About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 14
▸ Crush Injuries 12
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 15
▸ Severe Lacerations 14
▸ Concussion 30
▸ Whiplash 126
▸ Contusion/Bruise 212
▸ Abrasion 115
▸ Pain/Nausea 44
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Flatbush and Fulton don’t forgive
Brooklyn CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
A woman died at Flatbush and State. An SUV sat stopped in traffic. A sedan drove straight. The right‑rear passenger was crushed. She did not make it. That was 11:04 p.m. on February 28. The city logged it as CrashID 4795527.
Two more riders died on the BQE. One at 9:58 p.m. on May 10. A motorcycle hit the back of a slowing sedan. The rider died at the scene. The state called it CrashID 4812048. Another at 1:57 a.m. on July 3. A 55‑year‑old was ejected. Helmet on. Gone. That’s CrashID 4825127.
A 55‑year‑old woman tried to cross Fulton at Washington. She was not at an intersection. An SUV going west hit her. She died on May 17. The record is CrashID 4813415.
In this board, since 2022, 13 people have died and 2,721 were hurt. Pedestrians took 490 injuries, with 17 listed as serious. Cyclists suffered 494 injuries, 16 serious. The counts sit in the city’s files for this area, dated through August 26, 2025. See the rollup in the same NYC Open Data.
BQE. Fulton. Flatbush. The names repeat in police logs. The pain repeats in families.
Where the street bites
The BQE is the worst line on the map here: 309 injuries and three deaths since 2022. That is the top hotspot, stamped in the data as BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY. Tillary Street follows with 58 injuries and four serious injuries. Fulton Street shows 109 injuries.
The clock doesn’t help. Injuries stack up in the afternoon. From 1 p.m. through 5 p.m., the files show nine deaths and hundreds hurt, with a spike at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The hourly curve is in the board’s distribution.
Who gets hit
People outside cars carry the damage. Pedestrians: 490 injuries, 17 serious, two deaths. Cyclists: 494 injuries, 16 serious. Motorized micromobility adds another 123 injuries and three serious injuries. Cars and SUVs still drive most of the harm to walkers: sedans account for 170 pedestrian injuries; SUVs for 133. The board’s mode and vehicle tallies live in the dataset.
Causes come cold on the page. “Other” factors sit atop with 767 injuries and 17 serious injuries. “Vulnerable road user error” is tagged in two deaths and 11 serious injuries. Distraction is there too. So are red lights blown and bad passes. The city labels and counts are in the contributing factors.
Promises on paper
At Flatbush and State, the passenger died while the SUV was “stopped in traffic,” the file says. The board’s council member, Lincoln Restler, has pressed bills to keep space clear and kids safer near schools. A resolution he sponsors would let a state bill ticket owners when cameras catch parking rule violations. It aims to stop the crosswalk and bike‑lane blockers that force people into traffic. The text sits in Res 1024‑2025. The measure “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440.” That is the council’s record.
He also co‑sponsors a bill to force DOT to install school‑zone safety devices within 60 days of a study. The title is Int 1353‑2025. Another bill he leads would revoke placards for obscured plates. The listings are on the same Council site.
What Albany moved
Speed cameras will stay on through 2030. The governor signed the reauthorization on June 30. “Speed cameras save lives and keep New Yorkers safe,” she said. That’s in the Streetsblog report. AMNY covered the same extension and noted the sponsors. Read it here: renewed through 2030.
In the Senate, lawmakers advanced a bill to clamp repeat speeders with intelligent speed assistance. Senator Jabari Brisport voted yes in committee. So did Senator Andrew Gounardes. The bill is S 4045. The committee records are linked on that page.
What must change on these blocks
- Daylight the corners on Fulton, Tillary, and Flatbush. Clear the sightlines that hide people in the crosswalk.
- Harden the turns where drivers cut close. Protect walkers and cyclists at the apexes.
- Target repeat hotspots on the BQE feeders with automated and manual enforcement during the peak injury hours listed above.
These are small fixes. They keep bones intact.
The cost of delay
Police and press keep writing the same lines in other parts of the city. “A driver struck and killed a 47‑year‑old pedestrian… then left the scene,” police said in Bushwick this month. That man was found dead in the road. The driver was gone. Read the Daily News and Gothamist coverage.
The pattern is not special. It is routine. It is ours.
Slow it down, citywide
Albany renewed cameras. The Council is pushing to clear lanes and speed up school‑zone fixes. The state bill to force speed limiters on repeat offenders is moving. These steps cut risk for people on foot and on bikes. Pair them with a lower default speed limit and targeted fixes at BQE ramps, Fulton, Tillary, and Flatbush. Fewer sirens. Fewer vigils.
One call helps. Start here: Take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (includes CrashIDs cited) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- NYC Council Legistar entries (Res 1024‑2025; Int 1353‑2025), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30
- Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30
- S 4045 – Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, Open States/NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
Other Representatives
District 57
55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Room 731, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 35
55 Hanson Place, Suite 778, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-260-9191
250 Broadway, Suite 1762, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7081
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB2 Brooklyn Community Board 2 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 88, District 35, AD 57, SD 25.
It contains Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Navy Yard.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 2
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Sedan Rear-Ends Taxi on BQE; Elderly Hurt▸Aug 4 - A sedan rear-ended a taxi on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. An 88-year-old woman in the taxi's right rear seat suffered a head contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the sedan driver. Three other occupants were involved.
The driver of a sedan struck the center back of a taxi on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. An 88-year-old woman riding in the taxi's right rear seat suffered a head contusion. “According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.'” Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver of the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling west and going straight before the impact. The sedan's center front and left front bumper hit the taxi's center back end. Three other occupants — both drivers and another passenger — were involved and not reported injured.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Driver's Left Turn Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Aug 3 - A driver made a left turn and hit a 34-year-old woman crossing Boerum Place at Livingston Street. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a driver made a left turn on Boerum Place and failed to yield. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The driver hit a 34-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Livingston Street. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle was a 2008 Ford sedan traveling north. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Distracted SUV Hits Pedicab Cyclist on Furman▸Jul 31 - The driver of a distracted SUV hit a 62-year-old pedicab cyclist at 360 Furman Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a BUIC SUV hit a pedicab at 360 Furman Street in Brooklyn at about 4:05 p.m. The pedicab driver, a 62-year-old woman, was injured and sustained a contusion to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police noted both vehicles were traveling west and the point of impact was the right front bumper on each. The SUV driver was a licensed male from New York. No vehicle damage or helmet or signaling factors were listed in the report.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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Tow Truck Driver Rear-Ends Box Truck on BQE▸Jul 29 - Tow truck driver hit the back of a box truck on the BQE in Brooklyn. One driver, 44, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both moved straight west. Police listed no contributing factors.
A tow truck driver rear-ended a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. "According to the police report," both vehicles were traveling west and going straight when the crash occurred. The 44-year-old driver reported neck pain and whiplash and was listed as injured; the 51-year-old driver was not reported injured. The box truck’s center rear end was damaged; no damage was recorded for the tow truck. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and both vehicles were registered in New York.
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Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary▸Jul 24 - Two drivers were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered head injuries and complained of whiplash. Two SUVs and a taxi were involved. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
Two SUVs and a taxi collided eastbound on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 49 and 65, suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. Several other occupants were in the vehicles; the report does not detail their injuries. According to the police report, “two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash,” and contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not record any specific driver error in the data. Vehicle damage is recorded at center front and center back of the involved cars, and occupant counts are noted without further causal findings.
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Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
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Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
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E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
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Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
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E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
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Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
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FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Aug 4 - A sedan rear-ended a taxi on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. An 88-year-old woman in the taxi's right rear seat suffered a head contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the sedan driver. Three other occupants were involved.
The driver of a sedan struck the center back of a taxi on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. An 88-year-old woman riding in the taxi's right rear seat suffered a head contusion. “According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.'” Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver of the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling west and going straight before the impact. The sedan's center front and left front bumper hit the taxi's center back end. Three other occupants — both drivers and another passenger — were involved and not reported injured.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Driver's Left Turn Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Aug 3 - A driver made a left turn and hit a 34-year-old woman crossing Boerum Place at Livingston Street. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a driver made a left turn on Boerum Place and failed to yield. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The driver hit a 34-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Livingston Street. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle was a 2008 Ford sedan traveling north. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Distracted SUV Hits Pedicab Cyclist on Furman▸Jul 31 - The driver of a distracted SUV hit a 62-year-old pedicab cyclist at 360 Furman Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a BUIC SUV hit a pedicab at 360 Furman Street in Brooklyn at about 4:05 p.m. The pedicab driver, a 62-year-old woman, was injured and sustained a contusion to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police noted both vehicles were traveling west and the point of impact was the right front bumper on each. The SUV driver was a licensed male from New York. No vehicle damage or helmet or signaling factors were listed in the report.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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Tow Truck Driver Rear-Ends Box Truck on BQE▸Jul 29 - Tow truck driver hit the back of a box truck on the BQE in Brooklyn. One driver, 44, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both moved straight west. Police listed no contributing factors.
A tow truck driver rear-ended a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. "According to the police report," both vehicles were traveling west and going straight when the crash occurred. The 44-year-old driver reported neck pain and whiplash and was listed as injured; the 51-year-old driver was not reported injured. The box truck’s center rear end was damaged; no damage was recorded for the tow truck. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and both vehicles were registered in New York.
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Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary▸Jul 24 - Two drivers were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered head injuries and complained of whiplash. Two SUVs and a taxi were involved. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
Two SUVs and a taxi collided eastbound on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 49 and 65, suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. Several other occupants were in the vehicles; the report does not detail their injuries. According to the police report, “two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash,” and contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not record any specific driver error in the data. Vehicle damage is recorded at center front and center back of the involved cars, and occupant counts are noted without further causal findings.
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Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
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E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
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FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
- ‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-04
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Driver's Left Turn Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Aug 3 - A driver made a left turn and hit a 34-year-old woman crossing Boerum Place at Livingston Street. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a driver made a left turn on Boerum Place and failed to yield. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The driver hit a 34-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Livingston Street. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle was a 2008 Ford sedan traveling north. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Distracted SUV Hits Pedicab Cyclist on Furman▸Jul 31 - The driver of a distracted SUV hit a 62-year-old pedicab cyclist at 360 Furman Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a BUIC SUV hit a pedicab at 360 Furman Street in Brooklyn at about 4:05 p.m. The pedicab driver, a 62-year-old woman, was injured and sustained a contusion to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police noted both vehicles were traveling west and the point of impact was the right front bumper on each. The SUV driver was a licensed male from New York. No vehicle damage or helmet or signaling factors were listed in the report.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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Tow Truck Driver Rear-Ends Box Truck on BQE▸Jul 29 - Tow truck driver hit the back of a box truck on the BQE in Brooklyn. One driver, 44, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both moved straight west. Police listed no contributing factors.
A tow truck driver rear-ended a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. "According to the police report," both vehicles were traveling west and going straight when the crash occurred. The 44-year-old driver reported neck pain and whiplash and was listed as injured; the 51-year-old driver was not reported injured. The box truck’s center rear end was damaged; no damage was recorded for the tow truck. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and both vehicles were registered in New York.
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Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary▸Jul 24 - Two drivers were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered head injuries and complained of whiplash. Two SUVs and a taxi were involved. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
Two SUVs and a taxi collided eastbound on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 49 and 65, suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. Several other occupants were in the vehicles; the report does not detail their injuries. According to the police report, “two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash,” and contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not record any specific driver error in the data. Vehicle damage is recorded at center front and center back of the involved cars, and occupant counts are noted without further causal findings.
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Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Aug 3 - A driver made a left turn and hit a 34-year-old woman crossing Boerum Place at Livingston Street. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a driver made a left turn on Boerum Place and failed to yield. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The driver hit a 34-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Livingston Street. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle was a 2008 Ford sedan traveling north. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Distracted SUV Hits Pedicab Cyclist on Furman▸Jul 31 - The driver of a distracted SUV hit a 62-year-old pedicab cyclist at 360 Furman Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a BUIC SUV hit a pedicab at 360 Furman Street in Brooklyn at about 4:05 p.m. The pedicab driver, a 62-year-old woman, was injured and sustained a contusion to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police noted both vehicles were traveling west and the point of impact was the right front bumper on each. The SUV driver was a licensed male from New York. No vehicle damage or helmet or signaling factors were listed in the report.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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Tow Truck Driver Rear-Ends Box Truck on BQE▸Jul 29 - Tow truck driver hit the back of a box truck on the BQE in Brooklyn. One driver, 44, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both moved straight west. Police listed no contributing factors.
A tow truck driver rear-ended a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. "According to the police report," both vehicles were traveling west and going straight when the crash occurred. The 44-year-old driver reported neck pain and whiplash and was listed as injured; the 51-year-old driver was not reported injured. The box truck’s center rear end was damaged; no damage was recorded for the tow truck. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and both vehicles were registered in New York.
24
Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary▸Jul 24 - Two drivers were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered head injuries and complained of whiplash. Two SUVs and a taxi were involved. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
Two SUVs and a taxi collided eastbound on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 49 and 65, suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. Several other occupants were in the vehicles; the report does not detail their injuries. According to the police report, “two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash,” and contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not record any specific driver error in the data. Vehicle damage is recorded at center front and center back of the involved cars, and occupant counts are noted without further causal findings.
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
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E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 31 - The driver of a distracted SUV hit a 62-year-old pedicab cyclist at 360 Furman Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a BUIC SUV hit a pedicab at 360 Furman Street in Brooklyn at about 4:05 p.m. The pedicab driver, a 62-year-old woman, was injured and sustained a contusion to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police noted both vehicles were traveling west and the point of impact was the right front bumper on each. The SUV driver was a licensed male from New York. No vehicle damage or helmet or signaling factors were listed in the report.
31
Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
29
Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
29
Tow Truck Driver Rear-Ends Box Truck on BQE▸Jul 29 - Tow truck driver hit the back of a box truck on the BQE in Brooklyn. One driver, 44, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both moved straight west. Police listed no contributing factors.
A tow truck driver rear-ended a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. "According to the police report," both vehicles were traveling west and going straight when the crash occurred. The 44-year-old driver reported neck pain and whiplash and was listed as injured; the 51-year-old driver was not reported injured. The box truck’s center rear end was damaged; no damage was recorded for the tow truck. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and both vehicles were registered in New York.
24
Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary▸Jul 24 - Two drivers were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered head injuries and complained of whiplash. Two SUVs and a taxi were involved. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
Two SUVs and a taxi collided eastbound on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 49 and 65, suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. Several other occupants were in the vehicles; the report does not detail their injuries. According to the police report, “two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash,” and contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not record any specific driver error in the data. Vehicle damage is recorded at center front and center back of the involved cars, and occupant counts are noted without further causal findings.
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
29
Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
29
Tow Truck Driver Rear-Ends Box Truck on BQE▸Jul 29 - Tow truck driver hit the back of a box truck on the BQE in Brooklyn. One driver, 44, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both moved straight west. Police listed no contributing factors.
A tow truck driver rear-ended a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. "According to the police report," both vehicles were traveling west and going straight when the crash occurred. The 44-year-old driver reported neck pain and whiplash and was listed as injured; the 51-year-old driver was not reported injured. The box truck’s center rear end was damaged; no damage was recorded for the tow truck. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and both vehicles were registered in New York.
24
Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary▸Jul 24 - Two drivers were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered head injuries and complained of whiplash. Two SUVs and a taxi were involved. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
Two SUVs and a taxi collided eastbound on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 49 and 65, suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. Several other occupants were in the vehicles; the report does not detail their injuries. According to the police report, “two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash,” and contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not record any specific driver error in the data. Vehicle damage is recorded at center front and center back of the involved cars, and occupant counts are noted without further causal findings.
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
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E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
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E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
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FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
29
Tow Truck Driver Rear-Ends Box Truck on BQE▸Jul 29 - Tow truck driver hit the back of a box truck on the BQE in Brooklyn. One driver, 44, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both moved straight west. Police listed no contributing factors.
A tow truck driver rear-ended a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. "According to the police report," both vehicles were traveling west and going straight when the crash occurred. The 44-year-old driver reported neck pain and whiplash and was listed as injured; the 51-year-old driver was not reported injured. The box truck’s center rear end was damaged; no damage was recorded for the tow truck. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and both vehicles were registered in New York.
24
Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary▸Jul 24 - Two drivers were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered head injuries and complained of whiplash. Two SUVs and a taxi were involved. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
Two SUVs and a taxi collided eastbound on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 49 and 65, suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. Several other occupants were in the vehicles; the report does not detail their injuries. According to the police report, “two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash,” and contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not record any specific driver error in the data. Vehicle damage is recorded at center front and center back of the involved cars, and occupant counts are noted without further causal findings.
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 29 - Tow truck driver hit the back of a box truck on the BQE in Brooklyn. One driver, 44, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both moved straight west. Police listed no contributing factors.
A tow truck driver rear-ended a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. "According to the police report," both vehicles were traveling west and going straight when the crash occurred. The 44-year-old driver reported neck pain and whiplash and was listed as injured; the 51-year-old driver was not reported injured. The box truck’s center rear end was damaged; no damage was recorded for the tow truck. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and both vehicles were registered in New York.
24
Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary▸Jul 24 - Two drivers were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered head injuries and complained of whiplash. Two SUVs and a taxi were involved. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
Two SUVs and a taxi collided eastbound on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 49 and 65, suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. Several other occupants were in the vehicles; the report does not detail their injuries. According to the police report, “two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash,” and contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not record any specific driver error in the data. Vehicle damage is recorded at center front and center back of the involved cars, and occupant counts are noted without further causal findings.
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 24 - Two drivers were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered head injuries and complained of whiplash. Two SUVs and a taxi were involved. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
Two SUVs and a taxi collided eastbound on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 49 and 65, suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. Several other occupants were in the vehicles; the report does not detail their injuries. According to the police report, “two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash,” and contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not record any specific driver error in the data. Vehicle damage is recorded at center front and center back of the involved cars, and occupant counts are noted without further causal findings.
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
- After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
- E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-22
22
Souffrant Forrest Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub▸Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
-
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.
""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest
On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.
- E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-22
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-18
17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts▸Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
-
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.
On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
- FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-17
14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman▸Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.
Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.