Queens lawmakers, advocates and parents are breathing a sigh of relief after Sammy’s Law, a street safety measure pushed heavily by Queens electeds and families, was passed as part of the state budget over the weekend, allowing the city to determine the speed limit on its own streets.
Read MoreQueens elected officials and families are saying enough is enough when it comes to traffic fatalities as they mourn the recent deaths of two children on Queens streets.
Read MoreTraffic deaths continue to reach record numbers in Queens, transportation advocacy group Transportation Alternatives found in a recent report.
Read MoreThe City Council voted on Thursday to approve a handful of bills, including one that would require the Department of Transportation to bring “daylighting” to 100 street intersections per year, starting in 2025.
Read More“I’m happy that they came out to support,” said Tsering Wangdu, whose 7-year-old daughter was recently fatally struck by a driver in Astoria. “In the park, we are like a family.”
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