Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB3?
Bronx Streets Run Red—How Many More Will Die Before City Acts?
Bronx CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025
The Blood on the Asphalt
Twelve dead. Thirty seriously hurt. That is the count in Bronx CB3 since 2022. The numbers do not tell you about the bodies in the street, the sirens at dawn, the families waiting in hospital halls. They do not tell you about the man dragged under a car for 950 feet, or the worker pinned between two vehicles and left to die. But the numbers do not lie. The disaster is slow, but it does not stop.
Just last month, a driver in Morrisania struck and killed a car wash worker, then ran. It took two years to make an arrest. Police said, “She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and leaving the scene of an accident” police said.
In October, a driver ran over a man at a Bronx gas station, dragged him nearly a thousand feet, then checked under the car and drove away. The Bronx DA called it “egregious and show[ing] a lack of humanity” the Bronx DA called it.
The Machines That Kill
Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. Since 2022, they have killed three, seriously hurt four, and injured 292 people walking or biking here. Trucks and buses have left four with grave injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds have added more blood to the street. No one is safe—not the old, not the young. Children under 18 have been injured 185 times.
Leadership: Votes, Delays, and Missed Chances
Local leaders have taken some steps. State Senator Sepúlveda voted yes on bills to curb repeat speeders and extend school speed zones. But the carnage continues. The city took seventeen years to fund a fix for one deadly intersection. In that time, two died and 358 were hurt. “We are excited to make progress on this key corridor,” a city official said, but the work is only just beginning.
The Call
This is not fate. This is policy. Every day of delay is another day of blood. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat offenders. Demand streets where a child can cross without fear. Do not wait for another body in the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Bronx CB3 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Bronx CB3?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Bronx CB3?
▸ Are these crashes just accidents?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Six Struck In Bronx Left-Turn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-07-31
- Bronx Driver Drags Pedestrian, Arrested Later, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-23
- City Funds Overdue Bronx Intersection Fix, Patch, Published 2025-07-30
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
- Six Struck In Bronx Left-Turn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13
- File S 7336, Open States, Published 2025-04-10
- OPINION: A Cycling ‘Current Conditions’ Report Will Keep Biking New Yorkers Safe and Informed, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-03
- Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-05
- Delivery apps in NYC could be held responsible for workers following traffic laws, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-21
- Cycle of Rage: Council Members Slam DOT for Successful Safety Projects, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-19
- Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates, amny.com, Published 2023-04-11
Other Representatives
District 79
780 Concourse Village West Ground Floor Professional, Bronx, NY 10451
Room 547, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 17
1070 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
718-402-6130
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7505
District 32
975 Kelly St. Suite 203, Bronx, NY 10459
Room 412, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Bronx CB3 Bronx Community Board 3 sits in Bronx, Precinct 42, District 17, AD 79, SD 32.
It contains Morrisania, Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park East, Crotona Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 3
Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle at Bronx Intersection▸A 49-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at East 161 Street and Melrose Avenue. The vehicle, traveling south, impacted the pedestrian’s head with its right front bumper. The victim suffered a concussion and was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 161 Street and Melrose Avenue in the Bronx at 6:35 p.m. The 49-year-old male victim was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, specifically a concussion, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the vehicle striking the pedestrian who was lawfully crossing.
Inexperienced Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan making a left turn struck her at a Bronx intersection. The driver’s inexperience and inattention caused the crash despite no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Avenue in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with East 168 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time and sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock following the incident. The report explicitly cites the driver’s errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
Int 0606-2024Feliz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0606-2024Salamanca co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
SUV Overturns in U-Turn Bronx Crash▸A Jeep SUV flipped on Sheridan Boulevard during a U-turn, striking northbound vehicles. One driver suffered facial bruises. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of sudden, violent movement.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a U-turn on Sheridan Boulevard overturned after colliding with several northbound vehicles, including a Chevrolet SUV and a Honda sedan. The crash happened at 4:15 AM. The Chevrolet SUV's 53-year-old male driver was injured, suffering facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The Jeep SUV's right rear bumper was the point of impact, while other vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and side doors. The police report lists the Jeep driver's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' a hazardous maneuver that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited in the report.
Int 0178-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill banning fake license plates, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.
Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.
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File Int 0178-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0179-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.▸Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0179-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
A 49-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at East 161 Street and Melrose Avenue. The vehicle, traveling south, impacted the pedestrian’s head with its right front bumper. The victim suffered a concussion and was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 161 Street and Melrose Avenue in the Bronx at 6:35 p.m. The 49-year-old male victim was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, specifically a concussion, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the vehicle striking the pedestrian who was lawfully crossing.
Inexperienced Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan making a left turn struck her at a Bronx intersection. The driver’s inexperience and inattention caused the crash despite no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Avenue in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with East 168 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time and sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock following the incident. The report explicitly cites the driver’s errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
Int 0606-2024Feliz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0606-2024Salamanca co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
SUV Overturns in U-Turn Bronx Crash▸A Jeep SUV flipped on Sheridan Boulevard during a U-turn, striking northbound vehicles. One driver suffered facial bruises. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of sudden, violent movement.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a U-turn on Sheridan Boulevard overturned after colliding with several northbound vehicles, including a Chevrolet SUV and a Honda sedan. The crash happened at 4:15 AM. The Chevrolet SUV's 53-year-old male driver was injured, suffering facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The Jeep SUV's right rear bumper was the point of impact, while other vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and side doors. The police report lists the Jeep driver's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' a hazardous maneuver that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited in the report.
Int 0178-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill banning fake license plates, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.
Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.
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File Int 0178-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0179-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.▸Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0179-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan making a left turn struck her at a Bronx intersection. The driver’s inexperience and inattention caused the crash despite no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Avenue in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with East 168 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time and sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock following the incident. The report explicitly cites the driver’s errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
Int 0606-2024Feliz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0606-2024Salamanca co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
SUV Overturns in U-Turn Bronx Crash▸A Jeep SUV flipped on Sheridan Boulevard during a U-turn, striking northbound vehicles. One driver suffered facial bruises. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of sudden, violent movement.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a U-turn on Sheridan Boulevard overturned after colliding with several northbound vehicles, including a Chevrolet SUV and a Honda sedan. The crash happened at 4:15 AM. The Chevrolet SUV's 53-year-old male driver was injured, suffering facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The Jeep SUV's right rear bumper was the point of impact, while other vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and side doors. The police report lists the Jeep driver's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' a hazardous maneuver that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited in the report.
Int 0178-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill banning fake license plates, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.
Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.
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File Int 0178-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0179-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.▸Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0179-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
Int 0606-2024Feliz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0606-2024Salamanca co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
SUV Overturns in U-Turn Bronx Crash▸A Jeep SUV flipped on Sheridan Boulevard during a U-turn, striking northbound vehicles. One driver suffered facial bruises. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of sudden, violent movement.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a U-turn on Sheridan Boulevard overturned after colliding with several northbound vehicles, including a Chevrolet SUV and a Honda sedan. The crash happened at 4:15 AM. The Chevrolet SUV's 53-year-old male driver was injured, suffering facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The Jeep SUV's right rear bumper was the point of impact, while other vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and side doors. The police report lists the Jeep driver's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' a hazardous maneuver that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited in the report.
Int 0178-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill banning fake license plates, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.
Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.
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File Int 0178-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0179-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.▸Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0179-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
- File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0606-2024Salamanca co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
SUV Overturns in U-Turn Bronx Crash▸A Jeep SUV flipped on Sheridan Boulevard during a U-turn, striking northbound vehicles. One driver suffered facial bruises. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of sudden, violent movement.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a U-turn on Sheridan Boulevard overturned after colliding with several northbound vehicles, including a Chevrolet SUV and a Honda sedan. The crash happened at 4:15 AM. The Chevrolet SUV's 53-year-old male driver was injured, suffering facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The Jeep SUV's right rear bumper was the point of impact, while other vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and side doors. The police report lists the Jeep driver's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' a hazardous maneuver that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited in the report.
Int 0178-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill banning fake license plates, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.
Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.
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File Int 0178-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0179-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.▸Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0179-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
- File Int 0504-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07
Int 0606-2024Salamanca co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
SUV Overturns in U-Turn Bronx Crash▸A Jeep SUV flipped on Sheridan Boulevard during a U-turn, striking northbound vehicles. One driver suffered facial bruises. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of sudden, violent movement.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a U-turn on Sheridan Boulevard overturned after colliding with several northbound vehicles, including a Chevrolet SUV and a Honda sedan. The crash happened at 4:15 AM. The Chevrolet SUV's 53-year-old male driver was injured, suffering facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The Jeep SUV's right rear bumper was the point of impact, while other vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and side doors. The police report lists the Jeep driver's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' a hazardous maneuver that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited in the report.
Int 0178-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill banning fake license plates, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.
Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.
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File Int 0178-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0179-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.▸Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0179-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
- File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07
SUV Overturns in U-Turn Bronx Crash▸A Jeep SUV flipped on Sheridan Boulevard during a U-turn, striking northbound vehicles. One driver suffered facial bruises. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of sudden, violent movement.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a U-turn on Sheridan Boulevard overturned after colliding with several northbound vehicles, including a Chevrolet SUV and a Honda sedan. The crash happened at 4:15 AM. The Chevrolet SUV's 53-year-old male driver was injured, suffering facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The Jeep SUV's right rear bumper was the point of impact, while other vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and side doors. The police report lists the Jeep driver's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' a hazardous maneuver that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited in the report.
Int 0178-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill banning fake license plates, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.
Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.
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File Int 0178-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0179-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.▸Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0179-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
A Jeep SUV flipped on Sheridan Boulevard during a U-turn, striking northbound vehicles. One driver suffered facial bruises. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of sudden, violent movement.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a U-turn on Sheridan Boulevard overturned after colliding with several northbound vehicles, including a Chevrolet SUV and a Honda sedan. The crash happened at 4:15 AM. The Chevrolet SUV's 53-year-old male driver was injured, suffering facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The Jeep SUV's right rear bumper was the point of impact, while other vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and side doors. The police report lists the Jeep driver's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' a hazardous maneuver that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited in the report.
Int 0178-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill banning fake license plates, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.
Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.
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File Int 0178-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0179-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.▸Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0179-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.
Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.
- File Int 0178-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0179-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.▸Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0179-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
- File Int 0270-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0179-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill expanding tow pound capacity, boosting street safety.▸Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0179-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.
Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
- File Int 0179-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
- File Int 0271-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
- File Int 0177-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0263-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
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File Int 0263-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.
Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.
- File Int 0263-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0264-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to create parking enforcement unit, boosting street safety.▸Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
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File Int 0264-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.
Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.
- File Int 0264-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Feliz co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
- File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Feliz co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
- File Res 0090-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0177-2024Salamanca co-sponsors bill targeting fake plates, boosting street safety.▸Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
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File Int 0177-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.
Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.
- File Int 0177-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.