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 16
▸ Crush Injuries 6
▸ Severe Bleeding 19
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 22
▸ Whiplash 39
▸ Contusion/Bruise 114
▸ Abrasion 87
▸ Pain/Nausea 33
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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Two people, one street, one driver backing up
Manhattan CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 1, 2025
On Oct 24, 2025, on W 76th Street near 216, a driver backing an SUV hit a 34‑year‑old woman and a 7‑year‑old girl outside a crosswalk. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience as factors (NYC Open Data).
The toll does not stop
Since 2022, people walking here have paid with their lives. Nine pedestrians have been killed in Manhattan CB7, with 397 more injured, alongside two cyclists killed and hundreds hurt (NYC Open Data). The deaths come on ordinary corners: Amsterdam Avenue at W 96th Street, where a left‑turning SUV killed a 69‑year‑old woman on Nov 12, 2024 (NYC Open Data); Cathedral Parkway at Manhattan Avenue, where a 13‑year‑old girl was killed on Oct 24, 2024 (NYC Open Data).
The pattern is steady. This year, crashes in this district are up 2.8% from last year to 693, and deaths rose from 2 to 6 (NYC Open Data). Late afternoons are cruel: at 2 PM alone, three people were killed across the period; at 4 PM, five people suffered serious injuries (NYC Open Data).
Where it hurts
Broadway, Amsterdam Avenue, Columbus Avenue, West End Avenue, and the Henry Hudson Parkway are repeat sites for injuries and death in this district (NYC Open Data). Police reports here name failure to yield, inattention/distraction, disregarding traffic controls, and unsafe speed among the recorded factors in crashes that kill and maim (NYC Open Data).
These are not acts of God. A left turn. A glance down. A foot too heavy at the wrong second. People on foot do not walk away from that.
The fixes that are on the table
City law now allows New York to lower speed limits. Albany advanced Sammy’s Law to “allow NYC to lower [the] speed limit to 20 mph,” and advocates said, “Lower speed limits save lives” (amNY). The city can choose to use it.
In Albany, the Stop Super Speeders Act would require repeat violators to use speed‑limiting technology (S4045/A2299) (S 4045, A 2299). Our State Senator Brad Hoylman‑Sigal co‑sponsored S 4045 and voted yes in committee (S 4045). Our Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal co‑sponsored the Assembly version (A 2299) and also backed a bill to expand camera enforcement against plate obstruction and extend speed cameras (A 7997) (A 7997). Our Council Member Gale A. Brewer co‑sponsored a daylighting bill to ban parking near crosswalks (Int 1138‑2024) in the Council record.
Local steps are plain:
- Daylight every crosswalk on Amsterdam, Broadway, and Columbus to stop blind turns and yield failures (Council bill on daylighting is co‑sponsored by Brewer in the record).
- Add leading pedestrian intervals and hardened left turns at known turn‑crash corners like Amsterdam at W 96th.
- Target enforcement to peak danger hours, 2–5 PM, at the corridors above.
Use the tools or count the bodies
The mother and child on W 76th Street lived. Others did not. The path forward is written in the record, not in hope.
Lower the speed. Curb the repeat offenders. Fix the turns. Call for it now. See how, here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-01
- Albany lawmakers set to pass Sammy’s Law, allow NYC to lower speed limit to 20 mph, amNY, Published 2024-04-18
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 2299, NY Assembly, Published 2025-01-16
- File A 7997, NY Assembly, Published 2025-04-16
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal
District 67
Council Member Gale A. Brewer
District 6
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal
District 47
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB7 Manhattan Community Board 7 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 20, District 6, AD 67, SD 47.
It contains Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Upper West Side (Central), Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 7
19
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Amsterdam▸May 19 - A sedan hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue. She suffered leg and internal injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was unhurt.
A 74-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 97th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The woman sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
16
Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses Supports E-Bike Regulation▸May 16 - Council Member Gale Brewer calls for regulation, not criminal summonses, for e-bike riders. She blasts NYPD crackdowns that endanger immigrant delivery workers. Brewer urges holding delivery apps accountable for unsafe practices, not punishing the most vulnerable on city streets.
On May 16, 2025, Council Member Gale A. Brewer (District 6) took a public stance against the NYPD’s surge in criminal summonses for e-bike violations. In her editorial, Brewer wrote, 'Regulation, not criminal summonses, makes sense.' She condemned the 4,000% spike in summonses, highlighting the grave risks these pose to immigrant delivery workers, who face potential deportation for minor traffic infractions. Brewer argued that unsafe riding stems from unrealistic delivery deadlines set by companies like Grubhub and Uber, not from inherent recklessness. She called for regulation targeting delivery app practices and for companies to set realistic delivery times and prioritize safety. Brewer’s position: punish the companies, not the workers. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
Do better on e-bikes: Regulation, not criminal summonses, makes sense,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-05-16
15
Taxi Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Broadway▸May 15 - Taxi changing lanes hit e-scooter. Rider ejected, hurt in leg. Police cite driver inattention. No damage to vehicles. Night crash on Broadway.
An e-scooter rider was struck by a taxi at 1930 Broadway in Manhattan. The crash happened at night. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the taxi was changing lanes when the collision occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider was conscious after the crash.
15
Bike Strikes Pedestrians on Columbus Avenue▸May 15 - A bike hit two pedestrians on Columbus Avenue. A toddler suffered a head wound. An adult bled from the face. The cyclist was ejected and hurt. All left in shock. Confusion marked the crash.
A cyclist traveling south on Columbus Avenue struck two pedestrians, injuring a 2-year-old girl and a 45-year-old woman. The toddler suffered a head abrasion; the adult bled from the face. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and reported back pain. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The adult pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - Council leaders slam NYPD’s bike crackdown. Criminal summonses hit e-bike riders hard. Critics say cars kill, bikes don’t. Immigrant workers fear ICE. Lawmakers demand civil fines, not jail. Data shows bike complaints down. NYPD acts on vibes, not facts.
On May 14, 2025, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Manhattan Council Member Gale Brewer opposed the NYPD’s new policy turning minor cycling infractions into criminal court summonses. The crackdown, announced April 28, targets e-bike riders—90 percent of criminal summonses hit them. The NYPD admits the move is based on community complaints, not crash data. Brewer said, 'A civil summons is more appropriate when they are necessary. Car drivers rarely get criminal summonses even when they are deserved.' Mara Davis, speaking for Adams, called the policy 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman warned of harm to immigrants: 'We need to be careful about criminal charges.' Advocates say the policy increases fear among delivery workers and does not address real road danger. The council calls for education, civil penalties, and action on app companies, not criminalization.
-
NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on 'Community' Vibes, Not Data,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Gale Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - NYPD targets e-bike riders with criminal summonses for minor traffic offenses. Council members and advocates push back. They say the crackdown is not backed by crash data. Delivery workers and immigrants bear the brunt. Calls grow for civil, not criminal, penalties.
On May 14, 2025, the NYPD admitted its e-bike crackdown was driven by community complaints, not data. The policy, announced April 28, 2025, issues criminal—not civil—summonses for minor cycling infractions like running red lights. Ninety percent of these summonses hit e-bike riders, mainly delivery workers and immigrants. Council Member Gale Brewer opposes the move: 'A civil summons is more appropriate.' Mara Davis, for Speaker Adrienne Adams, calls it 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman urges civil fines first, warning of harm to immigrants. The council’s stance: criminalizing minor cycling violations does not protect vulnerable road users. Data shows e-bikes are a minor source of injuries and deaths. Lawmakers demand fair, data-driven enforcement.
-
NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on ‘Community’ Vibes, Not Data,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸May 14 - A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
-
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists▸May 13 - Police now hand out criminal summonses to cyclists for traffic violations. Fines become court dates. Advocates warn of escalation. Lawmakers push for e-bike registration after a fatal crash. Streets grow tense. Riders and pedestrians caught in the crossfire.
West Side Spirit reported on May 13, 2025, that NYPD has begun issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, to cyclists and e-bike riders for violations like running red lights or riding on sidewalks. The change means accused riders must appear in criminal court, not just pay a fine. The move follows the death of Priscilla Loke, struck by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates like Transportation Alternatives call the new policy 'a dangerous escalation.' The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance urges lawmakers to require license plates for e-bikes and scooters. The article notes, 'Under the new policy, a person issued a criminal summons must turn up in person in criminal court.' The shift highlights growing tension over enforcement and the push for stricter regulation after high-profile crashes.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-05-13
12
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run▸May 12 - A driver ran a red, struck a cyclist, reversed hard, nearly hit him again. The victim lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses screamed. The driver sped off, blowing another light. Police search. The street remains dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured cyclist Myung Jin Chung at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The driver "blew through a red light," struck Chung, then reversed, nearly hitting him again, and fled after running another red. Chung suffered broken bones, a concussion, and needed 16 hours of surgery. Witnesses described the scene as 'petrifying.' Police have video evidence but no arrests. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the consequences of reckless driving in New York City.
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Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-12
7
Taxi Slams Into SUV on West 72nd▸May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 19 - A sedan hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue. She suffered leg and internal injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was unhurt.
A 74-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 97th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The woman sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
16
Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses Supports E-Bike Regulation▸May 16 - Council Member Gale Brewer calls for regulation, not criminal summonses, for e-bike riders. She blasts NYPD crackdowns that endanger immigrant delivery workers. Brewer urges holding delivery apps accountable for unsafe practices, not punishing the most vulnerable on city streets.
On May 16, 2025, Council Member Gale A. Brewer (District 6) took a public stance against the NYPD’s surge in criminal summonses for e-bike violations. In her editorial, Brewer wrote, 'Regulation, not criminal summonses, makes sense.' She condemned the 4,000% spike in summonses, highlighting the grave risks these pose to immigrant delivery workers, who face potential deportation for minor traffic infractions. Brewer argued that unsafe riding stems from unrealistic delivery deadlines set by companies like Grubhub and Uber, not from inherent recklessness. She called for regulation targeting delivery app practices and for companies to set realistic delivery times and prioritize safety. Brewer’s position: punish the companies, not the workers. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
Do better on e-bikes: Regulation, not criminal summonses, makes sense,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-05-16
15
Taxi Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Broadway▸May 15 - Taxi changing lanes hit e-scooter. Rider ejected, hurt in leg. Police cite driver inattention. No damage to vehicles. Night crash on Broadway.
An e-scooter rider was struck by a taxi at 1930 Broadway in Manhattan. The crash happened at night. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the taxi was changing lanes when the collision occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider was conscious after the crash.
15
Bike Strikes Pedestrians on Columbus Avenue▸May 15 - A bike hit two pedestrians on Columbus Avenue. A toddler suffered a head wound. An adult bled from the face. The cyclist was ejected and hurt. All left in shock. Confusion marked the crash.
A cyclist traveling south on Columbus Avenue struck two pedestrians, injuring a 2-year-old girl and a 45-year-old woman. The toddler suffered a head abrasion; the adult bled from the face. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and reported back pain. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The adult pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - Council leaders slam NYPD’s bike crackdown. Criminal summonses hit e-bike riders hard. Critics say cars kill, bikes don’t. Immigrant workers fear ICE. Lawmakers demand civil fines, not jail. Data shows bike complaints down. NYPD acts on vibes, not facts.
On May 14, 2025, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Manhattan Council Member Gale Brewer opposed the NYPD’s new policy turning minor cycling infractions into criminal court summonses. The crackdown, announced April 28, targets e-bike riders—90 percent of criminal summonses hit them. The NYPD admits the move is based on community complaints, not crash data. Brewer said, 'A civil summons is more appropriate when they are necessary. Car drivers rarely get criminal summonses even when they are deserved.' Mara Davis, speaking for Adams, called the policy 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman warned of harm to immigrants: 'We need to be careful about criminal charges.' Advocates say the policy increases fear among delivery workers and does not address real road danger. The council calls for education, civil penalties, and action on app companies, not criminalization.
-
NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on 'Community' Vibes, Not Data,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Gale Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - NYPD targets e-bike riders with criminal summonses for minor traffic offenses. Council members and advocates push back. They say the crackdown is not backed by crash data. Delivery workers and immigrants bear the brunt. Calls grow for civil, not criminal, penalties.
On May 14, 2025, the NYPD admitted its e-bike crackdown was driven by community complaints, not data. The policy, announced April 28, 2025, issues criminal—not civil—summonses for minor cycling infractions like running red lights. Ninety percent of these summonses hit e-bike riders, mainly delivery workers and immigrants. Council Member Gale Brewer opposes the move: 'A civil summons is more appropriate.' Mara Davis, for Speaker Adrienne Adams, calls it 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman urges civil fines first, warning of harm to immigrants. The council’s stance: criminalizing minor cycling violations does not protect vulnerable road users. Data shows e-bikes are a minor source of injuries and deaths. Lawmakers demand fair, data-driven enforcement.
-
NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on ‘Community’ Vibes, Not Data,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸May 14 - A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
-
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists▸May 13 - Police now hand out criminal summonses to cyclists for traffic violations. Fines become court dates. Advocates warn of escalation. Lawmakers push for e-bike registration after a fatal crash. Streets grow tense. Riders and pedestrians caught in the crossfire.
West Side Spirit reported on May 13, 2025, that NYPD has begun issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, to cyclists and e-bike riders for violations like running red lights or riding on sidewalks. The change means accused riders must appear in criminal court, not just pay a fine. The move follows the death of Priscilla Loke, struck by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates like Transportation Alternatives call the new policy 'a dangerous escalation.' The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance urges lawmakers to require license plates for e-bikes and scooters. The article notes, 'Under the new policy, a person issued a criminal summons must turn up in person in criminal court.' The shift highlights growing tension over enforcement and the push for stricter regulation after high-profile crashes.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-05-13
12
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run▸May 12 - A driver ran a red, struck a cyclist, reversed hard, nearly hit him again. The victim lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses screamed. The driver sped off, blowing another light. Police search. The street remains dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured cyclist Myung Jin Chung at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The driver "blew through a red light," struck Chung, then reversed, nearly hitting him again, and fled after running another red. Chung suffered broken bones, a concussion, and needed 16 hours of surgery. Witnesses described the scene as 'petrifying.' Police have video evidence but no arrests. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the consequences of reckless driving in New York City.
-
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-12
7
Taxi Slams Into SUV on West 72nd▸May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 16 - Council Member Gale Brewer calls for regulation, not criminal summonses, for e-bike riders. She blasts NYPD crackdowns that endanger immigrant delivery workers. Brewer urges holding delivery apps accountable for unsafe practices, not punishing the most vulnerable on city streets.
On May 16, 2025, Council Member Gale A. Brewer (District 6) took a public stance against the NYPD’s surge in criminal summonses for e-bike violations. In her editorial, Brewer wrote, 'Regulation, not criminal summonses, makes sense.' She condemned the 4,000% spike in summonses, highlighting the grave risks these pose to immigrant delivery workers, who face potential deportation for minor traffic infractions. Brewer argued that unsafe riding stems from unrealistic delivery deadlines set by companies like Grubhub and Uber, not from inherent recklessness. She called for regulation targeting delivery app practices and for companies to set realistic delivery times and prioritize safety. Brewer’s position: punish the companies, not the workers. No safety analyst note was provided.
- Do better on e-bikes: Regulation, not criminal summonses, makes sense, nydailynews.com, Published 2025-05-16
15
Taxi Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Broadway▸May 15 - Taxi changing lanes hit e-scooter. Rider ejected, hurt in leg. Police cite driver inattention. No damage to vehicles. Night crash on Broadway.
An e-scooter rider was struck by a taxi at 1930 Broadway in Manhattan. The crash happened at night. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the taxi was changing lanes when the collision occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider was conscious after the crash.
15
Bike Strikes Pedestrians on Columbus Avenue▸May 15 - A bike hit two pedestrians on Columbus Avenue. A toddler suffered a head wound. An adult bled from the face. The cyclist was ejected and hurt. All left in shock. Confusion marked the crash.
A cyclist traveling south on Columbus Avenue struck two pedestrians, injuring a 2-year-old girl and a 45-year-old woman. The toddler suffered a head abrasion; the adult bled from the face. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and reported back pain. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The adult pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - Council leaders slam NYPD’s bike crackdown. Criminal summonses hit e-bike riders hard. Critics say cars kill, bikes don’t. Immigrant workers fear ICE. Lawmakers demand civil fines, not jail. Data shows bike complaints down. NYPD acts on vibes, not facts.
On May 14, 2025, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Manhattan Council Member Gale Brewer opposed the NYPD’s new policy turning minor cycling infractions into criminal court summonses. The crackdown, announced April 28, targets e-bike riders—90 percent of criminal summonses hit them. The NYPD admits the move is based on community complaints, not crash data. Brewer said, 'A civil summons is more appropriate when they are necessary. Car drivers rarely get criminal summonses even when they are deserved.' Mara Davis, speaking for Adams, called the policy 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman warned of harm to immigrants: 'We need to be careful about criminal charges.' Advocates say the policy increases fear among delivery workers and does not address real road danger. The council calls for education, civil penalties, and action on app companies, not criminalization.
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NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on 'Community' Vibes, Not Data,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Gale Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - NYPD targets e-bike riders with criminal summonses for minor traffic offenses. Council members and advocates push back. They say the crackdown is not backed by crash data. Delivery workers and immigrants bear the brunt. Calls grow for civil, not criminal, penalties.
On May 14, 2025, the NYPD admitted its e-bike crackdown was driven by community complaints, not data. The policy, announced April 28, 2025, issues criminal—not civil—summonses for minor cycling infractions like running red lights. Ninety percent of these summonses hit e-bike riders, mainly delivery workers and immigrants. Council Member Gale Brewer opposes the move: 'A civil summons is more appropriate.' Mara Davis, for Speaker Adrienne Adams, calls it 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman urges civil fines first, warning of harm to immigrants. The council’s stance: criminalizing minor cycling violations does not protect vulnerable road users. Data shows e-bikes are a minor source of injuries and deaths. Lawmakers demand fair, data-driven enforcement.
-
NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on ‘Community’ Vibes, Not Data,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸May 14 - A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
-
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists▸May 13 - Police now hand out criminal summonses to cyclists for traffic violations. Fines become court dates. Advocates warn of escalation. Lawmakers push for e-bike registration after a fatal crash. Streets grow tense. Riders and pedestrians caught in the crossfire.
West Side Spirit reported on May 13, 2025, that NYPD has begun issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, to cyclists and e-bike riders for violations like running red lights or riding on sidewalks. The change means accused riders must appear in criminal court, not just pay a fine. The move follows the death of Priscilla Loke, struck by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates like Transportation Alternatives call the new policy 'a dangerous escalation.' The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance urges lawmakers to require license plates for e-bikes and scooters. The article notes, 'Under the new policy, a person issued a criminal summons must turn up in person in criminal court.' The shift highlights growing tension over enforcement and the push for stricter regulation after high-profile crashes.
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NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-05-13
12
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run▸May 12 - A driver ran a red, struck a cyclist, reversed hard, nearly hit him again. The victim lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses screamed. The driver sped off, blowing another light. Police search. The street remains dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured cyclist Myung Jin Chung at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The driver "blew through a red light," struck Chung, then reversed, nearly hitting him again, and fled after running another red. Chung suffered broken bones, a concussion, and needed 16 hours of surgery. Witnesses described the scene as 'petrifying.' Police have video evidence but no arrests. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the consequences of reckless driving in New York City.
-
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-12
7
Taxi Slams Into SUV on West 72nd▸May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 15 - Taxi changing lanes hit e-scooter. Rider ejected, hurt in leg. Police cite driver inattention. No damage to vehicles. Night crash on Broadway.
An e-scooter rider was struck by a taxi at 1930 Broadway in Manhattan. The crash happened at night. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the taxi was changing lanes when the collision occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider was conscious after the crash.
15
Bike Strikes Pedestrians on Columbus Avenue▸May 15 - A bike hit two pedestrians on Columbus Avenue. A toddler suffered a head wound. An adult bled from the face. The cyclist was ejected and hurt. All left in shock. Confusion marked the crash.
A cyclist traveling south on Columbus Avenue struck two pedestrians, injuring a 2-year-old girl and a 45-year-old woman. The toddler suffered a head abrasion; the adult bled from the face. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and reported back pain. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The adult pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - Council leaders slam NYPD’s bike crackdown. Criminal summonses hit e-bike riders hard. Critics say cars kill, bikes don’t. Immigrant workers fear ICE. Lawmakers demand civil fines, not jail. Data shows bike complaints down. NYPD acts on vibes, not facts.
On May 14, 2025, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Manhattan Council Member Gale Brewer opposed the NYPD’s new policy turning minor cycling infractions into criminal court summonses. The crackdown, announced April 28, targets e-bike riders—90 percent of criminal summonses hit them. The NYPD admits the move is based on community complaints, not crash data. Brewer said, 'A civil summons is more appropriate when they are necessary. Car drivers rarely get criminal summonses even when they are deserved.' Mara Davis, speaking for Adams, called the policy 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman warned of harm to immigrants: 'We need to be careful about criminal charges.' Advocates say the policy increases fear among delivery workers and does not address real road danger. The council calls for education, civil penalties, and action on app companies, not criminalization.
-
NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on 'Community' Vibes, Not Data,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Gale Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - NYPD targets e-bike riders with criminal summonses for minor traffic offenses. Council members and advocates push back. They say the crackdown is not backed by crash data. Delivery workers and immigrants bear the brunt. Calls grow for civil, not criminal, penalties.
On May 14, 2025, the NYPD admitted its e-bike crackdown was driven by community complaints, not data. The policy, announced April 28, 2025, issues criminal—not civil—summonses for minor cycling infractions like running red lights. Ninety percent of these summonses hit e-bike riders, mainly delivery workers and immigrants. Council Member Gale Brewer opposes the move: 'A civil summons is more appropriate.' Mara Davis, for Speaker Adrienne Adams, calls it 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman urges civil fines first, warning of harm to immigrants. The council’s stance: criminalizing minor cycling violations does not protect vulnerable road users. Data shows e-bikes are a minor source of injuries and deaths. Lawmakers demand fair, data-driven enforcement.
-
NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on ‘Community’ Vibes, Not Data,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸May 14 - A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
-
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists▸May 13 - Police now hand out criminal summonses to cyclists for traffic violations. Fines become court dates. Advocates warn of escalation. Lawmakers push for e-bike registration after a fatal crash. Streets grow tense. Riders and pedestrians caught in the crossfire.
West Side Spirit reported on May 13, 2025, that NYPD has begun issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, to cyclists and e-bike riders for violations like running red lights or riding on sidewalks. The change means accused riders must appear in criminal court, not just pay a fine. The move follows the death of Priscilla Loke, struck by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates like Transportation Alternatives call the new policy 'a dangerous escalation.' The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance urges lawmakers to require license plates for e-bikes and scooters. The article notes, 'Under the new policy, a person issued a criminal summons must turn up in person in criminal court.' The shift highlights growing tension over enforcement and the push for stricter regulation after high-profile crashes.
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NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-05-13
12
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run▸May 12 - A driver ran a red, struck a cyclist, reversed hard, nearly hit him again. The victim lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses screamed. The driver sped off, blowing another light. Police search. The street remains dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured cyclist Myung Jin Chung at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The driver "blew through a red light," struck Chung, then reversed, nearly hitting him again, and fled after running another red. Chung suffered broken bones, a concussion, and needed 16 hours of surgery. Witnesses described the scene as 'petrifying.' Police have video evidence but no arrests. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the consequences of reckless driving in New York City.
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Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-12
7
Taxi Slams Into SUV on West 72nd▸May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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
Abreu 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
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 15 - A bike hit two pedestrians on Columbus Avenue. A toddler suffered a head wound. An adult bled from the face. The cyclist was ejected and hurt. All left in shock. Confusion marked the crash.
A cyclist traveling south on Columbus Avenue struck two pedestrians, injuring a 2-year-old girl and a 45-year-old woman. The toddler suffered a head abrasion; the adult bled from the face. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and reported back pain. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The adult pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - Council leaders slam NYPD’s bike crackdown. Criminal summonses hit e-bike riders hard. Critics say cars kill, bikes don’t. Immigrant workers fear ICE. Lawmakers demand civil fines, not jail. Data shows bike complaints down. NYPD acts on vibes, not facts.
On May 14, 2025, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Manhattan Council Member Gale Brewer opposed the NYPD’s new policy turning minor cycling infractions into criminal court summonses. The crackdown, announced April 28, targets e-bike riders—90 percent of criminal summonses hit them. The NYPD admits the move is based on community complaints, not crash data. Brewer said, 'A civil summons is more appropriate when they are necessary. Car drivers rarely get criminal summonses even when they are deserved.' Mara Davis, speaking for Adams, called the policy 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman warned of harm to immigrants: 'We need to be careful about criminal charges.' Advocates say the policy increases fear among delivery workers and does not address real road danger. The council calls for education, civil penalties, and action on app companies, not criminalization.
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NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on 'Community' Vibes, Not Data,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Gale Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - NYPD targets e-bike riders with criminal summonses for minor traffic offenses. Council members and advocates push back. They say the crackdown is not backed by crash data. Delivery workers and immigrants bear the brunt. Calls grow for civil, not criminal, penalties.
On May 14, 2025, the NYPD admitted its e-bike crackdown was driven by community complaints, not data. The policy, announced April 28, 2025, issues criminal—not civil—summonses for minor cycling infractions like running red lights. Ninety percent of these summonses hit e-bike riders, mainly delivery workers and immigrants. Council Member Gale Brewer opposes the move: 'A civil summons is more appropriate.' Mara Davis, for Speaker Adrienne Adams, calls it 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman urges civil fines first, warning of harm to immigrants. The council’s stance: criminalizing minor cycling violations does not protect vulnerable road users. Data shows e-bikes are a minor source of injuries and deaths. Lawmakers demand fair, data-driven enforcement.
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NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on ‘Community’ Vibes, Not Data,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸May 14 - A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
-
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists▸May 13 - Police now hand out criminal summonses to cyclists for traffic violations. Fines become court dates. Advocates warn of escalation. Lawmakers push for e-bike registration after a fatal crash. Streets grow tense. Riders and pedestrians caught in the crossfire.
West Side Spirit reported on May 13, 2025, that NYPD has begun issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, to cyclists and e-bike riders for violations like running red lights or riding on sidewalks. The change means accused riders must appear in criminal court, not just pay a fine. The move follows the death of Priscilla Loke, struck by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates like Transportation Alternatives call the new policy 'a dangerous escalation.' The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance urges lawmakers to require license plates for e-bikes and scooters. The article notes, 'Under the new policy, a person issued a criminal summons must turn up in person in criminal court.' The shift highlights growing tension over enforcement and the push for stricter regulation after high-profile crashes.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-05-13
12
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run▸May 12 - A driver ran a red, struck a cyclist, reversed hard, nearly hit him again. The victim lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses screamed. The driver sped off, blowing another light. Police search. The street remains dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured cyclist Myung Jin Chung at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The driver "blew through a red light," struck Chung, then reversed, nearly hitting him again, and fled after running another red. Chung suffered broken bones, a concussion, and needed 16 hours of surgery. Witnesses described the scene as 'petrifying.' Police have video evidence but no arrests. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the consequences of reckless driving in New York City.
-
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-12
7
Taxi Slams Into SUV on West 72nd▸May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 14 - Council leaders slam NYPD’s bike crackdown. Criminal summonses hit e-bike riders hard. Critics say cars kill, bikes don’t. Immigrant workers fear ICE. Lawmakers demand civil fines, not jail. Data shows bike complaints down. NYPD acts on vibes, not facts.
On May 14, 2025, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Manhattan Council Member Gale Brewer opposed the NYPD’s new policy turning minor cycling infractions into criminal court summonses. The crackdown, announced April 28, targets e-bike riders—90 percent of criminal summonses hit them. The NYPD admits the move is based on community complaints, not crash data. Brewer said, 'A civil summons is more appropriate when they are necessary. Car drivers rarely get criminal summonses even when they are deserved.' Mara Davis, speaking for Adams, called the policy 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman warned of harm to immigrants: 'We need to be careful about criminal charges.' Advocates say the policy increases fear among delivery workers and does not address real road danger. The council calls for education, civil penalties, and action on app companies, not criminalization.
- NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on 'Community' Vibes, Not Data, streetsblog.org, Published 2025-05-14
14
Gale Brewer Opposes Misguided Criminal Summonses for Cyclists▸May 14 - NYPD targets e-bike riders with criminal summonses for minor traffic offenses. Council members and advocates push back. They say the crackdown is not backed by crash data. Delivery workers and immigrants bear the brunt. Calls grow for civil, not criminal, penalties.
On May 14, 2025, the NYPD admitted its e-bike crackdown was driven by community complaints, not data. The policy, announced April 28, 2025, issues criminal—not civil—summonses for minor cycling infractions like running red lights. Ninety percent of these summonses hit e-bike riders, mainly delivery workers and immigrants. Council Member Gale Brewer opposes the move: 'A civil summons is more appropriate.' Mara Davis, for Speaker Adrienne Adams, calls it 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman urges civil fines first, warning of harm to immigrants. The council’s stance: criminalizing minor cycling violations does not protect vulnerable road users. Data shows e-bikes are a minor source of injuries and deaths. Lawmakers demand fair, data-driven enforcement.
-
NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on ‘Community’ Vibes, Not Data,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
14
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸May 14 - A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
-
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists▸May 13 - Police now hand out criminal summonses to cyclists for traffic violations. Fines become court dates. Advocates warn of escalation. Lawmakers push for e-bike registration after a fatal crash. Streets grow tense. Riders and pedestrians caught in the crossfire.
West Side Spirit reported on May 13, 2025, that NYPD has begun issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, to cyclists and e-bike riders for violations like running red lights or riding on sidewalks. The change means accused riders must appear in criminal court, not just pay a fine. The move follows the death of Priscilla Loke, struck by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates like Transportation Alternatives call the new policy 'a dangerous escalation.' The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance urges lawmakers to require license plates for e-bikes and scooters. The article notes, 'Under the new policy, a person issued a criminal summons must turn up in person in criminal court.' The shift highlights growing tension over enforcement and the push for stricter regulation after high-profile crashes.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-05-13
12
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run▸May 12 - A driver ran a red, struck a cyclist, reversed hard, nearly hit him again. The victim lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses screamed. The driver sped off, blowing another light. Police search. The street remains dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured cyclist Myung Jin Chung at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The driver "blew through a red light," struck Chung, then reversed, nearly hitting him again, and fled after running another red. Chung suffered broken bones, a concussion, and needed 16 hours of surgery. Witnesses described the scene as 'petrifying.' Police have video evidence but no arrests. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the consequences of reckless driving in New York City.
-
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-12
7
Taxi Slams Into SUV on West 72nd▸May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 14 - NYPD targets e-bike riders with criminal summonses for minor traffic offenses. Council members and advocates push back. They say the crackdown is not backed by crash data. Delivery workers and immigrants bear the brunt. Calls grow for civil, not criminal, penalties.
On May 14, 2025, the NYPD admitted its e-bike crackdown was driven by community complaints, not data. The policy, announced April 28, 2025, issues criminal—not civil—summonses for minor cycling infractions like running red lights. Ninety percent of these summonses hit e-bike riders, mainly delivery workers and immigrants. Council Member Gale Brewer opposes the move: 'A civil summons is more appropriate.' Mara Davis, for Speaker Adrienne Adams, calls it 'misguided.' Rep. Dan Goldman urges civil fines first, warning of harm to immigrants. The council’s stance: criminalizing minor cycling violations does not protect vulnerable road users. Data shows e-bikes are a minor source of injuries and deaths. Lawmakers demand fair, data-driven enforcement.
- NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on ‘Community’ Vibes, Not Data, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14
14
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸May 14 - A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
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Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists▸May 13 - Police now hand out criminal summonses to cyclists for traffic violations. Fines become court dates. Advocates warn of escalation. Lawmakers push for e-bike registration after a fatal crash. Streets grow tense. Riders and pedestrians caught in the crossfire.
West Side Spirit reported on May 13, 2025, that NYPD has begun issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, to cyclists and e-bike riders for violations like running red lights or riding on sidewalks. The change means accused riders must appear in criminal court, not just pay a fine. The move follows the death of Priscilla Loke, struck by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates like Transportation Alternatives call the new policy 'a dangerous escalation.' The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance urges lawmakers to require license plates for e-bikes and scooters. The article notes, 'Under the new policy, a person issued a criminal summons must turn up in person in criminal court.' The shift highlights growing tension over enforcement and the push for stricter regulation after high-profile crashes.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-05-13
12
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run▸May 12 - A driver ran a red, struck a cyclist, reversed hard, nearly hit him again. The victim lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses screamed. The driver sped off, blowing another light. Police search. The street remains dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured cyclist Myung Jin Chung at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The driver "blew through a red light," struck Chung, then reversed, nearly hitting him again, and fled after running another red. Chung suffered broken bones, a concussion, and needed 16 hours of surgery. Witnesses described the scene as 'petrifying.' Police have video evidence but no arrests. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the consequences of reckless driving in New York City.
-
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-12
7
Taxi Slams Into SUV on West 72nd▸May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 14 - A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
- Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14
13
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists▸May 13 - Police now hand out criminal summonses to cyclists for traffic violations. Fines become court dates. Advocates warn of escalation. Lawmakers push for e-bike registration after a fatal crash. Streets grow tense. Riders and pedestrians caught in the crossfire.
West Side Spirit reported on May 13, 2025, that NYPD has begun issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, to cyclists and e-bike riders for violations like running red lights or riding on sidewalks. The change means accused riders must appear in criminal court, not just pay a fine. The move follows the death of Priscilla Loke, struck by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates like Transportation Alternatives call the new policy 'a dangerous escalation.' The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance urges lawmakers to require license plates for e-bikes and scooters. The article notes, 'Under the new policy, a person issued a criminal summons must turn up in person in criminal court.' The shift highlights growing tension over enforcement and the push for stricter regulation after high-profile crashes.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-05-13
12
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run▸May 12 - A driver ran a red, struck a cyclist, reversed hard, nearly hit him again. The victim lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses screamed. The driver sped off, blowing another light. Police search. The street remains dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured cyclist Myung Jin Chung at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The driver "blew through a red light," struck Chung, then reversed, nearly hitting him again, and fled after running another red. Chung suffered broken bones, a concussion, and needed 16 hours of surgery. Witnesses described the scene as 'petrifying.' Police have video evidence but no arrests. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the consequences of reckless driving in New York City.
-
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-12
7
Taxi Slams Into SUV on West 72nd▸May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 13 - Police now hand out criminal summonses to cyclists for traffic violations. Fines become court dates. Advocates warn of escalation. Lawmakers push for e-bike registration after a fatal crash. Streets grow tense. Riders and pedestrians caught in the crossfire.
West Side Spirit reported on May 13, 2025, that NYPD has begun issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, to cyclists and e-bike riders for violations like running red lights or riding on sidewalks. The change means accused riders must appear in criminal court, not just pay a fine. The move follows the death of Priscilla Loke, struck by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates like Transportation Alternatives call the new policy 'a dangerous escalation.' The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance urges lawmakers to require license plates for e-bikes and scooters. The article notes, 'Under the new policy, a person issued a criminal summons must turn up in person in criminal court.' The shift highlights growing tension over enforcement and the push for stricter regulation after high-profile crashes.
- NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-05-13
12
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run▸May 12 - A driver ran a red, struck a cyclist, reversed hard, nearly hit him again. The victim lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses screamed. The driver sped off, blowing another light. Police search. The street remains dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured cyclist Myung Jin Chung at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The driver "blew through a red light," struck Chung, then reversed, nearly hitting him again, and fled after running another red. Chung suffered broken bones, a concussion, and needed 16 hours of surgery. Witnesses described the scene as 'petrifying.' Police have video evidence but no arrests. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the consequences of reckless driving in New York City.
-
Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-12
7
Taxi Slams Into SUV on West 72nd▸May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 12 - A driver ran a red, struck a cyclist, reversed hard, nearly hit him again. The victim lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses screamed. The driver sped off, blowing another light. Police search. The street remains dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured cyclist Myung Jin Chung at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The driver "blew through a red light," struck Chung, then reversed, nearly hitting him again, and fled after running another red. Chung suffered broken bones, a concussion, and needed 16 hours of surgery. Witnesses described the scene as 'petrifying.' Police have video evidence but no arrests. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the consequences of reckless driving in New York City.
- Cyclist Crushed In West Village Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-05-12
7
Taxi Slams Into SUV on West 72nd▸May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 7 - A taxi struck an SUV on West 72nd. Three people hurt. Elderly passengers suffered fractures and bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.
A taxi collided with a parked SUV on West 72nd Street at Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with shoulder pain, an 82-year-old female passenger with a fractured arm, and a 66-year-old female passenger with a bruised leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' These driver errors led to the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives disrupted.
7
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
- Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-07
6S 4804
Hoylman-Sigal 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.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
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
3
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Broadway▸May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
May 3 - A sedan struck a man crossing Broadway. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head wounds and severe cuts. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.
A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 45-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with West 97th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were also listed in the report, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction.
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.
-
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
1Int 0193-2024
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
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
Abreu 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
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
1Int 0193-2024
Brewer 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.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
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Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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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
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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Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection▸Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.
28
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
Apr 28 - A van hit a man crossing with the signal on West 89th Street. He suffered a bruised hip and leg. The crash left him injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A van struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed West 89th Street at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper hit him. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.
27
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Two Hurt▸Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
Apr 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain in the northbound dark.
Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two people suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left metal twisted and passengers hurt.
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
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