Brad Aaron
Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York's dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.
Recent Posts
Sheer Luck Prevents Curb-Jumping Driver From Killing People on Court Street
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A motorist drove onto the sidewalk and crashed into a movie theater in Cobble Hill. No one was injured, but fatal off-road crashes remain a regular occurrence in NYC.
NYPD: No Charges for Driver Who Killed 14-Year-Old Cyclist Edwin Ajacalon in Brooklyn
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In Brooklyn over the weekend, a driver killed a child on a bike who worked delivery jobs to help support his family. NYPD filed no charges.
Adrian Blanc Was the Second Person Killed on the Same Union Square Block in 5 Years
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Blanc was hit Tuesday as he crossed Union Square East at 14th Street. In 2012, at the other end of the block, Harry Robinson killed Roxana Buta with a DOT truck.
No Evidence of de Blasio’s Placard “Crackdown” on Adams Street in Downtown Brooklyn
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Placard-abusing government employees make the Adams Street bike lane an obstacle course, just as they did 15 years ago.
Winter Is Coming and No One Knows How the Hudson River Greenway Will Get Plowed
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The state DOT and the Hudson River Park Trust did not respond to queries about how new protective barriers would affect snow and ice removal.
Six-Month License Suspension for Truck Driver Who Killed Tourist in Manhattan Crosswalk
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Maria Munez-Carna and her family were visiting the city from Spain. Driver Rance Clyburn, of New Jersey, pled guilty to a right of way violation and careless driving.
Cab Driver Pleads to Homicide for Killing 2 on Bronx Sidewalk While Off Epilepsy Meds
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Emilio Garcia hit Tierre Clark, 5, and Kadeem Brown, 25, on the Grand Concourse.
Widow Speaks Out After Gonzalez Deal Gives Double Hit-and-Run Killer 1-3 Years in Jail
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Just elected to a full term as Brooklyn district attorney, Eric Gonzalez has already compiled a record of agreeing to light sentences for hit-and-run killers.
Relatives of Senior Killed by Staten Island Driver Not Satisfied With NYPD Victim-Blaming
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Disregarding the driver's role, NYPD suggested Rita Palumbo caused the collision that killed her, though available information indicates she might have had the right of way.
SI Motorist Who Killed Maria Serrano Pled Guilty to Violating Victim’s Right of Way
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Luigi Tucci hit the victim with such force that she was “catapulted into the air.” His plea required him to attend a victim impact panel and take a driving course.
TransAlt Pushes Cy Vance to Upgrade Charges Against Bus Driver Who Killed Dan Hanegby
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The criminal complaint indicates the driver, who was charged with a low-level misdemeanor, admitted to driving aggressively in the moments before the crash. Vance’s office wouldn’t say why the evidence didn’t support more serious charges.
Driver Runs Over People on West Side Greenway, Multiple Deaths Reported
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If reports are correct, today's events would be the second time this year someone weaponized a motor vehicle to harm people in areas that are designated for New Yorkers to walk and bike separately from motorized traffic.