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MAP QUEST: See Exactly Why Sammy’s Law Would Be So Crucial for the Boroughs (And Carl Heastie Himself)

By Patrick Spauster | Jun 8, 2023 | No Comments

Ironically, one of the most dangerous roadways — East Gun Hill Road — is in the district of the Assembly Speaker who reportedly opposes Sammy's Law.

Families for Safe Streets members Amy Cohen and Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio will start a hunger strike today.

Tuesday’s Headlines: Hunger Strike Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Jun 6, 2023 | No Comments

Two members of Families for Safe Streets will begin a hunger strike at the state Capitol to protest the state legislature's failure to pass a bill to allow New York City to set its own speed limits. Plus other news.

Hot enough for you? Graphic: National Weather Service

Friday’s Headlines: Weird Weekend Ahead Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Jun 2, 2023 | No Comments

It's going to be HOT today. But it's going to be windy and cloudy and it may even rain on Saturday. So there's that. Let's get to the news.

"We weren’t even double digits, we were in third grade," said Zoe Litt (left), standing with Nathalie Christman, who were both friends of Cooper Stock (inset), who was killed by a driver in 2014. Photo: Kevin Duggan

‘Cooper’s Troopers’: Teens March for Last Time to Honor Classmate Killed by a Driver 9 Years Ago

By Kevin Duggan | Jun 1, 2023 | No Comments

The youngsters — "Cooper's Troopers" — have been doing the walk from the Calhoun School every year to the intersection where Cooper was killed, and Thursday marked the final time for their tribute as they are set to graduate this year.

Monday’s Headlines: Memorial Day Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | May 29, 2023 | No Comments

We’re going to take today off to honor Memorial Day, sad as always, but especially so this year when 13 cyclists and dozens of pedestrians have been killed.

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