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The normally low profile job of DOT Commissioner came into the spotlight following the 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash that killed 11 passengers. After the deadly crash, Weinshall came under harsh criticism for allowing patronage relationships to compromise the safety of the ferry operations. [8] [9]
She was, however, criticized for compromising on the quality of ferries, after the 2003 ‘Staten Island Ferry’ accident that killed more than 10 people. She also initiated and executed the installment of bike lanes to encourage the use of bicycles more than any other vehicle.
Mar 8, 2005 · A federal safety board on Tuesday sharply criticized New York City and the Coast Guard in the 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash that killed 11 passengers, saying tougher medical screening of...
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- Schumer Met His Wife at a Political Event When They Were Young. Chuck Schumer and his wife met in their 20s at a political event. “They both attended a Mid-Bay Independent Democrats meeting in Midwood, Brooklyn,” reports Crain’s New York.
- Weinshall’s Department Was Criticized by the NTSB After a Staten Island Ferry Crash Killed 11 People. Under her leadership, the DOT faced criticism for its oversight of the Staten Island Ferry after a crash on October 15, 2003 killed 11 people.
- After Leaving the DOT, Weinshall Became Vice Chancellor of the City University of New York. Weinshall left the DOT in January 2007 so she could take a role at the City University of New York.
- Weinshall & Schumer’s Daughters are Both Harvard Graduates. Weinshall and Schumer have two daughters, both of whom attended Harvard University, which their father also attended.
Nov 14, 2003 · The captain of a Staten Island ferry that slammed into a pier, killing 10 people, repeatedly invoked his right against self-incrimination Thursday under questioning by federal investigators.
Nov 26, 2003 · Michael Gansas, captain of the Staten Island ferry that crashed into a pier in October, has been fired by the New York City Department of Transportation for not cooperating with investigators.
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Oct 15, 2003 · Smith, 55, was a 15-year ferry veteran whose record gave no indication of a blood-pressure problem, said City Transportation Commissioner Iris Weinshall. Smith remained hospitalized in critical...
