Village Voice: Why Won’t the NYPD Charge Motorists Who Maim or Kill?
An advocacy group, citing 14 such fatalities, is pressing the NYPD to change its policy on fatal accidents that involved reckless driving and demanding that police file criminal charges in those cases.
New York Times: A Plan for Pedestrian Safety
The New York Times reports on a new plan for improving pedestrian safety on Manhattan's east side.
Gothamist: How to Kill a Cyclist and Walk Away
Inadequate laws contribute to Manhattan DA Cy Vance's failure to properly prosecute drivers who kill cyclists.