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 19
▸ Crush Injuries 18
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 21
▸ Severe Lacerations 14
▸ Concussion 19
▸ Whiplash 75
▸ Contusion/Bruise 164
▸ Abrasion 72
▸ Pain/Nausea 43
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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E 63rd and Park: Friday evening, a man dies in the crosswalk
Manhattan CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 29, 2025
Just after evening fell on Oct 24, 2025, at Park Avenue and E 63rd Street, the driver of a 2013 Toyota sedan turned left and hit a 28-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. He died at the scene (NYC Open Data).
This is one corner in Manhattan Community Board 8. Since 2022, 19 people have been killed and 2,206 injured on its streets (NYC Open Data). This year, deaths are six. At this point last year, they were three (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Oct 24: The left-turning sedan driver hit a man crossing with the signal at Park Ave and E 63rd; police listed inattention. He died (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 22: A driver in an SUV turned right at 3rd Ave and E 63rd and injured an 18-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield and disregarding traffic control (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 19: A driver failed to yield and a man on a bike was ejected at E 61st and 2nd Ave; police also noted driver inattention (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 16: A driver and a motorcyclist collided near E 59th Street; the motorcyclist suffered severe leg lacerations, and police again listed inattention (NYC Open Data).
Not a blip. A pattern.
Police keep writing the same causes. Failure to yield. Inattention. Turns that don’t stop. In this district, police tagged failure to yield and inattention as factors in dozens of crashes since 2022 (NYC Open Data).
The harm clusters. FDR Drive and 2nd Avenue top the injury rolls here, with multiple deaths and hundreds hurt. Park Avenue is not far behind (NYC Open Data). Deaths spike at the evening rush around 5 PM, and again in the early morning hours, when the streets are thin and fast (NYC Open Data).
Corners that forgive nothing
The dead man on Oct 24 was crossing with the signal. The driver was turning left. Police noted distraction. The week’s other serious cases? A right turn that failed to yield. A driver who hit a man on a bike. The fixes are not mysteries: harden left and right turns with islands and rubber posts, give walkers a head start at signals, and daylight every corner to clear the sightlines. Target enforcement at rush-hour turns on 2nd, 3rd, Park, and along the FDR access points (NYC Open Data).
Officials know the tools. Will they use them?
Council Member Julie Menin co-sponsored a bill to force prompt repair and public tracking of damaged street furniture—small fixes that keep bus stops, bollards, and racks from turning into hazards (NYC Council – Legistar, Int 1386-2025). State Senator Liz Krueger co-sponsored—and voted yes on—S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat dangerous drivers (Open States, S 4045). Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright co-sponsored the Assembly companion A 2299 to do the same (Open States, A 2299).
One more tool sits idle. As congestion pricing hardware gathers dust, Council Member Keith Powers said the state “certainly should take advantage of this very expensive infrastructure in Midtown” (New York Post). The district is next door. So are the risks.
Slow the cars. Stop the repeats.
The immediate steps are plain: redesign the turns; add leading pedestrian intervals; daylight the corners; focus enforcement at the worst hours and places. The city can also slow traffic citywide and back bills that cap the speed of repeat offenders. Albany and City Hall have the levers. The people in the crosswalk do not.
One man died at E 63rd and Park on a Friday evening. The next turn comes fast. Act now: Take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened at Park Avenue and E 63rd Street on Oct 24, 2025?
▸ How many people have been killed or injured on Manhattan CB8 streets since 2022?
▸ Where are the worst hotspots in this district?
▸ Which factors come up most in police reports here?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – NYC Open Data (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-29
- NYC Council – Legistar: Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
- S 4045 (2025) – Intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- $500M of taxpayer dough wasted? Hochul, MTA lack Plan B for NYC congestion pricing infrastructure, New York Post, Published 2024-06-08
- A 2299 (companion) – Intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright
District 76
Council Member Julie Menin
District 5
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB8 Manhattan Community Board 8 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 19, District 5, AD 76, SD 28.
It contains Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side-Yorkville.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 8
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
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File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
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Police Cite Distraction in FDR Back-End Crash▸Sep 9 - Three vehicles collided on FDR Drive. Two drivers slowed. One kept going. A right-rear passenger, 37, suffered whiplash. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention. Two back ends crumpled. One front end crushed.
A 37-year-old right-rear passenger suffered whiplash on FDR Drive. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Three vehicles were involved, all traveling north: two sedans and an SUV. Two drivers were slowing or stopping; another was going straight. Police documented back-end damage to two vehicles and front-end damage to one sedan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction". The involved drivers were men ages 34, 50, and 74. Records list multiple occupants, including a rear-seat child, with no pedestrians or cyclists noted. The report does not specify borough or cross street.
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Sedan driver hit cyclist at 96th/Madison, Manhattan▸Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a neck injury. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A driver in a 2007 Toyota sedan, traveling north, hit a cyclist traveling south at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:26 p.m. The rider, 26, was semiconscious with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The driver and another occupant were listed with no injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors recorded were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The sedan had left‑front bumper damage. The bike had front‑end damage.
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SUV Driver Hits Taxi at Lexington and 66th▸Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.
At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.
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Driverless vehicle recorded at East 72nd crash▸Sep 4 - A westbound van and several parked cars were involved at 225 East 72nd in Manhattan. Police recorded a driverless/runaway vehicle. Two drivers were hurt. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries just before midnight.
The crash happened at 225 E 72 St in Manhattan at 11:59 p.m. A westbound Ford van was involved with three parked vehicles: a carry-all, a Ford SUV, and an Audi sedan. Two male drivers, 55 and 39, were injured. One suffered an arm fracture. The other reported shoulder pain. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.” Damage was noted to the van’s right rear bumper, the SUV’s right rear, and the sedan’s left-side doors.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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Taxi driver injures cyclist on E 62 St▸Aug 29 - A taxi driver going east on E 62 St hit a northbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The rider went down with a shoulder injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
A taxi driver hit a cyclist at E 62 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 20-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious. The taxi moved east. The bike moved north. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a contributing factor. Data show damage to the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No serious injuries were listed for the taxi driver. The crash left the rider hurt.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist at 76th and Fifth▸Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
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SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
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Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
- File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
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Police Cite Distraction in FDR Back-End Crash▸Sep 9 - Three vehicles collided on FDR Drive. Two drivers slowed. One kept going. A right-rear passenger, 37, suffered whiplash. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention. Two back ends crumpled. One front end crushed.
A 37-year-old right-rear passenger suffered whiplash on FDR Drive. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Three vehicles were involved, all traveling north: two sedans and an SUV. Two drivers were slowing or stopping; another was going straight. Police documented back-end damage to two vehicles and front-end damage to one sedan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction". The involved drivers were men ages 34, 50, and 74. Records list multiple occupants, including a rear-seat child, with no pedestrians or cyclists noted. The report does not specify borough or cross street.
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Sedan driver hit cyclist at 96th/Madison, Manhattan▸Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a neck injury. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A driver in a 2007 Toyota sedan, traveling north, hit a cyclist traveling south at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:26 p.m. The rider, 26, was semiconscious with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The driver and another occupant were listed with no injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors recorded were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The sedan had left‑front bumper damage. The bike had front‑end damage.
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SUV Driver Hits Taxi at Lexington and 66th▸Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.
At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.
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Driverless vehicle recorded at East 72nd crash▸Sep 4 - A westbound van and several parked cars were involved at 225 East 72nd in Manhattan. Police recorded a driverless/runaway vehicle. Two drivers were hurt. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries just before midnight.
The crash happened at 225 E 72 St in Manhattan at 11:59 p.m. A westbound Ford van was involved with three parked vehicles: a carry-all, a Ford SUV, and an Audi sedan. Two male drivers, 55 and 39, were injured. One suffered an arm fracture. The other reported shoulder pain. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.” Damage was noted to the van’s right rear bumper, the SUV’s right rear, and the sedan’s left-side doors.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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Taxi driver injures cyclist on E 62 St▸Aug 29 - A taxi driver going east on E 62 St hit a northbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The rider went down with a shoulder injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
A taxi driver hit a cyclist at E 62 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 20-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious. The taxi moved east. The bike moved north. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a contributing factor. Data show damage to the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No serious injuries were listed for the taxi driver. The crash left the rider hurt.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist at 76th and Fifth▸Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
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SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
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Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Sep 9 - Three vehicles collided on FDR Drive. Two drivers slowed. One kept going. A right-rear passenger, 37, suffered whiplash. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention. Two back ends crumpled. One front end crushed.
A 37-year-old right-rear passenger suffered whiplash on FDR Drive. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Three vehicles were involved, all traveling north: two sedans and an SUV. Two drivers were slowing or stopping; another was going straight. Police documented back-end damage to two vehicles and front-end damage to one sedan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction". The involved drivers were men ages 34, 50, and 74. Records list multiple occupants, including a rear-seat child, with no pedestrians or cyclists noted. The report does not specify borough or cross street.
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Sedan driver hit cyclist at 96th/Madison, Manhattan▸Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a neck injury. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A driver in a 2007 Toyota sedan, traveling north, hit a cyclist traveling south at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:26 p.m. The rider, 26, was semiconscious with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The driver and another occupant were listed with no injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors recorded were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The sedan had left‑front bumper damage. The bike had front‑end damage.
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SUV Driver Hits Taxi at Lexington and 66th▸Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.
At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.
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Driverless vehicle recorded at East 72nd crash▸Sep 4 - A westbound van and several parked cars were involved at 225 East 72nd in Manhattan. Police recorded a driverless/runaway vehicle. Two drivers were hurt. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries just before midnight.
The crash happened at 225 E 72 St in Manhattan at 11:59 p.m. A westbound Ford van was involved with three parked vehicles: a carry-all, a Ford SUV, and an Audi sedan. Two male drivers, 55 and 39, were injured. One suffered an arm fracture. The other reported shoulder pain. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.” Damage was noted to the van’s right rear bumper, the SUV’s right rear, and the sedan’s left-side doors.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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Taxi driver injures cyclist on E 62 St▸Aug 29 - A taxi driver going east on E 62 St hit a northbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The rider went down with a shoulder injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
A taxi driver hit a cyclist at E 62 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 20-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious. The taxi moved east. The bike moved north. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a contributing factor. Data show damage to the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No serious injuries were listed for the taxi driver. The crash left the rider hurt.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist at 76th and Fifth▸Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a neck injury. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A driver in a 2007 Toyota sedan, traveling north, hit a cyclist traveling south at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:26 p.m. The rider, 26, was semiconscious with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The driver and another occupant were listed with no injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors recorded were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The sedan had left‑front bumper damage. The bike had front‑end damage.
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SUV Driver Hits Taxi at Lexington and 66th▸Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.
At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.
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Driverless vehicle recorded at East 72nd crash▸Sep 4 - A westbound van and several parked cars were involved at 225 East 72nd in Manhattan. Police recorded a driverless/runaway vehicle. Two drivers were hurt. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries just before midnight.
The crash happened at 225 E 72 St in Manhattan at 11:59 p.m. A westbound Ford van was involved with three parked vehicles: a carry-all, a Ford SUV, and an Audi sedan. Two male drivers, 55 and 39, were injured. One suffered an arm fracture. The other reported shoulder pain. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.” Damage was noted to the van’s right rear bumper, the SUV’s right rear, and the sedan’s left-side doors.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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Taxi driver injures cyclist on E 62 St▸Aug 29 - A taxi driver going east on E 62 St hit a northbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The rider went down with a shoulder injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
A taxi driver hit a cyclist at E 62 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 20-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious. The taxi moved east. The bike moved north. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a contributing factor. Data show damage to the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No serious injuries were listed for the taxi driver. The crash left the rider hurt.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist at 76th and Fifth▸Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
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SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
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Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.
At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.
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Driverless vehicle recorded at East 72nd crash▸Sep 4 - A westbound van and several parked cars were involved at 225 East 72nd in Manhattan. Police recorded a driverless/runaway vehicle. Two drivers were hurt. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries just before midnight.
The crash happened at 225 E 72 St in Manhattan at 11:59 p.m. A westbound Ford van was involved with three parked vehicles: a carry-all, a Ford SUV, and an Audi sedan. Two male drivers, 55 and 39, were injured. One suffered an arm fracture. The other reported shoulder pain. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.” Damage was noted to the van’s right rear bumper, the SUV’s right rear, and the sedan’s left-side doors.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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Taxi driver injures cyclist on E 62 St▸Aug 29 - A taxi driver going east on E 62 St hit a northbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The rider went down with a shoulder injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
A taxi driver hit a cyclist at E 62 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 20-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious. The taxi moved east. The bike moved north. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a contributing factor. Data show damage to the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No serious injuries were listed for the taxi driver. The crash left the rider hurt.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist at 76th and Fifth▸Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
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Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Sep 4 - A westbound van and several parked cars were involved at 225 East 72nd in Manhattan. Police recorded a driverless/runaway vehicle. Two drivers were hurt. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries just before midnight.
The crash happened at 225 E 72 St in Manhattan at 11:59 p.m. A westbound Ford van was involved with three parked vehicles: a carry-all, a Ford SUV, and an Audi sedan. Two male drivers, 55 and 39, were injured. One suffered an arm fracture. The other reported shoulder pain. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.” Damage was noted to the van’s right rear bumper, the SUV’s right rear, and the sedan’s left-side doors.
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th▸Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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Taxi driver injures cyclist on E 62 St▸Aug 29 - A taxi driver going east on E 62 St hit a northbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The rider went down with a shoulder injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
A taxi driver hit a cyclist at E 62 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 20-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious. The taxi moved east. The bike moved north. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a contributing factor. Data show damage to the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No serious injuries were listed for the taxi driver. The crash left the rider hurt.
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist at 76th and Fifth▸Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.
According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.
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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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Taxi driver injures cyclist on E 62 St▸Aug 29 - A taxi driver going east on E 62 St hit a northbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The rider went down with a shoulder injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
A taxi driver hit a cyclist at E 62 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 20-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious. The taxi moved east. The bike moved north. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a contributing factor. Data show damage to the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No serious injuries were listed for the taxi driver. The crash left the rider hurt.
29
SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist at 76th and Fifth▸Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
19
Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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Taxi driver injures cyclist on E 62 St▸Aug 29 - A taxi driver going east on E 62 St hit a northbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The rider went down with a shoulder injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
A taxi driver hit a cyclist at E 62 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 20-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious. The taxi moved east. The bike moved north. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a contributing factor. Data show damage to the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No serious injuries were listed for the taxi driver. The crash left the rider hurt.
29
SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
27
Driver distraction injures cyclist at 76th and Fifth▸Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
19
Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 29 - A taxi driver going east on E 62 St hit a northbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The rider went down with a shoulder injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
A taxi driver hit a cyclist at E 62 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 20-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious. The taxi moved east. The bike moved north. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a contributing factor. Data show damage to the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No serious injuries were listed for the taxi driver. The crash left the rider hurt.
29
SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave▸Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
27
Driver distraction injures cyclist at 76th and Fifth▸Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
19
Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
27
Driver distraction injures cyclist at 76th and Fifth▸Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
19
Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 27 - Southbound traffic crashed at E 76th and Fifth in Manhattan. A bicyclist was ejected and hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention. Vehicles included two taxis, a sedan, and an SUV.
Drivers crashed at E 76 St and Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Two taxis, a sedan, an SUV, and a bicycle were involved. All were southbound. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, with abrasions to the elbow, arm, and hand. A 51-year-old male driver reported leg and foot pain. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report lists no contributing factor for the bicyclist.
19
Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue▸Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
19
Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider▸Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.
16
Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive▸Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.
Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.
15
SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.
13
Driver hits cyclist on East 77th▸Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
- Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-08-13
10
Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash▸Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, amny.com, Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
- Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge', streetsblog.org, Published 2025-08-08