Estonian Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Import Fentanyl Into The United States

 

 Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that AMID MAGERRAMOV was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring to import massive quantities of carfentanil and fentanyl into the United States.  MAGERRAMOV pled guilty on May 4, 2021, before U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken, who imposed today’s sentence.   

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams stated: “Amid Magerramov conspired to import into the U.S. large quantities of fentanyl and carfentanil – an opioid so potent that its legitimate use is as an elephant sedative.  Appropriately, he has now been sentenced to prison for conspiring to add fuel to the fire that is the opioid crisis in this country.”

According to the Complaint, Indictment, and other filings in the case:

Between approximately October 2017 and August 2018, MAGERRAMOV conspired to import large quantities of carfentanil and fentanyl into the United States.  Carfentanil is a fentanyl analogue approximately 1,000 times more potent than heroin, and is used commercially to sedate large animals such as elephants.  During that period, MAGERRAMOV participated in a series of recorded meetings and telephone communications with an individual he understood to be affiliated with an international drug trafficking organization, for the purpose of arranging to import narcotics into the United States.  That individual was, in fact, a confidential source (the “CS”) working with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”).  MAGERRAMOV and his co-conspirators prepared and distributed a total of over five kilograms of substances containing carfentanil for importation into the United States. 

In mid-October 2017, MAGERRAMOV met together with the CS in Estonia.  During the meeting, the CS informed MAGERRAMOV that the CS was a member of a Colombian drug cartel that distributed narcotics in the United States and laundered the resulting proceeds. 

Throughout late 2017 and early 2018, the CS also participated in a series of meetings with MAGERRAMOV and his co-conspirators to discuss narcotics transactions.  During the meetings, MAGERRAMOV agreed to provide the CS with fentanyl in Denmark, with the understanding that the fentanyl would be transported to the United States, mixed with heroin and other controlled substances, and sold to the cartel’s customers in New York City, among other places.

In May 2018, MAGERRAMOV coordinated the delivery of samples of carfentanil to the CS in Denmark.  On May 9, 2018, MAGERRAMOV and his co-conspirators delivered three samples of narcotics to an agreed-upon location in Denmark.  The three samples were seized by law enforcement, tested in a laboratory, and found to contain approximately 550 grams of mixtures and substances containing carfentanil.  The CS later informed MAGERRAMOV that the three samples had been transported to the United States, that the purported cartel was satisfied with the quality of the narcotics, and that the CS wanted to purchase additional carfentanil from MAGERRAMOV and his associates.

In late May 2018, MAGERRAMOV arranged to have additional carfentanil delivered to the CS for importation into the United States.  On May 30, 2018, one of MAGERRAMOV’s co-conspirators delivered a package of narcotics to an agreed-upon location in Denmark.  The package was seized by law enforcement, tested in a laboratory, and found to contain approximately 5.2 kilograms of mixtures and substances containing carfentanil.  The CS subsequently reported to MAGERRAMOV that the carfentanil had been transported to the United States.     

During June and July 2018, the CS continued to meet and communicate with MAGERRAMOV about arranging additional narcotics transactions in the future and payment for the carfentanil that had been delivered.

MAGERRAMOV, 40, of Estonia, pled guilty to one count of conspiring to import fentanyl and carfentanil into the United States.  In addition to the prison term, MAGERRAMOV was ordered to forfeit $38,500.

Mr. Williams praised the outstanding efforts of the DEA’s Special Operations Division, the DEA’s Country Office in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Estonia Central Criminal Police, the Estonia Office of the Prosecutor General, and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs.

Why is the $139 Million Dollar Pelham Parkway Reconstruction Project Being Hosted By a Small Community Group, and Not Community Board 11

 

Community Board 11 hosted the Pelham Parkway Task Force, a committee that was made up of board members and community members which oversaw the work that was going on with the reconstruction of Pelham Parkway and the installation of a new larger water supply system, and new storm sewers. That Task Force had the removal of one member in early 2021, and the Task Force was disbanded one month later with no explanation by the community board. 

As a former member of Community Board 8 who dealt with matters similar to this I was known to the Bronx Supervisor of the Department of Design and Construction, and was placed on the Task Force shortly after I moved to Morris Park one block from Pelham Parkway. While I questioned several things I thought were not being done exactly to protocol, I was not the person removed from the Task Force. I would later check the City Charter to find out that CB 11 had no authority to disband a task force it never authorized, that a board member had to run the meetings not the District Manager was done, and that the meetings had to be public not private as they were. 

 Several months later Jeremy Warneke the District Manager of CB 11 would ask Ms. Joanna Rojas the consultant on this project (who is getting paid by the city), If the Task Force should be reinstated by CB 11, since there were many questions about the work being done, and the fact that Con Edison had gone right through the reconstructed new Westbound roadbed with a thirty inch gas line leaving a six foot depression in the new now split roadbed. It was well known that Con Edison had to go through Pelham Parkway with its gas line, which like the new forty-eight inch water supply line, were for future development in CB 10 and CB 11. Ms. Rojas told DM Warneke there was no need for restarting the task force, that she would answer any questions anyone had. I asked several questions one about the section of the parkway between White Plains Road and Boston Road, which has been under construction for over a year, even after new larger water pipes were installed next to the existing ones, not getting answers. 

It seems that a small community organization outside of the construction area also had complaints as work was being done that was not on the original plans. Ms. Rojas has arranged to meet with this small group to discuss the project, and only a small part of the community board area has been invited. One might call this an illegal meeting, since such a meeting must be directed through the community board since the project runs from one end of Pelham Parkway to the other in CB 11, and not just in one small part of the board area. I have filed a complaint with the New York City Department of Investigation as to how a $139 Million Dollar project (before cost overruns) is being done with no community oversight. Why the parkway reconstruction was done knowing full well that Con Edison was going to go right through the roadway, thus now leaving a six foot section of the roadway that has no concrete foundation, just compacted sand which already has shifted causing a dip in that section from the heavy traffic and buses, along with several other items that are listed including the disbanding of the Task Force. 

This section (six feet across) of the westbound Pelham Parkway taken before the asphalt road was put on it has no concrete foundation, and a thirty inch gas line underneath in the sand which has already shifted.

The Westbound Pelham Parkway between White Plains Road and Boston Road has been reduced from five to three lanes as fire hydrants have come out on both former outer lanes. There is also an express bus stop in this area which will crowd the roadway to two lanes as the bus loads passengers.

This photo is from November 2020 when the forty-eight inch water pipes were installed below Pelham Parkway between White Plains Road and Boston Road. One year later this block is still under construction, why?

DE BLASIO ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEW OUTPOSTED THERAPEUTIC HOUSING UNIT TO SERVE PATIENTS IN CUSTODY WITH SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS

 

 The de Blasio administration, through NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health, announced plans to open a third Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit, located at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx, to improve access to care for patients whose clinical conditions require specialty and subspecialty services. The new Unit is expected to include approximately 120 beds. 

In November 2019, the administration announced plans to open an Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. The Bellevue Unit, which will include about 114 beds, has a planned completion date of December 2022, and the Woodhull unit, which include about 160 beds, has a planned completion date of 2023. The Units build on the administration’s efforts to reform the city’s criminal justice system, including the building of modern borough-based facilities and the closing of Rikers Island.

 

“Expanding this unique, groundbreaking program will provide opportunities for high-quality care to more people in custody,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Correctional Health Services has done extraordinary work to keep vulnerable populations safe and healthy, and I’m proud to offer this innovative service to more people than ever.”

 

“Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units are a pioneering approach to meeting the health care needs of people in custody, while making significant investments in Health + Hospitals facilities,” said Mitchell Katz, MD, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals. “I’m proud that the expertise and resources of the system can be leveraged to the benefit of even more of the City’s most vulnerable populations.”  

 

Correctional Health Services (CHS) will determine the admission to and discharge from the Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units according to patients’ clinical needs, and the Department of Correction will provide security. The Units will serve CHS patients who do not require inpatient admission but would benefit from close, regular access to the specialty and subspecialty care available in the hospitals.

 

“Therapeutic housing has been a cornerstone of CHS’ approach to addressing the medical, mental health, and substance use treatment needs of our patients,” said Dr. Patsy Yang, Senior Vice President for NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services. “The Outposted beds help us bridge the gap between the care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization in a more dignified and humane manner.”

 

Since becoming the direct provider of health care for people incarcerated in New York City, CHS implemented innovations including the establishment of more jail-based therapeutic housing units for patients with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or complex medical needs. CHS has also improved the continuity of care for patients recently released from custody by creating Point of Reentry and Transition primary care practices at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County to care for justice-involved individuals.

 

NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx will benefit from an infusion of funds that will renovate and repurpose hospital space in order to create the Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit. These new therapeutic units will increase revenue for the hospital and will generate economic activity in the surrounding community.

 

“I’m proud that North Central Bronx will be a partner in this innovative model,” said Christopher Mastromano, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx. “North Central Bronx provides the highest-quality specialty and subspecialty services and we look forward to extending that care to CHS patients with complex clinical needs.”

 

Governor Hochul Announces New Guidance and Resources to Support Vaccination of 5-11-Year-Old Children in New York State

  

New Website For Parents And Guardians With Answers To Frequently Asked Questions, Resources And Locations Where Children Can Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19 ny.gov/Vaxforkids

Department Of Health Issues Clinical Guidance For Healthcare Providers Based On CDC Recommendations

 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a new website, clinical guidance and additional information and resources in the effort to vaccinate New York State's 5-11-year-old children against COVID-19. The Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, which has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use in the United States and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as New York State's Clinical Advisory Task Force, is already being administered by providers in the state.

"This is the moment all of us have been waiting for, the opportunity to protect more of our children from this dangerous virus," Governor Hochul said. "As we head into the holiday season, I urge all parents and guardians to reach out to their pediatricians and family physicians to get their 5 - 11 year-olds vaccinated against COVID-19. We finally have this vaccine available to help keep our children, as well as our loved ones, safe and healthy, and it is critical that we take advantage of it."

The New York State Clinical Advisory Task Force endorsed CDC's statement and official recommendations this week, commending the thorough and transparent process of our nation's federal health agencies in delivering a safe and effective vaccine for children. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine—with 1/3 of the dosage than is given to adolescents and adults—was found to be 90.7% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children 5 through 11 years of age.

Dr. Emily Lutterloh, Director of Epidemiology at the New York State Department of Health said, "As a parent of two children in the 5-11 age group, I'm relieved that this life-saving vaccine is now available to them. New York parents and guardians can rest assured that the vaccine is safe, effective and recommended by the best health and medical experts in our nation and state. The Department of Health has been working hard to make sure New York State's pediatricians and providers are ready to do what they do best as doses arrive: vaccinate our kids to keep them protected, healthy and safe."

The state's vast network of pediatricians, family physicians, county health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rural health centers and pharmacies stands ready to vaccinate this newly eligible group, and the Department continues to enroll hundreds more pediatricians and other pediatric healthcare providers across the state - ensuring the vaccine is free, readily available and accessible to all of New York's children. Clinical guidance has been issued by the Department of Health to healthcare providers. 

As part of these efforts, this comprehensive program includes a robust education campaign that builds upon the #GetTheVaxFacts campaign launched last week. The new website for parents and guardians includes new information, frequently asked questions and answers, and resources specifically designed for parents and guardians of this age group. 

New Yorkers looking to schedule vaccine appointments for 5-11 year-old children are encouraged to contact their child's pediatrician, family physician, county health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rural health centers, or pharmacies that may be administering the vaccine for this age group. Parents and guardians can visit vaccines.gov, text their ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find nearby locations. Make sure that the provider offers the Pfizer-BioNTechCOVID-19 vaccine, as the other COVID-19 vaccines are not yet authorized for this age group. At this time, New York State's mass vaccination sites are currently being utilized for people aged 12 and older, while our #VaxToSchool pop-ups are focused on 12- to 17-year-olds. Additional programming and events focused on 5 - 11-year-olds will be announced soon.

57 Days and Counting

 

It's so good to be down in the Somos conference in Puerto Rico on New York City taxpayer money, alone with my police detail who keep me and my family safe from those crazed weirdos of the other political parties. I am here to solidify my run for governor next year. 

I am goingto have to make a lot of deals before the end of the year, and I have a lot of last minute appointments to give out such as judges, sheriffs, and marshals to name only a few. Let the bidding tart who wants to be appointed at the last minute a judge, sheriff, or marshal?

The above photo is not from the Somos conference.

Former Correction Officer Charged With Using Excessive Force Against Inmate At Green Haven Correctional Facility

 

Officer Charged With Criminal Civil Rights Violation

 Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), and Anthony J. Annucci, Acting Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (“DOCCS”), announced today the unsealing of a federal indictment, charging former correction officer AARON FINN with violating the constitutional rights of an inmate in the custody of the DOCCS.  FINN is alleged to have willfully used excessive force amounting to cruel and unusual punishment against a restrained inmate by striking and thrashing him, causing bodily injury to that inmate, in violation the inmate’s rights under the United States Constitution. FINN was arrested this morning, and was presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew E. Krause in White Plains federal court this afternoon. This case been assigned to U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Román.

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said:  “Correction officer Aaron Finn allegedly assaulted an inmate whom he was sworn not only to guard—but also to protect.  The manner in which a country treats its incarcerated is indicative of its values, and today’s indictment underscores that incarceration should not result in undue loss of human dignity. Unfair and illegal abuses to those serving their debt to society cannot and will not be tolerated by this Office.”

FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Michael J. Driscoll said: “Those charged with maintaining a stable environment within the prison system are not exempt from facing charges themselves if their conduct crosses constitutional lines. Today we allege Finn did just that when he applied excessive force against an inmate. Allegations of this type will always be investigated and never be tolerated.”

DOCCS Acting Commissioner Anthony J. Annucci said:  “The Department is overwhelmingly comprised of dedicated, professional staff who take their jobs seriously and carry out their duties in a professional manner, and those few who choose to violate their oath of office,  are not welcome among our ranks. The message here is loud and clear: criminal behavior will not be tolerated and those who break the law will be held accountable and prosecuted. I am proud that the Department’s Office of Special Investigations was able to partner with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in this arrest and the pursuit of justice.”

According to the allegations in the Indictment[1] unsealed today in White Plains federal court:

Green Haven Correctional Facility is a maximum security prison located in the town of Stormville, New York, and is maintained by the DOCCS.  At the time of the deprivation of the inmate’s constitutional rights, FINN was employed at Green Haven as a correction officer. On March 19, 2020, while working at Green Haven, FINN struck an inmate in DOCCS custody (“Inmate-1”) multiple times, and thrashed Inmate-1’s body and head while Inmate-1 was restrained.

AARON FINN, 35, of Hyde Park, New York, is charged with one count of deprivation of civil rights under color of law, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

Mr. Williams praised the investigative work of the FBI, and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Office of Special Investigations.   

The allegations in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

[1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment and the descriptions of the Indictment set forth herein constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation.

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State’s Progress Combating COVID-19 - NOVEMBER 4, 2021

 

75,490 Vaccine Doses Administered Over Last 24 Hours  

33 COVID-19 Deaths Statewide Yesterday   

 Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.  

"The vaccine is the most important tool we have in the fight against COVID-19 and with winter months approaching, it's more important than ever that we keep working to get all New Yorkers vaccinated," Governor Hochul said. "Not only is the vaccine safe, effective, and readily available, but we have established incentive programs to encourage those who remain unvaccinated to get their shot. It is crucial that we continue to work together to protect our loved ones and our communities and getting the vaccine is the best way to accomplish that goal."

 

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

·         Test Results Reported - 195,601
·         Total Positive - 4,587
·         Percent Positive - 2.35%
·         7-Day Average Percent Positive - 2.30%
·         Patient Hospitalization - 1,888 (-20)
·         Patients Newly Admitted - 249
·         Patients in ICU - 413 (-20)
·         Patients in ICU with Intubation - 241 (-13)
·         Total Discharges - 209,151 (+235)
·         New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 33
·         Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 45,693

The Health Electronic Response Data System is a NYS DOH data source that collects confirmed daily death data as reported by hospitals, nursing homes and adult care facilities only.

·         Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 58,164

This daily COVID-19 provisional death certificate data reported by NYS DOH and NYC to the CDC includes those who died in any location, including hospitals, nursing homes, adult care facilities, at home, in hospice and other settings.

·         Total vaccine doses administered - 27,467,842
·         Total vaccine doses administered over past 24 hours - 75,490
·         Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days - 537,761
·         Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 84.6%
·         Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 76.9%
·         Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 87.8%
·         Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 78.9%
·         Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 71.7%
·         Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 65.1%
·         Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 74.5%
·         Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 66.8%

VISION ZERO: MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES MAJOR NYPD TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT FOR RETURN OF "DUSK AND DARKNESS"

 

Multi-agency efforts combine education and awareness with heightened NYPD evening and overnight enforcement

 

Officials call for state legislation to allow automated speed cameras to operate 24/7

 Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the return of the City’s annual fall Dusk and Darkness campaign to keep pedestrians and cyclists safe during fall and winter evenings, especially after clocks “fall back” for the end of Daylight Saving Time this Sunday morning.

 

Department of Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman, NYPD Chief of Transportation Kim Royster and TLC Commissioner and Chair Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk spoke at One Police Plaza to announce major education and enforcement efforts aimed to shift driver behavior. Agency officials cited recent increases in reckless driving in overnight hours during the pandemic – and renewed the call for state legislation to allow New York City’s automated speed cameras to operate 24/7.

 

“As the sun sets earlier, drivers have an extra responsibility to slow down and keep pedestrians, cyclists, and themselves safe. The Dusk and Darkness program combines education and enforcement to make sure they do just that,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Now, it’s time to go further. Once again, I urge our partners in Albany to let New York City operate speed cameras 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That legislation will hold dangerous drivers accountable and save lives. It can’t pass soon enough.”

 

“As we move into daylight saving time this weekend, motorists should remain alert while driving on our local streets and highways,” said Chief Kim Y. Royster, NYPD Chief of Transportation. “Historically, this is the most dangerous time of the year for pedestrians and cyclists. Our Dusk and Darkness campaign is a traffic initiative that promotes road safety in New York City. The NYPD will be conducting outreach to all road users. Stepped-up enforcement will take place where pedestrians and cyclists are most likely to be injured. It is really drivers that have the power to save lives and with the assistance of our Vision Zero partners, the NYPD will continue to keep our streets safe during the fall and winter months. Traffic safety is public safety.” 

 

“Dusk and Darkness has illustrated the very best of what New York City has done around Vision Zero, as it has fundamentally changed the way we approach education and strong enforcement during a season that is traditionally the most dangerous on our streets for pedestrians,” said DOT Commissioner Gutman. “Today, we are not only getting out the word to drivers about the dangers of earlier sunsets, and we are joining our agency partners at NYPD and TLC to remind motorists that with darkness coming so much earlier now, they need to pay close attention.  And as the epidemic of perilous overnight speeding has grown over the course of the pandemic, we are once again calling on Albany to pass legislation to allow our speed cameras to operate 24/7.”

  

“Shorter days make it more difficult to see at dusk during rush-hour. As always, TLC urges all TLC-Licensed Drivers and motorists on the road to never speed, always yield to pedestrians, turn slowly, stop fully at red lights, and stay alert for cyclists,” said TLC Commissioner and Chair Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk. “We greatly thank TLC-Licensed Drivers for their extra caution and diligence as Daylight Saving Time ends and we approach the darker winter months.” 

 

DOT data from 2010-2014, before the launch of the Dusk and Darkness campaign, showed serious collisions involving pedestrians increase by approximately 40 percent in darker early evenings in late fall and winter. Additionally, lower visibility during the dark hours of the colder months leads to twice as many crashes involving turns.

 

The campaign, now in its sixth year, has been correlated to improved safety on City streets: comparing evening and overnight fatalities of the five years of the Dusk and Darkness campaign (November – March, 2016-2021) to the prior five years pre-campaign, the average annual number of fatalities has declined by 18%. 

 

The Dusk and Darkness campaign is also designed to protect the increasing number of cyclists on New York City’s streets. According to recent DOT reports, cycling has tripled in the last 15 years.

 

“Dusk and Darkness” also includes:

• Day of Awareness: DOT and NYPD Street Teams spread out at high-visibility locations across all five boroughs this morning to remind commuters of the increased dangers of traffic crashes during the fall evening and overnight hours. Those teams will also be visible this evening.
• Increased Evening/Nighttime Enforcement: NYPD will focus enforcement resources on speeding and failure to yield. Precincts will increase their on-street presence around sunset hours on high-crash corridors for both cyclists and pedestrians.
• Daylight Saving Awareness: Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday. As with previous years, Vision Zero Task Force agencies and partners will use social media channels to alert drivers to the dangers of lower visibility, while encouraging them to follow the 25 MPH citywide speed limit, and yield to pedestrians and cyclists. DOT will feature the driver-targeted Vision Zero “Signs” awareness campaigns on bus shelters, LinkNYC kiosks, and print advertising.

 

Legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Deborah Glick (S5602/A6681) would allow speed camera operation 24 hours, 7 day a week. The legislation also allows for escalating fines with subsequent notices of liability for drivers who are repeat violators. Last month, DOT released its annual Automated Speed Enforcement Program report, which highlighted the success of more than 1,600 cameras citywide at curbing speeding – by over 70%. However, analysis of 2020 fatalities showed that nearly 30% of all fatalities occur in speed camera zones during overnight and on weekends when they are not allowed to operate.

 

“With fewer hours of daylight and lower visibility, driving safely is especially important at this time of year,” said Health Commissioner Dave A. Chokshi. “Drivers, please slow down and look out for pedestrians, bicyclists, and all road users. Everyone has a role to play in making New York City’s streets safer.”