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Adams’s new delivery unit launches in 2028. Forty-five peace officers, no real power. Critics say it targets riders, not bosses. Streets stay risky. No clear safety gains for walkers or cyclists.

""I am not supportive of criminal penalties."" -- Gale A. Brewer

Bill: Department of Sustainable Delivery, announced July 7, 2025. Status: Launch set for 2028 as a 45-person team within DOT. No standalone department. Council Member Gale Brewer and advocates oppose criminal penalties for delivery workers. Brewer pushes Intro. 20, requiring app companies to provide safety gear and training. Critics say the mayor’s plan punishes riders, not companies. Safety analysts note: 'No direct changes to infrastructure, enforcement, or policy for vulnerable road users; no clear safety impact can be determined.' The council may break up the plan and advance its own bills.

• Eric Adams’s ‘Dept. of Sustainable Delivery’ Isn’t Actually A Department, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-07

Duffy urges Americans to drive to Central Park. His campaign invites more cars into crowded streets. More traffic means more risk for people walking and biking. NYC’s safety takes a hit.

On July 3, 2025, Yoshi Omi-Jarrett responded to federal Secretary Sean Duffy’s 'Great American Road Trip' campaign. The campaign, covered by Streetsblog NYC, pushes Americans to drive to landmarks like Central Park. Council Member Gale Brewer slammed the idea, saying, 'No! And no cars are allowed in Central Park!' Critics note Duffy’s plan ignores New York’s transit strengths and threatens vulnerable road users. Safety analysts warn: 'Encouraging more driving in transit-rich, congested areas increases vehicle traffic, which raises risks for pedestrians and cyclists and undermines mode shift toward safer, more equitable transportation.'

• Sean Duffy’s ‘Great America Road Trip’ Wants You to Drive to Central Park, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-03

Garbage truck with bad brakes struck van on Broadway. One driver hurt. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Streets failed to protect. System error, not fate.

A van and a garbage truck collided on Broadway at West 95th Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 65, suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Brakes Defective' on the garbage truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left the van damaged on the right side and the truck at the front. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a truck with faulty brakes onto city streets. No helmet or signal issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.

• Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-02

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

A sedan reversed into a woman working in the street. She fell, hurt her hip, and lost consciousness. Police cite unsafe backing. The car showed no damage. The street was Manhattan. The pain was real.

A sedan struck a 39-year-old woman working in the roadway near 808 Columbus Ave in Manhattan. She suffered a hip injury and lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was 'Backing Unsafely.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The sedan showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing, as listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a scooter on Broadway. The scooter rider suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. No one else was reported hurt.

A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Broadway at West 65th Street in Manhattan. The 34-year-old scooter rider, a woman, was injured in the arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan occupants. The scooter rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by inattention behind the wheel. The impact left the vulnerable rider hurt while the sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A cyclist crashed on Riverside Drive. He broke his neck. The police report cites confusion as a factor. No other vehicles were involved. The street stayed silent after the impact.

A 44-year-old male cyclist was injured while riding south on Riverside Drive near West 84th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were reported. The incident underscores the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A limo driver lost consciousness on Amsterdam Avenue. The crash left a 71-year-old man bleeding from the face. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut through the Upper West Side air.

A crash at 200 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan involved a limo and two SUVs. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Lost Consciousness.' A 71-year-old male passenger suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured man was not ejected and wore a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers lose control behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A stolen box truck crashed into a Midtown building. The front awning buckled under the force. No injuries. Police detained a person of interest. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent. The city watched, unblinking.

CBS New York reported on June 23, 2025, that a stolen box truck struck a building in Midtown Manhattan, damaging the front awning. According to police, 'no one was hurt and a person of interest was taken into custody.' The incident highlights the risk posed by unauthorized drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles. The crash did not result in injuries, but the impact damaged property and disrupted the area. The report underscores ongoing concerns about vehicle theft and the potential for harm in dense urban environments, where even a single reckless act can threaten public safety.

• Stolen Truck Slams Midtown Building, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-23

A taxi and a pickup slammed together on Columbus Ave. One driver, dazed, suffered a head injury. Metal bent. Streets stayed dangerous. No clear cause named by police.

A taxi and a pickup truck crashed on Columbus Ave near West 68th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was described as incoherent. The 81-year-old pickup driver was not reported injured. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus turned left on Amsterdam. The driver failed to yield. A 55-year-old man crossing with the signal was hit. His leg broke. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A bus struck a 55-year-old man crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 94th Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The man suffered a fractured leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported among the bus occupants. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A parked Ford and a bronze Toyota touched in Manhattan. An investigator cuffed the young driver on the spot. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office is investigating. No injuries reported. Tension hung in the air.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-20), a minor collision occurred in Manhattan when a civilian's Toyota touched a parked Ford Expedition belonging to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ security detail. The investigator, Nelson Yu, a retired NYPD detective, immediately confronted and handcuffed the young woman driver, demanding identification. A witness described, 'He jumped out and cuffed her on the spot. No questions, no warning.' The woman was reportedly driving without a license. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office stated, 'OAG is investigating this matter internally and will not have further comment at this time.' The incident highlights the use of force and protocol in minor traffic incidents involving law enforcement personnel.

• Security Detail Cuffs Woman After Fender-Bender, New York Post, Published 2025-06-20

A cyclist, forty-three, struck a pedestrian on East Drive near 97th Street. The crash ended his life. Central Park’s paths turned deadly. The city’s promise of safe passage failed. Another vulnerable road user lost to impact.

Gothamist reported on June 19, 2025, that a 43-year-old cyclist died after colliding with a pedestrian in Central Park. The crash occurred on East Drive near 97th Street, according to the NYPD. The article states, "A 43-year-old cyclist died after colliding with a pedestrian in Central Park." No details were given about the pedestrian’s condition or the circumstances leading to the collision. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists and pedestrians sharing crowded park roads. The report underscores ongoing concerns about safety infrastructure and traffic management in one of New York City’s busiest public spaces.

• Cyclist Killed After Central Park Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-19

A cyclist hit a 75-year-old man crossing Riverside Blvd. The man suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash left him semiconscious. The cyclist was not hurt.

A 75-year-old pedestrian was struck by a cyclist while crossing Riverside Blvd at W 70 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding, and was found semiconscious. The cyclist, a 56-year-old man, was not injured. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. No mention was made of helmet use or signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Sedan and pickup collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Brakes failed. Driver injured. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. System failed. Lives changed in a moment.

A sedan and a pickup truck crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver suffered a knee and leg injury. Three passengers were involved. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was the contributing factor. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the pickup’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16