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Unseen Toll of Car Accidents in NYC

Examining Justice, Accountability By Jacob Oresky Bronx Voice April 1, 2025 NEW YORK - The relentless pulse of New York City, a metropolis defined by its constant motion, carries a hidden cost: the persistent threat of car accidents. While the city invests in initiatives aimed at bolstering road safety, collisions remain a stark reality, leaving a trail of injured individuals and fractured families in their wake.  Understanding the multifaceted factors that contribute to these incidents, acknowledging their broader impact, and examining the often-complex path to justice are essential for fostering a safer urban environment. Despite dedicated efforts to curb traffic-related harm, car accidents in NYC continue to occur with unsettling regularity. What might be brushed off as a routine byproduct of big-city living often masks underlying issues of negligence and systemic vulnerabilities. Statistical snapshots paint a ...

Thug Beats Autistic Man

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Stole His Lunch After Hitting Him Over 20 Times


BRONX - A Bronx man was convicted of brutally beating a 20-year-old autistic man who is non verbal.


Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said, “The defendant, in the process of robbing the victim, punched him more than 20 times in the face. This was a vicious attack and a traumatic experience for the victim, who is autistic and unable to communicate. His vision continues to be affected and he still suffers the lasting psychological effects of this assault.”


Clark said the defendant, Steven Solano, 25, was sentenced by Bronx Supreme Court Justice Margaret Clancy to six years in prison and five years’ post-release supervision. The People had requested eight years in prison. The defendant was found guilty of second-degree Robbery on December 14, 2023, after a jury trial.


According to the investigation, on May 1, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the defendant and others chased the 20-year-old victim, who is autistic and non-verbal, into the lobby of the victim’s apartment building. Solano punched the victim over 20 times and continued to hit him while he was on the ground. The defendant and the others stole the victim’s backpack, which contained his lunch and keys, and fled the scene. The victim suffered facial bruising, swelling, cuts and bleeding from his eyes. He was taken to a local Bronx hospital for his injuries. The attack was captured on surveillance video and investigators found the victim’s blood on Solano’s shoes.

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