Nov 27 - Councilman Oswald Feliz backs a bill forcing landlords to post FDNY fire warnings about e-bike batteries. Six dead, 140 injured this year. Fires spark in homes, endanger tenants and delivery workers. The city moves to curb uncertified batteries and inform the public.

Bill requires NYC landlords to display FDNY safety bulletins on e-bike battery fire risks. Introduced by Councilman Oswald Feliz (District 15) on November 27, 2022. The measure responds to at least 140 e-bike battery fires in 2022, with six deaths and 140 injuries. Feliz said, 'We must ensure that products sold in our city are safe for New Yorkers.' The bill restricts uncertified batteries and supports FDNY’s education campaign. The bulletin warns tenants about the dangers of charging and storing e-bike batteries at home. State Senator Liz Krueger also pushes for tighter battery regulations. The council’s action targets a growing threat to vulnerable residents—delivery workers and tenants—who face deadly fires in their homes and workplaces.

• NYC landlords must post FDNY safety bulletin warning of e-bike battery fires, nypost.com, Published 2022-11-27

Nov 23 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the bike’s right rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a northbound bicyclist was struck on the right rear quarter panel by an SUV making a left turn on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - A 31-year-old woman crossing East 58 Street with the signal was struck by a left-turning pickup truck. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The truck showed no damage. The crash occurred in Manhattan near 2 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing East 58 Street at an intersection with the signal when a 2011 Dodge pickup truck making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The vehicle, occupied by a licensed male driver from New York, showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or victim fault is noted. The incident highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - SUV struck e-bike head-on near 2nd Avenue. Cyclist, 44, thrown from bike, face fractured and dislocated. Both vehicles hit front to front. Helmet worn. Midtown street turned violent in seconds.

According to the police report, a southbound e-bike and an eastbound SUV collided head-on on East 38th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The 44-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated face. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name any driver errors. The cyclist wore a helmet at the time of the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or additional vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - A female driver in an SUV struck the rear of a pickup truck on FDR Drive. The impact caused head injuries to the SUV driver, who remained conscious. The crash involved following too closely. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the northbound lanes.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2016 SUV traveling north on FDR Drive rear-ended a pickup truck also heading north. The collision point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV driver suffered head injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash involved three vehicles, with damage concentrated on the rear and front ends. The injured party was the SUV driver, who was the sole occupant of her vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - A 70-year-old man was struck while crossing 1 Avenue at East 59 Street. He was crossing with the signal when hit. The impact fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 1 Avenue and East 59 Street in Manhattan. He was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, resulting in serious injury. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 12 - A Bentley sedan traveling north on FDR Drive lost control on slippery pavement. The driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries. Impact struck the left front bumper. Both occupants wore lap belts and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 1989 Bentley sedan with two male occupants was traveling north on FDR Drive when it collided with an object or surface using its left front bumper. The driver, age 24, and front passenger, age 21, were both injured with contusions and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists slippery pavement as the contributing factor to the crash. There were no indications of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The impact caused center front end damage to the vehicle. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 23 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 23 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 17-year-old male bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and the bike was struck at the center front end. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - A 49-year-old man was struck while crossing East 37 Street at Park Avenue. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The victim suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 37 Street made a left turn at Park Avenue and struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - A pick-up truck struck a sedan on FDR Drive late at night. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on FDR Drive collided with a sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the pick-up and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 45-year-old male driver was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a Manhattan crash. The SUV made a left turn and struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles traveled northeast at impact.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver of a 2018 sedan was injured when a 2019 SUV made a left turn and collided with her vehicle’s left front quarter panel on East 37 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV was traveling northeast and making a left turn, while the sedan was going straight ahead in the same direction. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - A 58-year-old male driver in an SUV suffered a head injury and whiplash on East 20 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male driver operating a 2022 Hyundai SUV on East 20 Street in Manhattan was injured in a crash. The vehicle impacted an object with its right front bumper at the center front end. The driver sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash occurred while the driver was traveling straight ahead. No failure to yield or other driver errors were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - Keith Powers and other Manhattan leaders demand Mayor Adams close streets near Rockefeller Center for the holidays. They cite crushing crowds and danger. Tourists spill into traffic. The city stalls. Pedestrian safety hangs in the balance.

On November 10, 2022, Councilman Keith Powers (District 4) and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine called for Mayor Eric Adams to reinstate holiday street closures around Rockefeller Center. The push follows prior years when two crosstown blocks were closed to cars to protect pedestrians. The matter, described as 'NYC pols push Eric Adams to bring back Rockefeller Center holiday street closures,' highlights the risk: 'The crowds are just enormous... it’s frankly unsafe to have tourists pushed off the sidewalk and stepping into traffic.' Powers and Levine sent a letter on November 1 but received no response. Powers said, 'The crowds are crushing and demand is overflowing.' Both officials support making the closures permanent to prevent pedestrians from being forced into traffic during peak tourist season.

• NYC pols push Eric Adams to bring back Rockefeller Center holiday street closures, nypost.com, Published 2022-11-10

Nov 9 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck his left side. The crash happened in Manhattan near East 54th Street. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a Nissan SUV on East 54th Street in Manhattan. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred, impacting the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing Too Closely as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A taxi struck a bicyclist from behind on East 50th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved following too closely and passenger distraction. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided on East 50th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was riding eastbound and struck at the center front end of his bike by the taxi's right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' front and rear quarter panels respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - A distracted driver struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist on 1 Avenue near East 26 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a car traveling west on 1 Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist at the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, leading to the impact. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - A taxi struck the right rear bumper of a sedan changing lanes on 3 Avenue. The sedan carried four occupants. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash happened at night. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 3 Avenue rear-ended a sedan also heading north. The sedan was changing lanes when the taxi hit its right rear bumper. The taxi driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. Four people were in the sedan. A 53-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - SUV hit a 31-year-old man crossing 3 Avenue. Impact crushed his knee and leg. Blood on the street. No driver errors listed. Manhattan intersection, midday. System failed to protect the walker.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound SUV at the intersection of 3 Avenue and East 22 Street in Manhattan. The SUV's right front bumper hit the man as he crossed. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian hurt in the crosswalk, with no violations recorded for the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 1 - A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on FDR Drive. The driver and front passenger of the sedan suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, leg, foot, and neck. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on FDR Drive rear-ended another vehicle going straight ahead. The sedan's driver and front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and neck. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the other vehicle. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A 65-year-old woman was struck at an East 58 Street intersection. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after a vehicle traveling east on East 58 Street failed to yield right-of-way. The 65-year-old female pedestrian was hit at the intersection, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was conscious and did not have any listed contributing factors to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19