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Hasty Heastie Staff Sped Through School Zones in Speaker’s Cars
The SUVs amassed quite the nasty record of moving violations, a spokesman confirmed. Why are those charged with making New York's laws breaking them on the taxpayers' dime?
September 11, 2019
How Many Bad Drivers Are There in New York State? DMV Doesn’t Know — And Doesn’t Seem to Care!
DMV "does not have a way to know which records in our possession might answer the questions you have asked," the agency's Freedom of Information Law and Subpoena Unit told Streetsblog.
August 6, 2019
Have No Fear, Advocates: State E-Bike Bill Will Become Law
The chairman of the State Senate Transportation Committee said he is "confident" that the governor will sign the bill legalizing e-bikes and scooters because his veto will be overridden if he doesn't.
July 16, 2019
Ask the Candidates: Which District Attorney Will Make Queens Streets Safer?
Mostly, the seven Democrats vying for the Democratic nomination on June 25 have been focusing on what many believe are traditional law-and-order issues. But Streetsblog grilled them all on the most basic quality-of-life issues facing our community: street safety.
June 13, 2019
Senate Bill by Gounardes Would Seize Licenses from Reckless Drivers
Speed cameras are not enough, the mayor admitted. Now, we have to go after recidivist scofflaws.
May 24, 2019
With Legislators’ Push, Cuomo Agrees to 460 More Speed Cams Than He Wanted
A great day for safety as the state legislature authorizes 750 school zone speed camera systems for New York City.
March 19, 2019
Gounardes Pushing 750 Speed Cameras With Expanded Hours — A Direct Challenge to Cuomo’s Paltry Proposal
The freshman State Senator is carrying Assembly Member Deborah Glick's previously passed legislation — but this time, passage is likely in the Senate, setting up a conflict with the governor.
March 7, 2019
On Transportation, Cuomo Giveth and He Taketh Away
Nearly all of his new initiatives — save the bus lane cameras — come with a catch.
January 18, 2019
ON FURTHER REVIEW: Cuomo’s Speed Camera Bill May Not Be As Good As City’s [Updated]
Council Speaker Corey Johnson appears to say thanks but no thanks because his bill would allow unlimited cameras.
January 15, 2019
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UPDATED: Gov. Cuomo Announces Doubling of Speed Cameras
Governor Cuomo said he would reinstate the speed camera program in New York City — and double their numbers — in his budget to be released on Tuesday.
January 14, 2019
