THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
 
OFFICE OF THE HON. YDANIS RODRIGUEZ 
  
CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7053

January 9th, 2016

**Press Advisory**
 
Contact:  Russell Murphy, 917-584-9574 / rmurphy2@council.nyc.gov

COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ AND REYNOSO TO DENOUNCE HIT AND RUN DRIVER WHO KILLED 85-YEAR OLD IN WILLIAMSBURG
 
New York, NY - On Tuesday, January 10 th , 2017, 10:30 AM, Council Members Rodriguez and Reynoso will stand at the corner of Lorimer Street and Grand Street in Brooklyn, the location where an 85 year old man was killed by a hit and run driver, the latest in a string of deadly hit and run crashes. 

The Council Members will call for the capture of this individual and denounce the recent spate of hit and runs on New York City streets that have already taken 4 lives in 2017. The Council Members will highlight legislation introduced in the City Council to help catch hit and run drivers and other efforts aimed at eradicating this epidemic.
 
What : NYC Council Members Denounce Fatal Hit and Run Driver
 
Who : Council Transportation Chair Ydanis Rodriguez, Council Member Antonio Reynoso
 
When : Tuesday, January 10, 2017. 10:30 AM
 
Where : Corner of Lorimer Street and Grand Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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