About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 3
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 11
▸ Concussion 10
▸ Whiplash 33
▸ Contusion/Bruise 94
▸ Abrasion 48
▸ Pain/Nausea 21
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 101
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2022 Whbk Me/Be Suburban (LTJ3931) – 144 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW5596) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Blood on the Crosswalk: Manhattan’s Streets Still Kill
Manhattan CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 27, 2025
The Toll in the Streets
A man steps off the curb. A car does not stop. The numbers pile up. In the last twelve months, 243 people were injured in traffic crashes in Manhattan CB1. Six were seriously hurt. One did not survive. The dead do not speak. The wounded carry scars.
Just last month, a cyclist was left with severe head wounds after a crash at Canal and Lafayette. A sedan struck an 88-year-old man crossing Centre Street. He bled from the head. He survived, but the street did not forgive. These are not rare events. They are the city’s heartbeat.
Who Pays the Price
Cars and trucks did the most harm. They killed one, seriously injured three, and left 150 more with lesser wounds. Motorcycles and mopeds hurt ten. Bikes injured twenty-four. The numbers do not lie. The pain is not shared equally. The old, the young, the ones on foot or on two wheels—they pay the price.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Local leaders have taken some steps. Council Member Christopher Marte voted to legalize jaywalking, ending a law that punished the desperate and the distracted. He co-sponsored bills to ban parking near crosswalks and require protected bike lanes. These are good steps. But the pace is slow. The streets do not wait.
“A 43 year-old Bronx resident…died on June 18 after flying from an e-bike and striking his head on the curb,” reported West Side Spirit. The city investigates. The family grieves. The crosswalk stays the same.
The Work Ahead
Every crash is a policy failure. Every delay is a risk. The city has the power to lower speed limits, redesign streets, and enforce the law. The council can act. The mayor can act. The time for waiting is over.
Call your council member. Demand safer speeds. Demand protected crossings. Demand action. The next victim is only a step away.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Stolen Truck Slams Midtown Building, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-23
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-27
- Cyclist Killed After Central Park Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-19
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
- Stolen Truck Slams Midtown Building, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-23
- Unlicensed Driver Kills Harlem Pedestrian, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23
- D-Minus! The Albany Report Card for 2025, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-25
- E-Bike Rider Killed in Park Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-19
- StreetsPAC Ranks Lander #1 for Mayor, Offers Other Picks for Comptroller, Beeps and Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-17
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Bill, Citing Streetsblog’s Coverage of Unsafe School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-24
- Komanoff: For Congestion Pricing, I’ll Eat Crow, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-07
- File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03
Other Representatives
District 65
Room 302, 64 Fulton St., New York, NY 10038
Room 429, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 1
65 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
212-587-3159
250 Broadway, Suite 1815, New York, NY 10007
212-587-3159
District 27
Room 2011, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Room 512, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB1 Manhattan Community Board 1 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 1, District 1, AD 65, SD 27.
It contains Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, The Battery-Governors Island-Ellis Island-Liberty Island.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 1
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Sedan driver rear-ends taxi on Canal▸Sep 7 - A southbound sedan driver hit a taxi's rear on Canal near Broadway before dawn. The taxi driver suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a southbound sedan driver hit the back of a southbound taxi on Canal Street at Broadway at 1:50 a.m. in Manhattan. The taxi showed right-rear bumper damage; the sedan had front-end damage. The 38-year-old male taxi driver was injured with a head abrasion. The 30-year-old female sedan driver was listed as uninjured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The report notes both drivers were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Cyclist hurt by parked SUV on Chambers▸Sep 4 - Near 200 Chambers St, a driver in a parked BMW SUV was in a crash with a cyclist moving east. Impact to the SUV’s right-side doors and the bike’s front. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police cited Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Other Vehicular.
A 32-year-old bicyclist was hurt near 200 Chambers St in Manhattan. A driver in a 2024 BMW SUV was listed as parked. The bike was recorded eastbound. According to the police report, the point of impact was the SUV’s right-side doors and the bike’s center front end at 13:50. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Other Vehicular” as contributing factors. The rider suffered a contusion to the elbow and hand and was conscious. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No additional injuries were detailed in the data. The record shows a common crash at the curb: a parked driver’s doors in the path of a person on a bike.
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
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SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
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Taxi Cuts Off Moped on Canal Street▸Aug 27 - The driver of a taxi struck the right side of a passing moped on Canal Street. The 62-year-old moped driver fell and suffered an abrasion and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper."
A taxi struck a moped eastbound near 272 Canal St. The driver of the moped, a 62-year-old man, suffered an abrasion and trauma to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Vehicle records list the moped as 'Passing' and the taxi as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The driver of the taxi struck the moped's right side with his right front bumper. A box truck nearby registered no damage. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the driver as the error that set the crash in motion.
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Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
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Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
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Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Charles Fall Notes Midtown Amenity Closures Hurt Tenants▸Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.
Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.
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Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-19
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Taxi Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
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Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
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Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
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Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
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Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
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Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
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Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
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Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
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Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
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Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Sep 7 - A southbound sedan driver hit a taxi's rear on Canal near Broadway before dawn. The taxi driver suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a southbound sedan driver hit the back of a southbound taxi on Canal Street at Broadway at 1:50 a.m. in Manhattan. The taxi showed right-rear bumper damage; the sedan had front-end damage. The 38-year-old male taxi driver was injured with a head abrasion. The 30-year-old female sedan driver was listed as uninjured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The report notes both drivers were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Cyclist hurt by parked SUV on Chambers▸Sep 4 - Near 200 Chambers St, a driver in a parked BMW SUV was in a crash with a cyclist moving east. Impact to the SUV’s right-side doors and the bike’s front. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police cited Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Other Vehicular.
A 32-year-old bicyclist was hurt near 200 Chambers St in Manhattan. A driver in a 2024 BMW SUV was listed as parked. The bike was recorded eastbound. According to the police report, the point of impact was the SUV’s right-side doors and the bike’s center front end at 13:50. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Other Vehicular” as contributing factors. The rider suffered a contusion to the elbow and hand and was conscious. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No additional injuries were detailed in the data. The record shows a common crash at the curb: a parked driver’s doors in the path of a person on a bike.
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
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SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
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Taxi Cuts Off Moped on Canal Street▸Aug 27 - The driver of a taxi struck the right side of a passing moped on Canal Street. The 62-year-old moped driver fell and suffered an abrasion and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper."
A taxi struck a moped eastbound near 272 Canal St. The driver of the moped, a 62-year-old man, suffered an abrasion and trauma to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Vehicle records list the moped as 'Passing' and the taxi as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The driver of the taxi struck the moped's right side with his right front bumper. A box truck nearby registered no damage. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the driver as the error that set the crash in motion.
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Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
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Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
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Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Charles Fall Notes Midtown Amenity Closures Hurt Tenants▸Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.
Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.
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Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-19
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Taxi Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
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Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
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Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
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Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
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Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
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Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Sep 4 - Near 200 Chambers St, a driver in a parked BMW SUV was in a crash with a cyclist moving east. Impact to the SUV’s right-side doors and the bike’s front. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police cited Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Other Vehicular.
A 32-year-old bicyclist was hurt near 200 Chambers St in Manhattan. A driver in a 2024 BMW SUV was listed as parked. The bike was recorded eastbound. According to the police report, the point of impact was the SUV’s right-side doors and the bike’s center front end at 13:50. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Other Vehicular” as contributing factors. The rider suffered a contusion to the elbow and hand and was conscious. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No additional injuries were detailed in the data. The record shows a common crash at the curb: a parked driver’s doors in the path of a person on a bike.
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
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Taxi Cuts Off Moped on Canal Street▸Aug 27 - The driver of a taxi struck the right side of a passing moped on Canal Street. The 62-year-old moped driver fell and suffered an abrasion and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper."
A taxi struck a moped eastbound near 272 Canal St. The driver of the moped, a 62-year-old man, suffered an abrasion and trauma to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Vehicle records list the moped as 'Passing' and the taxi as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The driver of the taxi struck the moped's right side with his right front bumper. A box truck nearby registered no damage. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the driver as the error that set the crash in motion.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Charles Fall Notes Midtown Amenity Closures Hurt Tenants▸Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.
Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.
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Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-19
18
Taxi Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
15
Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
- It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
27
Taxi Cuts Off Moped on Canal Street▸Aug 27 - The driver of a taxi struck the right side of a passing moped on Canal Street. The 62-year-old moped driver fell and suffered an abrasion and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper."
A taxi struck a moped eastbound near 272 Canal St. The driver of the moped, a 62-year-old man, suffered an abrasion and trauma to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Vehicle records list the moped as 'Passing' and the taxi as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The driver of the taxi struck the moped's right side with his right front bumper. A box truck nearby registered no damage. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the driver as the error that set the crash in motion.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Charles Fall Notes Midtown Amenity Closures Hurt Tenants▸Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.
Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.
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Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-19
18
Taxi Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
15
Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
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Taxi Cuts Off Moped on Canal Street▸Aug 27 - The driver of a taxi struck the right side of a passing moped on Canal Street. The 62-year-old moped driver fell and suffered an abrasion and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper."
A taxi struck a moped eastbound near 272 Canal St. The driver of the moped, a 62-year-old man, suffered an abrasion and trauma to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Vehicle records list the moped as 'Passing' and the taxi as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The driver of the taxi struck the moped's right side with his right front bumper. A box truck nearby registered no damage. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the driver as the error that set the crash in motion.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Charles Fall Notes Midtown Amenity Closures Hurt Tenants▸Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.
Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.
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Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-19
18
Taxi Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
15
Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 27 - The driver of a taxi struck the right side of a passing moped on Canal Street. The 62-year-old moped driver fell and suffered an abrasion and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper."
A taxi struck a moped eastbound near 272 Canal St. The driver of the moped, a 62-year-old man, suffered an abrasion and trauma to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Vehicle records list the moped as 'Passing' and the taxi as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The driver of the taxi struck the moped's right side with his right front bumper. A box truck nearby registered no damage. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the driver as the error that set the crash in motion.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Charles Fall Notes Midtown Amenity Closures Hurt Tenants▸Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.
Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.
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Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-19
18
Taxi Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
15
Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Charles Fall Notes Midtown Amenity Closures Hurt Tenants▸Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.
Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.
-
Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-19
18
Taxi Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
15
Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Charles Fall Notes Midtown Amenity Closures Hurt Tenants▸Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.
Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.
-
Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-19
18
Taxi Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
15
Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Charles Fall Notes Midtown Amenity Closures Hurt Tenants▸Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.
Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.
-
Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-19
18
Taxi Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
15
Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.
Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.
- Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-19
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Taxi Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
15
Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 18 - A taxi driver turned right on Lafayette at Canal and hit a 53-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Both drivers were making right turns northbound on Lafayette at Canal. The taxi driver turned right and struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm trauma, was recorded in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage included the bicycle’s center front end and the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and left-side doors. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Driver error listed: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. Police coded the bicyclist’s injury severity as 3.
15
Taxi and pickup collide on Canal▸Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 15 - A taxi turning right met a northbound pickup changing lanes on Canal at Church. Metal hit. A rear-seat passenger in the cab was hurt. Police cite bad lane use and tailgating. The street funnels speed. The system failed the person who paid the fare.
A taxi making a right turn on Canal Street at Church Street struck a northbound pickup that was changing lanes. A 25-year-old rear-seat passenger in the cab was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Following Too Closely.” The data lists driver behaviors including Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly among involved motorists. The pickup showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the taxi had front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but a passenger was hurt in a routine turn-and-merge conflict. The crash underscores driver errors in a tight corridor where traffic stacks and shifts.
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Calls Coney Casino Plan Harmful to Pedestrians▸Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.
On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.
- Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Canal Street Speed Cut▸Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.
On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.
- Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
7
Driver Turning Left Hits Pedestrian on West St▸Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 7 - A driver turning left on West St hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed left-front damage.
An SUV making a left turn on West St at N Moore St struck a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed man, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police recorded the pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the left front bumper. Vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified in the report.
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
- Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07
7
Fall Considers Canadian Enforcement Strategies for New York▸Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.
On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.
- Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07