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Eve Kessler

Email Eve Kessler at eve@streetsblog.org

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A trucker driving an illegally large vehicle in lower Manhattan crashed between City Hall and the Municipal Building. Photo: Shmuli Evers

Friday’s Headlines: Plague of Illegal Trucks Edition

By Eve Kessler | Sep 2, 2022 | No Comments
Illegal, super long tractor-trailer trucks always seem to be fetching up everywhere. Plus other news.
An NYPD 'Back to School' event — this one at 1 Police Plaza. Photo: NYPD

Thursday’s Headlines: Back-to-School Copaganda Edition

By Eve Kessler | Sep 1, 2022 | No Comments
Why must kids shoulder the worries of traffic safety? Who's holding the back-to-school traffic-safety event for SUV and pickup owners?

Wednesdays Headlines: The Hit-and-Runs Keep Coming Edition

By Eve Kessler | Aug 31, 2022 | No Comments
The cops caught one hit-and-run perp, but others are on the loose. Plus more news.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, wearing a black polka dotted suit, poses with Mike Tyson.

Tuesday’s Headlines: Late Summer Stone Energy Edition

By Eve Kessler | Aug 30, 2022 | No Comments
Mayor Adams talked about the "energy" gathered in the stones of City Hall. Plus other flotsam from a slow news day.
A state bill would proscribe SUVs, like this one, with huge blind spots. Can it pass muster? Photo: File

ANALYSIS: Can New York Mandate Speed Governors on New Cars?

By Eve Kessler | Aug 30, 2022 | No Comments
In the absence of federal standards, can New York legislate speed governors and limit the blind spots on SUVs? We'll find out.
File photo: Dave Colon

Monday’s Headlines: Deadly Road Rage on Camera Edition

By Eve Kessler | Aug 29, 2022 | No Comments
Video clearly shows a motorist using a car as a deadly weapon. Plus other news.
Who's going up (or back) to Albany? Above, the NYS Capitol. Photo: Amy Sparwasser via Flickr

Thursday’s Headlines: Winners and Losers Edition

By Eve Kessler | Aug 25, 2022 | No Comments
Several street-safety advocates will be going to Albany — and several won't. Plus other news.

Wednesday’s Headlines: Post-Primary Hangover Edition

By Eve Kessler | Aug 24, 2022 | No Comments
Some updates to earlier carnage stories, plus other news as we waited for the election results.
Photo: David Poe via Flickr

Tuesday’s Headlines: Don’t Forget To Vote! Edition

By Eve Kessler | Aug 23, 2022 | No Comments
There's a primary election today. Get your butt to the polls! Plus other news.
Underground trash containers in Barcelona. Similar containers may be used in NYCHA's coming containerization pilot, according to an RFP. Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reciclatge_Llinars_Catalunya.JPG

NYC to Contractors: We Want To Get Serious About Trash Containerization

By Eve Kessler | Aug 22, 2022 | No Comments
Forget about the small-ball (and bin!) pilots. This is the Big Kehuna — a 'scalable' pilot that will modify 'sanitation fleets and staffing practices.'
A new bill might outlaw oversized vehicles such as this truck. The high hoods and poor sight lines of such vehicles are contributing to a growing number of pedestrian deaths. Photo: File

New Bill Would Mandate Speed Governors and Set Limits on Huge SUVs on NY Streets by 2024

By Eve Kessler | Aug 22, 2022 | No Comments
Sen. Brad Hoylman introduces what he says is a first-in-the-nation effort to make active safety technology standard on new cars.
File photo: Dave Colon

Monday’s Headlines: Weekend of Senseless Carnage Edition

By Eve Kessler | Aug 22, 2022 | No Comments
So many horrible crashes, so little time — and school's not even back yet! Plus other news.
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