Four advocates outraged over a stalled bill that would allow New York City to set its speed limits began a hunger strike on Tuesday, saying the legislation would save lives.
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“Our leaders need to demonstrate courage so that families like mine, like Sammy, do not have to suffer anymore. It is unconscionable not to bring this bill for a vote,” said Sammy’s mother, Amy Cohen. “This is not about tickets,” Rosenthal said at a press conference in Albany on Tuesday. “This is simply about saving lives by letting the city decide where it's appropriate to lower speed limits. For those who don't want to be caught and pay a ticket, don't speed.”
Fifteen cyclists and 38 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, according to the Department of Transportation's tally of "traffic fatalities." The legislative session is expected to end this week.
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