Apr 24 - A sedan hit a woman crossing at E 22nd and 2nd. She suffered a bruised leg. The car kept going straight. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan traveling south on 2nd Avenue struck a 33-year-old woman as she crossed E 22nd Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The driver and two occupants in the sedan were not reported injured. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the risks at this Manhattan crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - A cyclist riding west on E 21st struck by turning vehicle. Rider ejected, arm injured. Failure to yield listed. Shock followed. Manhattan street, morning crash.

A 26-year-old male cyclist was injured on E 21st Street at Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash occurred when a vehicle making a right turn failed to yield the right-of-way. The cyclist, traveling straight, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was in shock after impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report. Systemic danger persists at city intersections where drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - Metal bolts crashed through a windshield in Queens. Glass exploded over the passenger. The No. 7 train rumbled above. Danger rained down. This was not the first time. The system failed to shield those below.

ABC7 reported on April 21, 2025, that debris from the No. 7 subway train fell onto a car at Queens Plaza, shattering the windshield and denting the hood. Rahimi, the driver, said, "We were driving right off here. Something fell off the train, damaging the windshield." Passenger Malnick described, "A bolt hit and then right away just the sound of glass exploding and glass all over me." The incident echoes previous cases: in 2019, falling debris from elevated tracks struck vehicles three times in a month. The MTA responded then by intensifying inspections, but the problem persists. The agency now says it is investigating and will inspect the area. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing risks from aging infrastructure above city streets.

• Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-21

Apr 18 - A sedan turned left and hit a cyclist riding south on 2nd Ave. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan making a left turn on 2nd Ave at E 56th St struck a southbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers do not yield. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver or other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810124 - 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 13 - Two vehicles crashed at 1st Avenue and 30th. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

A pick-up truck and a convertible collided at 1st Avenue and East 30th Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver bruised, the rest unhurt. The report lists no other errors or factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal at 2nd Avenue. She suffered a head injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. The street saw shock and blood. The system failed her.

A sedan traveling south on 2nd Avenue struck a 28-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and was in shock. The driver, a 67-year-old woman, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left a pedestrian hurt while the vehicle showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805932 - 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 - Metal crashes on 3rd Avenue. A woman’s leg breaks the silence. A man’s neck snaps back. Sirens cut through Midtown. The city keeps moving.

A Ford SUV and a Tesla sedan crashed at 3rd Avenue and East 48th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Ford’s left front and Tesla’s right front collided. A 28-year-old woman driving the Ford suffered a leg injury. A 25-year-old man riding as a front passenger was hurt in the neck. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The city’s traffic did not stop.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Apr 9 - Seven lawmakers demand Mayor Adams open the Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The project sits finished. Cyclists and walkers still cram into a narrow, crash-prone lane. Delays keep thousands at risk. City Hall stalls. Advocates plan protest. Danger lingers.

On April 9, 2025, seven elected officials—including Council Members Julie Won and Julie Menin—sent a public letter demanding Mayor Adams open the long-promised Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The Department of Transportation had planned to open the dedicated walkway on March 16, but the mayor's office intervened, citing the need for a briefing. The lawmakers wrote, 'The reasons given for this delay are not satisfactory, as all communications from the DOT have indicated that the project is complete and ready to open to the public.' They warned, 'Any further delays to this project that is otherwise ready to open will unnecessarily put at risk the thousands of New Yorkers who cycle and walk the current shared path every day.' The project, in the works since at least 2017, remains stalled. Cyclists and pedestrians are forced to share a cramped, hazardous lane. City Hall insists on more review, while advocates plan a protest ribbon-cutting.

• Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 9 - Seven lawmakers demand Mayor Adams open the Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The project sits finished. Cyclists and walkers still cram into a narrow, crash-prone lane. Delays keep thousands at risk. City Hall stalls. Advocates plan protest. Danger lingers.

On April 9, 2025, seven elected officials—including Council Members Julie Won and Julie Menin—sent a public letter demanding Mayor Adams open the long-promised Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The Department of Transportation had planned to open the dedicated walkway on March 16, but the mayor's office intervened, citing the need for a briefing. The lawmakers wrote, 'The reasons given for this delay are not satisfactory, as all communications from the DOT have indicated that the project is complete and ready to open to the public.' They warned, 'Any further delays to this project that is otherwise ready to open will unnecessarily put at risk the thousands of New Yorkers who cycle and walk the current shared path every day.' The project, in the works since at least 2017, remains stalled. Cyclists and pedestrians are forced to share a cramped, hazardous lane. City Hall insists on more review, while advocates plan a protest ribbon-cutting.

• Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 9 - Seven lawmakers demand Mayor Adams open the Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The project sits finished. Cyclists and walkers still cram into a narrow, crash-prone lane. Delays keep thousands at risk. City Hall stalls. Advocates plan protest. Danger lingers.

On April 9, 2025, seven elected officials—including Council Members Julie Won and Julie Menin—sent a public letter demanding Mayor Adams open the long-promised Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path. The Department of Transportation had planned to open the dedicated walkway on March 16, but the mayor's office intervened, citing the need for a briefing. The lawmakers wrote, 'The reasons given for this delay are not satisfactory, as all communications from the DOT have indicated that the project is complete and ready to open to the public.' They warned, 'Any further delays to this project that is otherwise ready to open will unnecessarily put at risk the thousands of New Yorkers who cycle and walk the current shared path every day.' The project, in the works since at least 2017, remains stalled. Cyclists and pedestrians are forced to share a cramped, hazardous lane. City Hall insists on more review, while advocates plan a protest ribbon-cutting.

• Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 8 - SUV slammed into sedan on FDR Drive. One woman, 67, hurt. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A rear-end collision on FDR Drive involved a sedan and an SUV, both heading south. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' A 67-year-old female passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Other occupants, including two drivers and several passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited driver error—following too closely—as the main contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.

• Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen, Patch, Published 2025-04-07

Apr 6 - A Ford SUV hit a cyclist at Irving Place and East 17th. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. No damage to vehicles. Night streets, sharp impact.

A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a 24-year-old male cyclist traveling south on Irving Place at East 17th Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 4 - Taxi struck van from behind on Third Avenue. Two people hurt. Police cite following too closely. Metal and glass. Neck and head injuries. Streets unforgiving. No room for error.

A taxi crashed into the rear of a van at 447 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. Two occupants were injured: a 38-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash, and a 49-year-old female rear passenger sustained a head contusion. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling north and struck at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A taxi hit a 62-year-old cyclist on East 52nd. The man suffered head trauma and lost consciousness. The crash left the bike undamaged. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A taxi and a bicycle collided at East 52nd Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The 62-year-old male cyclist was struck and suffered a head injury, losing consciousness. According to the police report, all contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The taxi's front end was damaged, but the bike showed no damage. No driver errors are specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted after the lack of identified driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.

According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.

• Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03