Manhattan Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

A man crossing St Nicholas Ave was hit by a vehicle’s left front bumper. He suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash left him incoherent. No driver errors listed in the police report.

A 41-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at 1306 St Nicholas Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway when the vehicle’s left front bumper hit him. He sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was described as incoherent. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a U-turn hit a child at Amsterdam and West 171st. The child suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A sedan traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue struck a male child pedestrian at the intersection with West 171st Street. The child suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the sedan was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver’s actions led to the child’s injury. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV and sedan collided on St Nicholas Ave. Two people hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on St Nicholas Ave at W 175 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, driver inattention or distraction contributed to the collision. A 30-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger suffered injuries, including chest and neck trauma. Another occupant’s injuries were unspecified. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. Driver inattention was the only listed contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three hurt on Henry Hudson Parkway. Child suffers head injury. Two adults report neck pain. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience. Metal and glass. No room for error.

A crash on Henry Hudson Parkway involved a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. Three people were injured: a 7-year-old girl with a head injury, a 39-year-old woman with neck whiplash, and a 33-year-old man with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The impact struck the right rear and front ends of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Helmet or signal use was not listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors as the main causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped and sedan collided on Audubon Avenue. The moped driver, a 38-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. Police list the cause as unspecified. The street bore the weight of impact.

A crash on Audubon Avenue at W 166th Street in Manhattan involved a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured in her lower leg and left in shock. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The sedan struck with its center front end. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped and SUV collided on Broadway. A 23-year-old man walking outside the crosswalk suffered crush injuries to his hip and leg. Driver inexperience, bad lane use, and alcohol played a role.

A crash on Broadway in Manhattan involved a moped and an SUV. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was struck and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, driver inexperience, improper passing or lane usage, and alcohol involvement contributed to the crash. The moped driver, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured. The SUV driver held only a permit. Helmet use was noted for the moped driver, but only after the listed driver errors. No blame is placed on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a 61-year-old cyclist on Cabrini Boulevard. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The cyclist wore a helmet.

A sedan collided with a 61-year-old male cyclist on Cabrini Boulevard near W 181st Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and wore a helmet. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary errors listed are on the part of the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Mayor Adams halts 34th Street busway. Streets stay clogged. Pedestrians and bus riders lose. Car dominance remains. Safety and equity stalled.

On July 3, 2025, the Adams administration paused the 34th Street busway project, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. The matter, described as a 'highly-anticipated 34th Street busway,' had support from Council Members Erik Bottcher, Keith Powers, and others. Bottcher called it 'transformative,' promising fewer crashes and faster buses. Powers slammed the last-minute reversal. Safety analysts warn: canceling the busway preserves car dominance, discourages transit, and keeps streets unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists. The project’s future is uncertain. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

• Anti-Miracle On 34th Street: Adams Administration Pauses Work On 34th Street Busway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-03

Traffic deaths in New York City fell 32% in early 2025. Eighty-seven lives lost, the lowest since 1910. Fewer pedestrians and cyclists killed. Streets still dangerous, but the toll shrinks.

On July 3, 2025, BKReader reported city data showing a 32% drop in traffic deaths for the first half of 2025. The Department of Transportation released the numbers. The report, titled 'NYC Traffic Deaths Reach Record Low,' credits Vision Zero: speed cameras, protected bike lanes, lower e-bike speeds, and targeted enforcement. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Traffic deaths reached the lowest level in recorded history during the first six months of this year.' Mayor Eric Adams praised strong enforcement. A 32% reduction signals a major safety gain for all road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists.

• NYC Traffic Deaths Reach Record Low, BKReader, Published 2025-07-03

SUV struck moped on Amsterdam Avenue. Moped driver ejected, injured. Police cite passing too closely and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for riders.

A station wagon/SUV collided with a moped on Amsterdam Avenue near West 179th Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The moped driver was unlicensed. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The report lists driver errors as primary causes, underscoring the risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 19-year-old on a motorized device suffered a head injury after an SUV hit him on Amsterdam Avenue. Police cite driver inattention. Blood on the street. Shock in the air.

A 19-year-old male riding a motorized device was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Amsterdam Avenue at West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The young rider suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The SUV’s front bumper took the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other causes or victim actions are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

DOT expands Summer Streets. Manhattan goes car-free from Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood. Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Brooklyn join. Twenty-two miles open for people. Fewer cars. More safety. Streets belong to walkers and riders.

On July 2, 2025, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the expansion of the Summer Streets program. The event, now in its 18th year, will stretch from the Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood, covering Manhattan’s full length. Car-free Saturdays run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August weekends, with additional routes in Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, and Brooklyn. Rodriguez said, 'the city's venerable Summer Streets program is all grown up.' David Meyer reported the news. Safety analysts note: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, supports mode shift, and improves safety for vulnerable road users by reducing vehicle exposure.

• Wednesday’s Headlines: Return of Summer Streets Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-02

DOT claims fewer deaths but blocks a protected bike lane. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. City touts Vision Zero, yet undermines real safety. Streets stay deadly.

On July 2, 2025, NYC DOT, led by Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, defended the Adams administration's Vision Zero record while fighting a protected bike lane in court. The agency argued there is no legal difference between protected and unprotected lanes, despite a 32% drop in fatalities. Rodriguez said, 'Our streets are public and belong to everyone.' Still, DOT supported removing Bedford Ave's protected lane. No council member sponsored this; it was a direct agency action. Safety analysts warn: opposing protected lanes undermines system-wide safety for vulnerable users and signals a lack of commitment to lasting change.

• DOT Boss Defends Adams’s ‘Vision Zero’ Record As Agency Fights A Bike Lane in Court, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-02

A Brooklyn judge refused to scrap Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. For now, cyclists and pedestrians keep their shield. Legal threats linger. Safety hangs in the balance.

On July 1, 2025, a Brooklyn judge maintained a temporary restraining order, blocking Mayor Adams’s push to remove the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, pits city DOT and supporters against opponents led by lawyer Frank Seddio. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler back the lane, citing injury reductions of 47 percent. The matter summary warns: 'Legal opposition to protected bike lanes threatens infrastructure improvements that are proven to increase safety and encourage mode shift for vulnerable road users.' The judge will soon decide if removing protection requires public notice. The fight for safe passage continues.

• Brooklyn Judge Once Again Declines to Rip Up Bedford Ave. Protected Bike Lane… For Now, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-01

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

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

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

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

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

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

West 14th Street lost lanes to cars. Pedestrians gained a promenade. Shops, benches, and art now fill the block. Engines faded. Footsteps grew. The city claims safety and space for people. The street feels new.

On June 18, 2025, West 14th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues opened as a new promenade. Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supported the project. The matter summary reads: 'a new promenade opened on West 14th Street, with cool shops, cozy seating, lush landscaping and less space for driving.' The redesign took 18 feet from each side for decks and seating, adding over 4,000 square feet for people. The safety analyst notes: reducing driving space prioritizes pedestrians, encourages mode shift, and likely improves safety through traffic calming and visibility. The project puts vulnerable road users first.

• Meatpacking District’s historic makeover continues with a new promenade and less room for cars, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30

Governor Hochul signed S.8344/A.8787, extending NYC’s school zone speed camera program to 2030. Cameras stay. Streets watch. Danger lingers for kids crossing. Fewer drivers speed. Fewer crashes. Lives spared.

On June 30, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed S.8344/A.8787, renewing New York City’s school zone speed camera program through July 1, 2030. The bill, described as 'an extra boost' for automated enforcement, updates home-rule provisions first enacted in 2013. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Deborah Glick sponsored the measure. Both praised the program’s record in cutting speeds and saving lives. Council member Barbara Russo-Lennon supported the renewal. A safety analyst notes the extension is likely to reduce speeds and crashes, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, especially children, without burdening vulnerable road users.

• Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30

DOT picks a landscape team for Park Avenue. Greener blocks and wider medians promised. Pedestrians may gain. Cyclists and drivers left in limbo. Safety for walkers likely to rise.

On June 26, 2025, NYC DOT named Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects to lead the Park Avenue redesign from East 46th to 57th Streets. The project, described as making Park Avenue 'greener and more pedestrian-friendly,' enters a new design phase. Council member Barbara Russo-Lennon backs more green space and pedestrian access. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez called it a 'transformative redesign.' The fate of driving lanes and bike lanes remains undecided. According to safety analysts, making Park Avenue more pedestrian-friendly and greener is likely to improve safety and comfort for pedestrians, and may encourage a shift away from driving, benefiting vulnerable road users overall.

• DOT picks landscape team for Park Avenue redesign, but fate of driving lanes remains unknown, AMNY, Published 2025-06-26