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 10
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Severe Bleeding 13
▸ Severe Lacerations 12
▸ Concussion 15
▸ Whiplash 86
▸ Contusion/Bruise 166
▸ Abrasion 153
▸ Pain/Nausea 32
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.
CloseAbout these numbers
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.
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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East 34th and 2nd: a woman in the crosswalk, a driver turning right
Manhattan CB6: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025
Just after 1 PM on Oct 10, at E 34th St and 2nd Ave, a 77‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a right‑turning driver; police recorded the driver’s distraction and failure to yield. Source.
This Week
- Oct 5: A man walking at E 47th St and 3rd Ave was hit by a northbound sedan at the intersection. Open Data.
- Oct 2: A person on a bike was injured at E 25th St and 1st Ave after a westbound SUV went straight. Open Data.
- Oct 1: A 26‑year‑old cyclist was ejected and injured at E 17th St and 3rd Ave in a collision involving a taxi. Open Data.
The count does not stop
Since 2022, Manhattan CB6 has recorded 12 people killed and 2,759 injured across 4,706 crashes. Data.
This year, four people have died here. By this point last year, it was zero. Crashes are down to 925 from 977, and injuries to 561 from 610, while serious injuries edged up to 10 from 9. Stats.
On Jul 29, 2025, a 65‑year‑old man on a bike was killed at E 15th St and 2nd Ave. Crash record.
Early on Oct 10, a bicyclist was “struck and killed by a dump truck on the FDR Drive near 23rd Street in Manhattan,” police said. Gothamist.
Where the blood pools
Injury peaks at the evening rush. The 4 PM hour saw 181 injuries; 7 PM saw 157. Open Data.
Hot corridors repeat. FDR Drive and 1st Avenue each top the local list for the severest harm. Open Data.
Police records name familiar failures: inattention/distraction (86 injuries), disregarding signals (32), and failure to yield (26). Open Data.
Trucks and buses have killed two people walking here. Open Data.
What leaders can do now
This board includes Council District District 4, Assembly District AD 74, and State Senate District SD 59. Albany already gave the city tools to slow cars. The Senate advanced a speed‑limiter bill for repeat offenders: S 4045. Sen. Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee. Open States. In the Assembly, A 2299 has local backing: Assembly Member Harvey Epstein is a co‑sponsor. Source.
At the city level, congestion pricing hardware sits idle after the program’s pause. Council Member Keith Powers said the state “should take advantage of this very expensive infrastructure in Midtown,” pushing to redeploy it for enforcement. NY Post.
Local fixes are not theory. Daylighting corners, hardened turns, and leading pedestrian intervals protect people where drivers fail. FDR Drive and 1st Avenue need it most. Target trucks at those hotspots and the evening hours when injuries spike.
Slow the cars, stop the repeats
The pattern is plain on these blocks: turning drivers hit people in the crosswalk; distraction and failure to yield repeat. Four dead this year. Zero by this time last year. The Assembly can pass the speed‑limiter bill; the city can lower speeds and harden the turns. Start here.
Take one step now. Ask your officials to act: /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-15
- Bronx advocates score win in debate over Cross-Bronx highway rehab plans, Gothamist, Published 2025-10-10
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- $500M of taxpayer dough wasted? Hochul, MTA lack Plan B for NYC congestion pricing infrastructure, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-08
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831391 - Persons , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-15
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Harvey Epstein
District 74
Council Member Keith Powers
District 4
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
District 59
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB6 Manhattan Community Board 6 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 17, District 4, AD 74, SD 59.
It contains Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, Gramercy, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, United Nations.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 6
6S 4804
Krueger votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
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Driver Inattention Injures Child Crossing E 23rd▸May 5 - A distracted driver struck a 12-year-old boy crossing E 23rd Street with the signal. The child suffered a bruised arm. The crash happened in Manhattan. The driver failed to pay attention.
A 12-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing E 23rd Street at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when a driver, traveling south, struck him. The boy suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The child was following the signal. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving.
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SUVs Collide on E 30th, Driver Injured▸May 4 - Two SUVs crashed at E 30th and 2nd Ave. One driver suffered neck pain. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Streets stopped.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at E 30th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. One driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Both vehicles sustained damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist injuries. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore right-of-way and traffic signals. No other contributing factors were cited.
3
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash▸May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Powers votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸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.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
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SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on E 59th▸Apr 28 - SUV struck cyclist turning left on E 59th. Driver inattention listed. Cyclist suffered leg injury. Streets unforgiving. Impact leaves bruises and questions.
A station wagon SUV hit a cyclist making a left turn on E 59th Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was injured in the knee and lower leg, suffering a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were on the part of the SUV driver. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers are distracted.
28
Taxi Strikes Pedestrians in Crosswalk on E 28th▸Apr 28 - Taxi turned left. Two pedestrians crossing with signal. One hurt, one child shaken. Driver failed to yield. Impact at intersection. Streets unforgiving. System failed the walkers.
A taxi making a left turn on E 28th Street struck two pedestrians, a 6-year-old boy and a 25-year-old woman, as they crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection, with the taxi’s center front end hitting the pedestrians. Driver error—failure to yield—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing 1st Avenue▸Apr 28 - A taxi turned left on 1st Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell, torn and bleeding. The driver stayed put. Blood marked the street.
A taxi struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. The crash left the pedestrian injured across her entire body.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸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.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
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Cyclists Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
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Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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.
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Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-21
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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.
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Shed-locked no more: New laws to crackdown on lingering scaffolding,
amny.com,
Published 2025-04-18
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
5
Driver Inattention Injures Child Crossing E 23rd▸May 5 - A distracted driver struck a 12-year-old boy crossing E 23rd Street with the signal. The child suffered a bruised arm. The crash happened in Manhattan. The driver failed to pay attention.
A 12-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing E 23rd Street at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when a driver, traveling south, struck him. The boy suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The child was following the signal. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving.
4
SUVs Collide on E 30th, Driver Injured▸May 4 - Two SUVs crashed at E 30th and 2nd Ave. One driver suffered neck pain. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Streets stopped.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at E 30th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. One driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Both vehicles sustained damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist injuries. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore right-of-way and traffic signals. No other contributing factors were cited.
3
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash▸May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Powers votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸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.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
28
SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on E 59th▸Apr 28 - SUV struck cyclist turning left on E 59th. Driver inattention listed. Cyclist suffered leg injury. Streets unforgiving. Impact leaves bruises and questions.
A station wagon SUV hit a cyclist making a left turn on E 59th Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was injured in the knee and lower leg, suffering a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were on the part of the SUV driver. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers are distracted.
28
Taxi Strikes Pedestrians in Crosswalk on E 28th▸Apr 28 - Taxi turned left. Two pedestrians crossing with signal. One hurt, one child shaken. Driver failed to yield. Impact at intersection. Streets unforgiving. System failed the walkers.
A taxi making a left turn on E 28th Street struck two pedestrians, a 6-year-old boy and a 25-year-old woman, as they crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection, with the taxi’s center front end hitting the pedestrians. Driver error—failure to yield—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report.
28
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing 1st Avenue▸Apr 28 - A taxi turned left on 1st Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell, torn and bleeding. The driver stayed put. Blood marked the street.
A taxi struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. The crash left the pedestrian injured across her entire body.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸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.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
26
Cyclists Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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.
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Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-21
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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.
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Shed-locked no more: New laws to crackdown on lingering scaffolding,
amny.com,
Published 2025-04-18
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
May 5 - A distracted driver struck a 12-year-old boy crossing E 23rd Street with the signal. The child suffered a bruised arm. The crash happened in Manhattan. The driver failed to pay attention.
A 12-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing E 23rd Street at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when a driver, traveling south, struck him. The boy suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The child was following the signal. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving.
4
SUVs Collide on E 30th, Driver Injured▸May 4 - Two SUVs crashed at E 30th and 2nd Ave. One driver suffered neck pain. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Streets stopped.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at E 30th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. One driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Both vehicles sustained damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist injuries. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore right-of-way and traffic signals. No other contributing factors were cited.
3
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash▸May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Powers votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸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.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
28
SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on E 59th▸Apr 28 - SUV struck cyclist turning left on E 59th. Driver inattention listed. Cyclist suffered leg injury. Streets unforgiving. Impact leaves bruises and questions.
A station wagon SUV hit a cyclist making a left turn on E 59th Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was injured in the knee and lower leg, suffering a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were on the part of the SUV driver. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers are distracted.
28
Taxi Strikes Pedestrians in Crosswalk on E 28th▸Apr 28 - Taxi turned left. Two pedestrians crossing with signal. One hurt, one child shaken. Driver failed to yield. Impact at intersection. Streets unforgiving. System failed the walkers.
A taxi making a left turn on E 28th Street struck two pedestrians, a 6-year-old boy and a 25-year-old woman, as they crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection, with the taxi’s center front end hitting the pedestrians. Driver error—failure to yield—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing 1st Avenue▸Apr 28 - A taxi turned left on 1st Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell, torn and bleeding. The driver stayed put. Blood marked the street.
A taxi struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. The crash left the pedestrian injured across her entire body.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸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.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
26
Cyclists Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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.
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Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-21
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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.
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Shed-locked no more: New laws to crackdown on lingering scaffolding,
amny.com,
Published 2025-04-18
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
May 4 - Two SUVs crashed at E 30th and 2nd Ave. One driver suffered neck pain. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Streets stopped.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at E 30th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. One driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Both vehicles sustained damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist injuries. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore right-of-way and traffic signals. No other contributing factors were cited.
3
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash▸May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Powers votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸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.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
28
SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on E 59th▸Apr 28 - SUV struck cyclist turning left on E 59th. Driver inattention listed. Cyclist suffered leg injury. Streets unforgiving. Impact leaves bruises and questions.
A station wagon SUV hit a cyclist making a left turn on E 59th Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was injured in the knee and lower leg, suffering a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were on the part of the SUV driver. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers are distracted.
28
Taxi Strikes Pedestrians in Crosswalk on E 28th▸Apr 28 - Taxi turned left. Two pedestrians crossing with signal. One hurt, one child shaken. Driver failed to yield. Impact at intersection. Streets unforgiving. System failed the walkers.
A taxi making a left turn on E 28th Street struck two pedestrians, a 6-year-old boy and a 25-year-old woman, as they crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection, with the taxi’s center front end hitting the pedestrians. Driver error—failure to yield—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report.
28
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing 1st Avenue▸Apr 28 - A taxi turned left on 1st Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell, torn and bleeding. The driver stayed put. Blood marked the street.
A taxi struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. The crash left the pedestrian injured across her entire body.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸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.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
26
Cyclists Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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.
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Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-21
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
- E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Powers votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸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.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
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SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on E 59th▸Apr 28 - SUV struck cyclist turning left on E 59th. Driver inattention listed. Cyclist suffered leg injury. Streets unforgiving. Impact leaves bruises and questions.
A station wagon SUV hit a cyclist making a left turn on E 59th Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was injured in the knee and lower leg, suffering a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were on the part of the SUV driver. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers are distracted.
28
Taxi Strikes Pedestrians in Crosswalk on E 28th▸Apr 28 - Taxi turned left. Two pedestrians crossing with signal. One hurt, one child shaken. Driver failed to yield. Impact at intersection. Streets unforgiving. System failed the walkers.
A taxi making a left turn on E 28th Street struck two pedestrians, a 6-year-old boy and a 25-year-old woman, as they crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection, with the taxi’s center front end hitting the pedestrians. Driver error—failure to yield—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report.
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Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing 1st Avenue▸Apr 28 - A taxi turned left on 1st Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell, torn and bleeding. The driver stayed put. Blood marked the street.
A taxi struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. The crash left the pedestrian injured across her entire body.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸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.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
26
Cyclists Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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.
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Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-21
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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.
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Shed-locked no more: New laws to crackdown on lingering scaffolding,
amny.com,
Published 2025-04-18
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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
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SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on E 59th▸Apr 28 - SUV struck cyclist turning left on E 59th. Driver inattention listed. Cyclist suffered leg injury. Streets unforgiving. Impact leaves bruises and questions.
A station wagon SUV hit a cyclist making a left turn on E 59th Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was injured in the knee and lower leg, suffering a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were on the part of the SUV driver. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers are distracted.
28
Taxi Strikes Pedestrians in Crosswalk on E 28th▸Apr 28 - Taxi turned left. Two pedestrians crossing with signal. One hurt, one child shaken. Driver failed to yield. Impact at intersection. Streets unforgiving. System failed the walkers.
A taxi making a left turn on E 28th Street struck two pedestrians, a 6-year-old boy and a 25-year-old woman, as they crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection, with the taxi’s center front end hitting the pedestrians. Driver error—failure to yield—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report.
28
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing 1st Avenue▸Apr 28 - A taxi turned left on 1st Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell, torn and bleeding. The driver stayed put. Blood marked the street.
A taxi struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. The crash left the pedestrian injured across her entire body.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸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
26
Cyclists Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
Apr 28 - SUV struck cyclist turning left on E 59th. Driver inattention listed. Cyclist suffered leg injury. Streets unforgiving. Impact leaves bruises and questions.
A station wagon SUV hit a cyclist making a left turn on E 59th Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was injured in the knee and lower leg, suffering a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were on the part of the SUV driver. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers are distracted.
28
Taxi Strikes Pedestrians in Crosswalk on E 28th▸Apr 28 - Taxi turned left. Two pedestrians crossing with signal. One hurt, one child shaken. Driver failed to yield. Impact at intersection. Streets unforgiving. System failed the walkers.
A taxi making a left turn on E 28th Street struck two pedestrians, a 6-year-old boy and a 25-year-old woman, as they crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection, with the taxi’s center front end hitting the pedestrians. Driver error—failure to yield—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report.
28
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing 1st Avenue▸Apr 28 - A taxi turned left on 1st Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell, torn and bleeding. The driver stayed put. Blood marked the street.
A taxi struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. The crash left the pedestrian injured across her entire body.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸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.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
26
Cyclists Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
Apr 28 - Taxi turned left. Two pedestrians crossing with signal. One hurt, one child shaken. Driver failed to yield. Impact at intersection. Streets unforgiving. System failed the walkers.
A taxi making a left turn on E 28th Street struck two pedestrians, a 6-year-old boy and a 25-year-old woman, as they crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection, with the taxi’s center front end hitting the pedestrians. Driver error—failure to yield—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report.
28
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing 1st Avenue▸Apr 28 - A taxi turned left on 1st Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell, torn and bleeding. The driver stayed put. Blood marked the street.
A taxi struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. The crash left the pedestrian injured across her entire body.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸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
26
Cyclists Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
Apr 28 - A taxi turned left on 1st Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell, torn and bleeding. The driver stayed put. Blood marked the street.
A taxi struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. The crash left the pedestrian injured across her entire body.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸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
26
Cyclists Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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
26
Cyclists Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded▸Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
Apr 26 - Two cyclists struck at 2nd Avenue and East 36th. Both hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal met flesh. System failed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two bicyclists, a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured in a crash at 2nd Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision involved two bikes and a sedan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists suffered injuries—one to the leg, the other to the arm. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when drivers or riders ignore traffic controls.
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 22nd and 2nd▸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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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.
23
Cyclist Injured in Right-Turn Collision on E 21st▸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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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.
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens▸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
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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
18
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on 2nd Ave▸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.
18
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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.
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Sidewalk Shed Reform▸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.
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Shed-locked no more: New laws to crackdown on lingering scaffolding,
amny.com,
Published 2025-04-18
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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
13
Distracted Drivers Collide at 1st Avenue and 30th▸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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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.
12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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
10
SUV and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue, Two Hurt▸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.
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.