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Fernando Mateo Demands Stronger Action After 12-Year-Old Killed in Bronx Shooting
ADVOCACY

Fernando Mateo Demands Stronger Action After 12-Year-Old Killed in Bronx Shooting

July 27, 2026

BRONX, N.Y. — The fatal shooting of 12-year-old Jacob "Kai" Freytes has devastated a Bronx family and renewed demands for stronger action ag…

NEWS

Driver Killed in Bronx Shooting on New Year's Day

January 1, 2026

A Bronx rideshare driver was fatally shot early New Year's Day in the Tremont section of the borough, marking what authorities believe may b…

ANNOUNCEMENT

Key to the City Awarded to NYSFTD Founder Fernando Mateo for Decades of Advocacy and Leadership

December 30, 2025

On Monday December 30, 2025 NYC Mayor Eric Adams honored the Legacy of NYSFTD Founder, Chairman and Spokesman Fernando Mateo for his long-st…

NEWS

Bronx Taxi Driver Recovering After Brutal Road Rage Attack

December 18, 2025

CASTLE HILL, the BRONX — A bat-wielding man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a cab driver during a road rage incident in the Bronx the da…

INDUSTRY

Taxi Advocate Urges City to Let TLC Drivers Return to Hybrids Amid EV Charger Shortage

October 17, 2025

New York City's push to electrify its for-hire vehicle fleet is outpacing the infrastructure needed to keep it running — and drivers are pay…

ADVOCACY

WAY-NO to Waymo: NYSFTD Leads Protest to Protect NYC Drivers

September 2, 2025

NYSFTD Joins Drivers in Protest Against Waymo On Aug 25 2025, the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers (NYSFTD), led by longtime advoc…

ADVOCACY

NYC Taxi Drivers Push for 'Right to Relief Act'

August 21, 2025

Taxi drivers say one of their biggest daily struggles isn't traffic — it's finding a bathroom. Drivers are urging city leaders to adopt two…

SAFETY

Operation Bright Eyes Aims to Shield NYC Taxi Drivers from Fraud

August 6, 2025

On July 22, 2025, the New York Federation of Taxi Drivers rolled out Operation Bright Eyes, equipping 500 cabs with front, rear and interior…

NEWS

Investigation Underway After Fatal Crash on Long Island Expressway

February 9, 2025

Authorities are investigating whether proper snowplow procedures were followed after a fatal crash on the Long Island Expressway earlier thi…

NEWS

Snow and Ice Drive Increased Demand for Car Services in Williamsburg

February 6, 2025

Ongoing snow and icy conditions across Brooklyn are making it difficult for many residents to get around on foot or by car, pushing more rid…

ADVOCACY

NYSFTD Advocates for Fare Increase Amid Rising Operating Costs

January 2025

The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers has submitted formal comments to the TLC requesting a review of base fare rates, citing the si…

MEMBER UPDATE

NYSFTD Partners with NYAB to Offer Insurance Discounts to Members

January 2025

In a major win for NYSFTD members, the federation has formalized a partnership with NYAB — New York's leading TLC insurance brokerage — to o…

INDUSTRY

EV Charging Initiative: 50+ Locations Coming Soon for TLC Drivers

December 2024

NYSFTD is working with energy and charging network partners to bring discounted EV charging to over 50 locations across New York City for fo…

SAFETY

NYSFTD Joins Coalition to Address Driver Safety on NYC Streets

November 2024

Following a series of incidents targeting for-hire vehicle operators, NYSFTD has joined a multi-organization coalition urging the NYPD and T…