist Who Killed Senior Mary Cerqua Pleads to Violating Victim’s Right of Way
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Deborah Pecoraro hit Cerqua, 73, in a crosswalk, then reportedly told police the victim caused the crash. She was charged after investigators reviewed video evidence.
MTA’s Staten Island Bus Overhaul Points the Way Forward for the Rest of NYC
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Staten Island's express buses are getting a complete overhaul, MTA officials and Borough President James Oddo announced yesterday. These changes will save people time by better aligning bus service with travel patterns -- and they could be a template for bus network improvements citywide.