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NYPD Expands Safety Measures for Livery Drivers After Ninth Killing
“NYPD Beefs Up Livery Drivers’ Safety” — reports Commissioner Safir meeting with NYSFTD president Fernando Mateo about driver safety measures.
Apr 28, 2000
Fernando Mateo & NYSFTD Fight for Livery Drivers
“Activist is Millionaire with Cause” — profile of Fernando Mateo; notes he became NYSFTD president in Sept. 1998 during a wave of driver murders.
Apr 19, 2000
Brooklyn Livery Driver Killed; Bronx Driver Escapes Armed Robbery
Apr 16, 2000 — New York Post: “Brooklyn driver slain, another cheats death” — coverage of livery driver killings; quotes NYSFTD president Fernando Mateo.
Apr 15, 2000
Mayor Giuliani Announces $5M Taxi Safety Program
April 14, 2000 – NYC Mayor’s Office In the spring of 2000, Mayor Rudy Giuliani unveiled a $5 million safety program aimed at protecting...
Apr 13, 2000
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