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Amar Diarrassouba was struck and killed by a tractor trailer in East Harlem on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 (credit: Eileen Lehpamer/1010 WINS)

Stringer Calling For New Pedestrian Safety Measures In Wake Of East Harlem Boy’s Death

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer said he wants tougher traffic-calming measures and improved enforcement of existing laws on streets where children walk to school.

2013/03/04

Amar Diarrassouba was struck and killed by a tractor trailer in East Harlem on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 (credit: Eileen Lehpamer/1010 WINS)

Kelly: Crossing Guard Not At Post When East Harlem Boy Struck By Tractor-Trailer

Amar Diarrassouba was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer Thursday while walking to P.S. 155 with his older brother, police said.

2013/03/01

Amar Diarrassouba was struck and killed by a tractor trailer in East Harlem on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 (credit: Eileen Lehpamer/1010 WINS)

Boy Struck By Tractor-Trailer, Killed While Walking To School In East Harlem

The boy was crossing First Avenue in the crosswalk when he was hit by the truck as it turned from East 117th Street, police said.

2013/02/28

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