"Our interest in the parade? We love that organizers are telling participants to use their feet or the subway, not their cars, to get to Midtown "due to the fact that there are throngs of spectators." Frankly, that advice rings true every day, not just on parade day."
"The big story yesterday was Mayor Mamdani's use of Sammy's Law to roll out 800 new 15-mile-per-hour roads in front of school buildings. The Daily News got the initial handout (and got some stuff wrong), but after that, there was a deluge of coverage."
"In fiscal year 2023, the city spent $173.7 million to settle claims stemming from crashes. It also spent $266.7 million to settle police brutality claims."
Mayor Mamdani participated in the St. Patrick's Day parade, with organizers recommending participants use public transit or walk rather than drive due to large crowds. The mayor rolled out 800 new 15-mile-per-hour speed limit zones in front of school buildings using Sammy's Law, generating significant media coverage with varying interpretations. Coverage included debates over enforcement and zone specifics. Separately, discussions emerged regarding Governor Hochul's car insurance cost reduction proposal, with police and firefighter unions expressing support. The city spent substantial amounts settling crash-related claims and police brutality claims in fiscal year 2023, highlighting costs associated with reckless driving.
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