May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 29 - E-scooter struck pedestrian at W 23rd and Sixth. Both men hurt. Police cite failure to yield and inattention. Blood on the crosswalk. City rush hour, no mercy.

An e-scooter driver and a pedestrian collided at W 23rd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. Both men were injured, suffering leg wounds. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet. The report lists driver errors as primary factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.

CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.

• NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-27

Apr 26 - A taxi hit a cyclist on Broadway. The rider was ejected and hurt. The crash left the cyclist bruised and bleeding. Police list no clear cause. The street stays dangerous.

A taxi and a cyclist collided on Broadway at East 21st Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his arm and a contusion, according to the police report. The taxi’s front end struck the back of the bike. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt while the taxi driver and passenger were not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.

A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.

A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - A taxi hit a cyclist at West 42nd and Broadway. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite improper lane usage by both drivers. The street saw blood and broken rhythm.

A taxi and a cyclist collided at West 42nd Street and Broadway in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, both the taxi driver and the cyclist were making left turns when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The taxi's right front bumper was damaged. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - Sedan veered on 8th Avenue. E-scooter rider thrown, bruised arm, in shock. Unsafe lane change cut through the night. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed cold.

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on 8th Avenue near West 28th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion and shock. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was a contributing factor. The sedan was merging when it struck the e-scooter. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him injured. No blame is assigned to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.

A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.

A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A taxi veered left near 206 Fifth Avenue. Four men on foot were hit. Legs crushed, blood pooled, shock set in. Alcohol played a role. The street did not forgive.

Four pedestrians were struck and injured by a taxi making a left turn near 206 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'a taxi turned left into the night and struck four men on foot. One bled from the leg. Another’s foot was crushed. A 65-year-old man stared, in shock, at his broken knee. Alcohol was involved.' The crash data lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The injuries ranged from severe bleeding and crush injuries to shock. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.

A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - City Council and Mayor slash shed permits, force faster repairs. New laws demand brighter lights, stricter deadlines, and design upgrades. Council Members Powers and Bottcher drive the push. The city aims to reclaim sidewalks from decades of dark, lingering scaffolding.

On April 18, 2025, the City Council passed and Mayor Eric Adams signed a five-bill package to overhaul sidewalk shed and scaffolding rules. The bills—Intro. 393-A, 391-A, 394-A (sponsored by Council Member Keith Powers), and Intro. 660-A, 661-A (sponsored by Council Member Erik Bottcher)—cut shed permit durations from one year to three months, double required lighting, and impose new penalties for delays. The matter summary states: 'New laws are set to finally tackle the scourge of unsightly sidewalk construction sheds and scaffolding structures around the city.' Powers said, 'This package of legislation puts forward reforms to fundamentally change our approach to scaffolding while ensuring safety is still the top priority.' Bottcher added, 'It’s time we cut back the endless sidewalk sheds that block our light.' The reforms target over 400 miles of lingering scaffolding, aiming to restore light and space to city sidewalks.

• Shed-locked no more: New laws to crackdown on lingering scaffolding, amny.com, Published 2025-04-18

Apr 16 - Assembly bill A 7997 lets speed cameras catch drivers hiding or altering plates. It extends camera use in school zones. Lawmakers push to close loopholes that shield reckless drivers from accountability.

Assembly bill A 7997, now in sponsorship, aims to expand photo speed violation monitoring in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Deborah Glick with co-sponsors Jo Anne Simon, John Zaccaro Jr., Linda Rosenthal, and Tony Simone, was introduced on April 16, 2025. It 'permits the use of photo speed violation monitoring systems in New York City for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction, concealment, and/or distortion; extends provisions permitting the use of speed cameras in certain school zones.' By targeting plate obstruction, the bill seeks to stop drivers from dodging speed camera enforcement, a move that could help protect pedestrians and cyclists from repeat offenders.

• File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 14 - A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.

A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - A cyclist hit a woman crossing with the signal at E 42nd and Madison. She suffered a bruised shoulder. The crash left her conscious but hurt. No driver errors were listed. Danger remains at the intersection.

A 27-year-old woman was injured when a cyclist struck her as she crossed E 42nd Street at Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. She sustained a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or helmet use were noted in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians at busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.

• Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12

Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.

• Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash, ABC7, Published 2025-04-11

Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.

Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 1233-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10