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'Must Be Changed': Drugged Driving Loophole Target Of NY Bill Amid Rising Fatalities 'Must Be Changed': Drugged Driving Loophole Target Of NY Bill Amid Rising Fatalities
'Must Be Changed': Drugged Driving Loophole Target Of NY Bill Amid Rising Fatalities New York state lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at expanding the definition of drugged driving amid a rise in fatal crashes. A bill sponsored by Democratic Sen. John Mannion and co-sponsored by two Republicans would change the definition of “drug” in the vehicle and traffic law to include any substance or combination of substances that impairs one’s ability to drive. Under current state law, drivers who are obviously impaired by a drug can only be arrested and prosecuted if the substance they are on is listed in a specific section of the Public Health Law. The problem, proponent…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Killed In Long Island Crash With Car, Police Say Bicyclist Killed In Long Island Crash With Car, Police Say
Bicyclist Killed In Long Island Crash With Car, Police Say A 70-year-old bicyclist was killed when he crashed with a car on Long Island. The crash took place in Suffolk County in Amagansett around 11:15 a.m., Sunday, July 3 on Montauk Highway. Russell Windsor, age 70, of Amagansett, was killed when he entered the highway from the eastbound shoulder of the road and collided with a 2011 Toyota Sienna driven by Mohammad Rahman, said Det. Sgt. Ryan Hogan, of the East Hampton Police Department. Windsor was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where he was pronounced dead, Hogan said.  Rahman remained at the scene and is cooperating ful…

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by Kathy Reakes