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National Guard Canal Street Fatality
Pedestrians

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.
vaccaroNov 8, 2012
Red Light Tickets Cyclist
BicyclesBike LawNYPD

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.
vaccaroOct 8, 2012
BicyclesNYPD Crash InvestigationsResults

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.
vaccaroOct 5, 2012Nov 11, 2023
Lefevre Ruling
BicyclesFOILFreedom of InformationNYPDNYPD Crash InvestigationsPolice MisconductResults

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.
vaccaroOct 5, 2012
Justice for Mathieu Lefevre
BicyclesBike LawFOILFreedom of InformationNYPD Crash Investigations

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.
vaccaroOct 5, 2012
Central Park
BicyclesBike LawNYPDTickets

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'
vaccaroSep 24, 2012
BicyclesBike LawTicketsVideo

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.
vaccaroSep 6, 2012
shereese francis
Civil RightsNYPD AbusePolice MisconductWrongful Death

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.
vaccaroAug 15, 2012Oct 30, 2023
AccidentsAdvocacyBicyclesBike LawprosecutionTraffic Violence

Governing: Bikers, Walkers Need Cities to Protect Them

Alex Marshall of Governing discussed with Steve Vaccaro the steps necessary to reduce bike accidents.
vaccaroAug 5, 2012
Central Park
Bicycles

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.
vaccaroJul 12, 2012
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