NYC Comptroller: Extend the of Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program
New York, NY — As the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program (DVAP), a first of its kind attempt to...
Wall Street Journal: ‘Epidemic’ of Fatal Crashes
The Wall Street Journal interviewed our clients the Liao family about the loss of their three-year-old daughter, and the challenges crash victims face in seeking justice.
Streetsblog: “Vaccaro: NYPD Coerces Injured Hit-and-Run Victims to Not Pursue Charges “
Steve Vaccaro testified to the city Council in favor of legislation to improve NYPD investigations of hit-and-run crashes....
Streetfilms: The Parents of Allison Liao Speak at Traffic Safety March
Streetsfilms captured heart-wrenching statements by Vaccaro & White clients Amy Tam Liao and Hsi-Pei Liao, demanding safer streets.
“After Cabbie Maims Tourist, Councilman Demands Changes at NYPD,” Christopher Robbins for Gothamist
Gothamist interviewed Steve Vaccaro about whether criminal charges could be brought against a reckless cab driver.
CBS 2 Investigation: Careless Drivers Get Away With Mayhem Despite New Laws
CBS 2 investigative reporter Tamara Leitner interviewed Steve Vaccaro about the "CBS 2 investigative reporter Tamara Leitner interviewed Steve Vaccaro about the "observed violation" rule, under which police generally will not issue summonses to drivers who injure others while breaking traffic rules unless actually observed doing so by a police officer." rule, under which police generally will not issue summonses to drivers who injure others while breaking traffic rules unless actually observed doing so by a police officer.
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#BikeNYC Community History–A Panel Discussion
At a panel discussion of the history of cycling in New York City, Steve Vaccaro discussed the significance of Mathieu Lefevre's death and the movement it catalyzed to hold NYPD accountable for crash investigations.
New York Post: “Drivers Who Hit People on Sidewalks Not Prosecuted”
Steve Vaccaro tells the New York Post that laws in New York State favor drivers who strike pedestrians on sidewalks.
Village Voice: NYPD Finally Changes Policy on Traffic Collisions
The Village Voice interviewed Steve Vaccaro about recently-announced changes in NYPD crash investigation procedures.
Gothamist: NYPD Finally Makes Sweeping Changes To Crash Investigations
Gothamist interviewed Steve Vaccaro about recently-announced changes in NYPD crash investigation procedures.