Kat Aaron
WNYC
San Antonio, TX, United States
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Stop and Seize: When the NYPD Takes Your Car
Every year, police seize thousands of cars after arrests. But getting the car back can be a challenge, even if the criminal case is dismissed. → Read More
Stop and Seize: When the NYPD Takes Your Cash
After an arrest, police can seek to keep cash, property or cars—even if the case is dismissed and sealed. A bill in the City Council would shed light on the issue for the first time. → Read More
More Than 90,000 New York City Students Are Searched Before School
Citywide, almost half of black high school students are scanned by metal detectors every day — compared to about 14 percent of white students. → Read More
If Not Uber, Who's Responsible for This Traffic?
Hoards of tourists? Zealous developers? After the recent Uber dustup revealed little about what's causing congestion in Midtown, the data’s still out on why traffic's so bad. → Read More
Where Are the Metal Detectors in @NYCSChools? Help Us Find Them. @WNYC
WNYC is looking at fairness in the placement of metal detectors in New York City public high schools. And we need your help. → Read More
Gaining a Sister Through a Gender Transition
Reporter Kat Aaron had three brothers. Now that the eldest is transitioning genders, they're navigating a new path as sisters in New York City. → Read More
Pedestrians Deaths Holding Steady in NYC
At the end of June, 59 pedestrians have been killed in New York City traffic crashes, compared to 60 this time last year, despite the mayor's efforts to bring down the numbers. → Read More
Big affordable housing issue: Over past decade, @nycwater rates increased faster than fuel, labor, taxes.
Water rates have risen more sharply than heating fuel, labor costs and even real estate taxes. That's putting pressure on low-income households. → Read More
Fewer New Yorkers Are Dying in Traffic Crashes
Traffic deaths are down in New York City, compared to this time last year. → Read More
NYC Speed Cameras: Safety Monitor or Cash Cow? Yes. We've Mapped 'em
Officials won't say where they've placed NYC's controversial speed cameras, but we found out and mapped them. → Read More
20% of What? Taxi Payment Systems Don't Agree
Credit card machines in New York City cabs suggest tips of 20, 25 or 30 percent. But it turns out many riders end up tipping 21 percent. Why? → Read More
NYC Pedestrian Deaths Hit Record Low...Maybe
According to the New York City Department of Transportation, fewer pedestrians died this year than ever before. But that depends on how you do the counting. → Read More
The NYPD Doesn't Publicize Traffic Deaths a Quarter of the Time
The mayor has vowed to cut traffic deaths to zero. But a WNYC investigation finds the NYPD struggles to keep an accurate count. And in 69 of 250 cases, the deaths don't get publicized. → Read More
Bus Safety Campaign Blames Everyone But Drivers
The video PSAs seek to "educate" people about how to not be hit by a bus, but they focus on texting and selfies — not the behavior of drivers. → Read More
Here Are 10 More People Who Have Died in Traffic Crashes This Year (Because It Keeps Happening)
233 people have been killed in traffic crashes in New York City this year. More than half have been pedestrians. → Read More
TN MOVING STORIES: Transpo News Links from Around the Web
So much Uber news. And: streetcars in Virginia get cancelled, an arrest in a subway attack, airbag recalls expand, and Sesame Street takes the subway. → Read More
TN MOVING STORIES: Transpo News Links from Around the Web
D.C.'s Metro fixes a software glitch. Investigations continue into Malaysia Airlines crashes. Michigan may see a higher gas tax. And "the first map and typeface of the earth." → Read More
TN MOVING STORIES: Transpo News Links from Around the Web
Dallas gets bikeshare. Uber's rolling in Pennsylvania - but not Philly. Cycling is bigger than "the steel industry" in Europe. And: Philae's flight path, in gif form. → Read More
TN MOVING STORIES: Transpo News Links from Around the Web
A new headset can help blind people navigate cities. Changes are coming to the Congressional Transportation Committee. And climate change could mean a high line for cars. → Read More
TN MOVING STORIES: Transpo News Links from Around the Web
Citi Bike expands, slowly. Chicago bridges will close for tightrope walking. The hunt for Uber's unicorn. And, a street harassment journey through New York City. → Read More