TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014 • 12 NYC Speed Limit Reduced By Law Latest Method To Make Rds. Safer by Robert Pozarycki Attention drivers: slow down! New York City’s default speed limit dropped from 30 to 25 mph last Friday, Aug. 9, through legislation that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed in the latest effort to reduce vehicular and pedestrian accidents. FIRE DEPT. PUTS YARD ON SHELF Scraps Sunnyside Plan Amid Opposition recommendation, City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer vowed to fight its inclusion in the district. Before the Council could vote on the proposal, it would have gone to Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, then to the City Planning Commission. The proposal would have by Noah Zuss The Fire Department proposal to house the Spare and Service fleet in Sunnyside was dropped in the face of community opposition and the objections of the City Council Majority Leader last week, it was learned. The proposal was recommended by Community Board 2 in June under the stipulation that members wanted to know how many vehicles would be traversing the neighborhood and entering the facility at 39-34 43rd St. within a 24-hour period. For the proposal to go into effect, it would have to pass a full vote in the City Council, but on the heels of the “We have seen too many injuries and deaths as a result of traffic accidents, and this legislation will be yet another step in our efforts to make New York’s streets safer for all,” Cuomo said in a press release. “New York City is America’s largest and most energetic city, and its roadways must also be the safest.” Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials applauded the law’s enaction last week, noting it will complement ongoing efforts in the Vision Zero street safety campaign. “Speeding is a citywide problem, and lowering the speed limit is a citywide solution,” de Blasio said. “This is another vital step toward making New York City streets safer for every family. Our Vision Zero initiative’s mission is to save lives, and that precisely is what the legislation accomplishes.” “We will implement the speed limit reduction in a smart and thoughtful manner as the city continues to roll out our Vision Zero efforts,” added city Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. Cuomo pointed out that 4,000 people seriously injured—and more than 250 die—in vehicular accidents across the five boroughs every year. Reportedly, pedestrians in New York “are killed at a higher rate than the national average,” according to a press release. The default speed limit is in effect on any roadway where speed limit signs are not otherwise posted. New York City does not have home rule on regulating its speed limit, so any proposed changes must be approved by the state legislature and governor. Speeding tickets range from $45 to $600 and points on licenses, depending on the violating vehicle’s speed as determined by police. -SEE FDNY YARD ON PG. 28- Slowing Down Traffic In Astoria City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer and Astoria residents recently celebrated the installation of a speed bump on 47th Street between Broadway and 34th Avenue. In an effort to reduce speeding and protect local residents, Van Bramer worked with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to expedite the installation of a speed bump along the street. Working closely with the DOT, Van Bramer has expedited the installation of traffic signals, countdown clocks, speed bumps, crosswalks, arterial slow zones as well as Neighborhood Slow Zones within the 26th District to meet the goals of Vision Zero. Van Bramer is pictured joined by Community Board 1 member Vinny Marsanico, local residents, children and seniors who live on the Astoria street. WE’RE ON TWITTER! FOLLOW US @timesnewsweekly ©Times Newsweekly - 2014- KIDSFUNHOUSE Cosmetic - Implant & Family Dentistry Children Welcome - We Cater To Cowards •Prompt Emergency Care- Including After Hour Care •All Instruments Are Heat Sterilized •Street Level Location •Most Insurances Accepted Towards Payment Parliamo Italiano • Se Habla Espanol •Latest In Cosmetic Dentistry- Bonding, Veneers, Implants, Bleaching (Whitening) •Periodontist On Staff •Comfortable Nitrous Oxide (Sweet Air) •Convenient Hours Including Evenings & Saturdays COMPLETE ORAL EXAM X-RAYS & CLEANING $90 Financing Available Free Implant Consultation We Surgically Place & Restore Dental Implants 1 HOUR ZOOM THE #1 BLEACHING PROCESS SPECIAL $500 (reg. $750) (with this coupon - Expires 6/30/14) 1-718-326-0056 Metropolitan Family Dental, P.C. 73-28 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village, N.Y. NEW! SPECIAL Value $260 New Patients Only • With Coupon Exp. 6/30/14 ##11 IIMMPPLLAANNTT SSyysstteemm NOBEL BIOCARE BRANEMARK MICHAEL ARMA,D.D.S. ©Times Newsweekly – 2014 – METRO. DENT. Over 40 Years Of Community Service
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