Vincent Barone
Coverage of Vincent Barone in the Nexus archive.
- Block-By-Block Walking App Hit With Cease and Desist by NYC
The New York City Department of Transportation sent a cease-and-desist letter to the WalkNYC app for using branding and a name similar to its trademarked wayfinding program, causing confusion among users. The app developer, Joe Puccio, responded by soliciting user support to resolve the issue, while the city emphasized it seeks a new name rather than shutting down the app.
- Transportation advocates urge Mamdani to release new Vision Zero plan, expand Sammy’s law
Transportation advocates urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to release a new Vision Zero plan and expand Sammy’s Law, citing 99 traffic deaths in New York City during the first half of 2026. They highlighted that 37% of pedestrian deaths and 38% of bike rider fatalities occurred on Vision Zero Priority Corridors, while the DOT disputed the advocates' data with its own report.