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August 25, 2003 – New York City Fernando Mateo, president of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers , has emerged as a powerhouse...

December 31, 2001 As livery driver homicides mounted in the early 2000s, the New York City Council  formally acknowledged the demands of...

2001 At the start of 2000, New York’s livery cab drivers faced a terrifying reality: ten drivers murdered in the first five months, six...

"Cops Cracking Down On Livery Murder Cases” — details TLC safety moves; quotes “Fernando Mateo, president of the New York State Taxi Drivers Federation” urging drivers to avoid street hails until safety gear is installe

“NYPD Beefs Up Livery Drivers’ Safety” — reports Commissioner Safir meeting with NYSFTD president Fernando Mateo about driver safety measures.

“Activist is Millionaire with Cause” — profile of Fernando Mateo; notes he became NYSFTD president in Sept. 1998 during a wave of driver murders.

Apr 16, 2000 — New York Post: “Brooklyn driver slain, another cheats death” — coverage of livery driver killings; quotes NYSFTD president Fernando Mateo.

April 14, 2000 – NYC Mayor’s Office In the spring of 2000, Mayor Rudy Giuliani unveiled a $5 million safety program aimed at protecting...