Gothamist: Witnesses Say Speeding National Guard Vehicle Ran Red Light Before Killing Man
After running a red light, a national guard vehicle struck and killed an elderly man on Canal Street. No charges were filed.
Gothamist: Cyclist Slapped With $1,555 In Fines During A Single Traffic Stop
Steve Vaccaro gives advice to the cyclist who received $1,555 in fines during a single traffic stop.
Gothamist: Judge Slams NYPD For Stonewalling Family Of Killed Cyclist Mathieu Lefevre
Judge Moulton Slams NYPD for stonewalling family of killed cyclist Mathieu Lefevre. The Lefevre family has experienced agonizing and unjustified delays by the NYPD.
New York Times: Judge Faults Police for Delays in Providing Records of Fatal Accident
A judge criticized the police on Friday for dragging their feet in releasing records and reports to the Lefevre family, saying the department had “needlessly delayed” handing over documents.
Village Voice: Mathieu Lefevre’s Family’s Suit Against the NYPD Dismissed
A grieving family's lawsuit against the NYPD over the department's heel-dragging in turning over information about the death of a cyclist was dismissed today.
Gothamist: Cyclist Faces Points On License For Allegedly Failing To Yield To Pedestrian
The DMV threatens to add points to license of cyclist who received a summons while cycling in Central Park. Steve Vaccaro believes the cyclist had a good chance of beating the summons because the rule applies only to 'vehicular traffic'
CBS Video Report: Manhattan Cyclist Shocked To Discover Bike Violation Could Result In Driver’s License Points
CBS2 News' Elyse Finch interviews Steve Vaccaro about DMV's unlawful practice of applying points to driver's licenses for cycling violations.
Village Voice: “The NYPD’s Poor Judgement With the Mentally Ill”
The death of Shereese Francis has rekindled a decades-long debate over the NYPD's treatment of the mentally ill.
Governing: Bikers, Walkers Need Cities to Protect Them
Alex Marshall of Governing discussed with Steve Vaccaro the steps necessary to reduce bike accidents.
Gothamist: Cops Care More About Squirrels Than Cyclists Under “A-Tack” In Central Park
Steve Vaccaro is among those who were victims of anti-cyclist thumbtacks placed on Central Park's park drive.