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“NY State DMV Dismisses Tickets of Driver Who Killed Allie Liao,” Brad Aaron for Streetsblog
Streetsblog reports on the NY Department of Motor Vehicle’s dismissal of tickets issued in fatal crash of Ally...
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World Journal: 撞死3歲廖怡君 駕駛竟「無罪」
The World Journal covered revelations in the wrongful death case of Ally Liao that the driver faced no...
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Streetsblog: “In a First, NYPD Precinct Officer Charges Driver Under New Right-of-Way Law”
Steve Vaccaro discusses the first known application of the Right of Way Law that he helped draft and...
Citylab: New York Drivers Who Hit Pedestrians Are Let Off the Hook
Citylab interviewed Steve Vaccaro about Intro 238 (now AC 19-190), which criminalizes driver’s violation of pedestrian’s right of...
Gothamist: “What To Do If You Get Hit By A Car While Biking In NYC”
We helped Gothamist put together this explainer for cyclists involved in a crash. Navigating the “No-Fault” insurance law...
Daily News: “Injured 6-year-old can’t attend school”
The Daily News tells the tragic story of Chunli Mendoza and her mother Carmen Cuapio, struck in the...
Queens Tribune: “Van Bramer Wants Heavier Hit And Run Penalties”
Borough already plagued by traffic deaths, three fatal hit and runs have inspired legislative action. Councilman Jimmy Van...
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Daily News: “New video indicates NYPD covered up key details in pedestrian’s death”
The Daily News covers the growing evidence that NYPD covered up the reckless driving by police officers that...
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DNA Info: “Video Shows Police Car Without Its Lights On Before Student is Struck”
NEW YORK, Aug 21 — The family of a Japanese student who was killed by a New York...
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Gothamist: “Video Points To NYPD Cover-Up After Cop Fatally Ran Over Pedestrian”
Gothamist continues its in-depth coverage of the death of Ryo Oyamada and efforts by his family to uncover...