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 15
▸ Crush Injuries 15
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 16
▸ Severe Lacerations 17
▸ Concussion 31
▸ Whiplash 162
▸ Contusion/Bruise 274
▸ Abrasion 150
▸ Pain/Nausea 55
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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Distracted Driver Ejects Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 18 - Three cars collided on Cadman Plaza West. A front seat passenger was thrown partway out, hit her head, suffered whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash. Metal and glass scattered. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan and two SUVs collided on Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. All vehicles were making left turns. The front seat passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and back ends, showing the force of the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Mar 18 - A 30-year-old man riding south on Vanderbilt Avenue was struck and injured. Bruises and leg wounds marked the crash. Driver failed to yield. Improper lane use played a role. The cyclist stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue was injured when another vehicle, also heading south, made a right turn. The crash left the cyclist with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after impact. The police report does not specify if the cyclist wore safety equipment. Driver errors led to the bicyclist's injury.
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Chain Collision on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Mar 17 - Four vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two drivers stopped in traffic were rear-ended by two sedans traveling west. A 38-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving four vehicles traveling west. Two vehicles were stopped in traffic when two sedans behind them failed to stop in time, striking the rear ends of the stopped vehicles. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 38-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The impact points were center back end for the stopped vehicles and center front end for the striking sedans. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Mar 17 - A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right rear quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Greene Place and Hanson Place in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2020 BMW sedan traveling south struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries.
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Unlicensed Driver Strikes Teen Pedestrian Brooklyn▸Mar 16 - A 15-year-old girl crossing Atlantic Avenue was hit by an unlicensed female driver in a Jeep SUV. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred away from an intersection with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue against the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a female operating a 2020 Jeep SUV, was unlicensed and traveling northwest, striking the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield, but the driver’s unlicensed status is noted. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were involved.
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Gounardes Advocates Against Fare Hike Supports MTA Funding▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse funds for more frequent service. Riders wait. Advocates warn: infrequent buses and trains leave New Yorkers stranded, exposed, and at risk.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to fill the MTA’s fiscal deficit, avoid a fare hike, and fund a pilot for free buses. The bill, still under negotiation before the April 1 deadline, does not include the $300 million sought to boost off-peak bus and subway service to every six minutes. The matter summary reads: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses across New York City.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Andrew Gounardes pledged to keep fighting for better frequency. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised stable funding. Advocates like Betsy Plum criticized the omission: 'The legislature's budget ignores millions of riders stranded 12, 15, 20 minutes or more on subway platforms and at bus stops.' The budget’s failure to expand service leaves vulnerable riders waiting longer, exposed to danger and delay.
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State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-14
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Gounardes Supports Filling MTA Fiscal Deficit Without Fare Hike▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse to fund more frequent service. Riders wait. The streets stay dangerous. The system limps on. Vulnerable New Yorkers are left behind.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to address the MTA’s fiscal crisis. The plan, discussed in committee, fills the funding gap and stops a fare hike. It launches a free bus pilot in low-income and commercial districts. The bill, backed by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, does not include the $300 million needed to run buses and subways every six minutes off-peak. The matter summary states: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses.' Hoylman-Sigal supported ending Madison Square Garden’s tax break to help fund transit. Advocates and lawmakers like Zohran Mamdani blasted the omission, warning that infrequent service leaves riders stranded and exposed. The budget keeps the system afloat but fails to deliver safer, more reliable transit for those most at risk.
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State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2023-03-14
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Van Strikes Sedan, Three Passengers Hurt▸Mar 12 - A van rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Three sedan passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The van was slowing. All injured remained conscious.
According to the police report, a van collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the sedan, ages 23, 25, and 28, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the sedan driver, who held a permit. The van driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV on Sands Street▸Mar 12 - A 44-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver backed unsafely.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV backed unsafely on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling south and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
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Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
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Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
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‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
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Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
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Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
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Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
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Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
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Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
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Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 18 - Three cars collided on Cadman Plaza West. A front seat passenger was thrown partway out, hit her head, suffered whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash. Metal and glass scattered. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan and two SUVs collided on Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. All vehicles were making left turns. The front seat passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and back ends, showing the force of the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Vanderbilt▸Mar 18 - A 30-year-old man riding south on Vanderbilt Avenue was struck and injured. Bruises and leg wounds marked the crash. Driver failed to yield. Improper lane use played a role. The cyclist stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue was injured when another vehicle, also heading south, made a right turn. The crash left the cyclist with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after impact. The police report does not specify if the cyclist wore safety equipment. Driver errors led to the bicyclist's injury.
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Chain Collision on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Mar 17 - Four vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two drivers stopped in traffic were rear-ended by two sedans traveling west. A 38-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving four vehicles traveling west. Two vehicles were stopped in traffic when two sedans behind them failed to stop in time, striking the rear ends of the stopped vehicles. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 38-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The impact points were center back end for the stopped vehicles and center front end for the striking sedans. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Mar 17 - A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right rear quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Greene Place and Hanson Place in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2020 BMW sedan traveling south struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries.
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Unlicensed Driver Strikes Teen Pedestrian Brooklyn▸Mar 16 - A 15-year-old girl crossing Atlantic Avenue was hit by an unlicensed female driver in a Jeep SUV. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred away from an intersection with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue against the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a female operating a 2020 Jeep SUV, was unlicensed and traveling northwest, striking the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield, but the driver’s unlicensed status is noted. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were involved.
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Gounardes Advocates Against Fare Hike Supports MTA Funding▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse funds for more frequent service. Riders wait. Advocates warn: infrequent buses and trains leave New Yorkers stranded, exposed, and at risk.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to fill the MTA’s fiscal deficit, avoid a fare hike, and fund a pilot for free buses. The bill, still under negotiation before the April 1 deadline, does not include the $300 million sought to boost off-peak bus and subway service to every six minutes. The matter summary reads: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses across New York City.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Andrew Gounardes pledged to keep fighting for better frequency. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised stable funding. Advocates like Betsy Plum criticized the omission: 'The legislature's budget ignores millions of riders stranded 12, 15, 20 minutes or more on subway platforms and at bus stops.' The budget’s failure to expand service leaves vulnerable riders waiting longer, exposed to danger and delay.
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State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-14
14
Gounardes Supports Filling MTA Fiscal Deficit Without Fare Hike▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse to fund more frequent service. Riders wait. The streets stay dangerous. The system limps on. Vulnerable New Yorkers are left behind.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to address the MTA’s fiscal crisis. The plan, discussed in committee, fills the funding gap and stops a fare hike. It launches a free bus pilot in low-income and commercial districts. The bill, backed by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, does not include the $300 million needed to run buses and subways every six minutes off-peak. The matter summary states: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses.' Hoylman-Sigal supported ending Madison Square Garden’s tax break to help fund transit. Advocates and lawmakers like Zohran Mamdani blasted the omission, warning that infrequent service leaves riders stranded and exposed. The budget keeps the system afloat but fails to deliver safer, more reliable transit for those most at risk.
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State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2023-03-14
12
Van Strikes Sedan, Three Passengers Hurt▸Mar 12 - A van rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Three sedan passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The van was slowing. All injured remained conscious.
According to the police report, a van collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the sedan, ages 23, 25, and 28, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the sedan driver, who held a permit. The van driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
12
Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV on Sands Street▸Mar 12 - A 44-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver backed unsafely.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV backed unsafely on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling south and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
10
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
8
Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
8
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
8
Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
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‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
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Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 18 - A 30-year-old man riding south on Vanderbilt Avenue was struck and injured. Bruises and leg wounds marked the crash. Driver failed to yield. Improper lane use played a role. The cyclist stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue was injured when another vehicle, also heading south, made a right turn. The crash left the cyclist with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after impact. The police report does not specify if the cyclist wore safety equipment. Driver errors led to the bicyclist's injury.
17
Chain Collision on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Mar 17 - Four vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two drivers stopped in traffic were rear-ended by two sedans traveling west. A 38-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving four vehicles traveling west. Two vehicles were stopped in traffic when two sedans behind them failed to stop in time, striking the rear ends of the stopped vehicles. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 38-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The impact points were center back end for the stopped vehicles and center front end for the striking sedans. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
17
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Mar 17 - A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right rear quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Greene Place and Hanson Place in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2020 BMW sedan traveling south struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries.
16
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Teen Pedestrian Brooklyn▸Mar 16 - A 15-year-old girl crossing Atlantic Avenue was hit by an unlicensed female driver in a Jeep SUV. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred away from an intersection with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue against the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a female operating a 2020 Jeep SUV, was unlicensed and traveling northwest, striking the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield, but the driver’s unlicensed status is noted. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were involved.
14
Gounardes Advocates Against Fare Hike Supports MTA Funding▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse funds for more frequent service. Riders wait. Advocates warn: infrequent buses and trains leave New Yorkers stranded, exposed, and at risk.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to fill the MTA’s fiscal deficit, avoid a fare hike, and fund a pilot for free buses. The bill, still under negotiation before the April 1 deadline, does not include the $300 million sought to boost off-peak bus and subway service to every six minutes. The matter summary reads: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses across New York City.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Andrew Gounardes pledged to keep fighting for better frequency. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised stable funding. Advocates like Betsy Plum criticized the omission: 'The legislature's budget ignores millions of riders stranded 12, 15, 20 minutes or more on subway platforms and at bus stops.' The budget’s failure to expand service leaves vulnerable riders waiting longer, exposed to danger and delay.
-
State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-14
14
Gounardes Supports Filling MTA Fiscal Deficit Without Fare Hike▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse to fund more frequent service. Riders wait. The streets stay dangerous. The system limps on. Vulnerable New Yorkers are left behind.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to address the MTA’s fiscal crisis. The plan, discussed in committee, fills the funding gap and stops a fare hike. It launches a free bus pilot in low-income and commercial districts. The bill, backed by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, does not include the $300 million needed to run buses and subways every six minutes off-peak. The matter summary states: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses.' Hoylman-Sigal supported ending Madison Square Garden’s tax break to help fund transit. Advocates and lawmakers like Zohran Mamdani blasted the omission, warning that infrequent service leaves riders stranded and exposed. The budget keeps the system afloat but fails to deliver safer, more reliable transit for those most at risk.
-
State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2023-03-14
12
Van Strikes Sedan, Three Passengers Hurt▸Mar 12 - A van rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Three sedan passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The van was slowing. All injured remained conscious.
According to the police report, a van collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the sedan, ages 23, 25, and 28, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the sedan driver, who held a permit. The van driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
12
Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV on Sands Street▸Mar 12 - A 44-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver backed unsafely.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV backed unsafely on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling south and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
10
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
8
Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
8
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
8
Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
-
‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 17 - Four vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two drivers stopped in traffic were rear-ended by two sedans traveling west. A 38-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving four vehicles traveling west. Two vehicles were stopped in traffic when two sedans behind them failed to stop in time, striking the rear ends of the stopped vehicles. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 38-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The impact points were center back end for the stopped vehicles and center front end for the striking sedans. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Mar 17 - A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right rear quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Greene Place and Hanson Place in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2020 BMW sedan traveling south struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries.
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Unlicensed Driver Strikes Teen Pedestrian Brooklyn▸Mar 16 - A 15-year-old girl crossing Atlantic Avenue was hit by an unlicensed female driver in a Jeep SUV. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred away from an intersection with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue against the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a female operating a 2020 Jeep SUV, was unlicensed and traveling northwest, striking the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield, but the driver’s unlicensed status is noted. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were involved.
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Gounardes Advocates Against Fare Hike Supports MTA Funding▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse funds for more frequent service. Riders wait. Advocates warn: infrequent buses and trains leave New Yorkers stranded, exposed, and at risk.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to fill the MTA’s fiscal deficit, avoid a fare hike, and fund a pilot for free buses. The bill, still under negotiation before the April 1 deadline, does not include the $300 million sought to boost off-peak bus and subway service to every six minutes. The matter summary reads: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses across New York City.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Andrew Gounardes pledged to keep fighting for better frequency. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised stable funding. Advocates like Betsy Plum criticized the omission: 'The legislature's budget ignores millions of riders stranded 12, 15, 20 minutes or more on subway platforms and at bus stops.' The budget’s failure to expand service leaves vulnerable riders waiting longer, exposed to danger and delay.
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State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-14
14
Gounardes Supports Filling MTA Fiscal Deficit Without Fare Hike▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse to fund more frequent service. Riders wait. The streets stay dangerous. The system limps on. Vulnerable New Yorkers are left behind.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to address the MTA’s fiscal crisis. The plan, discussed in committee, fills the funding gap and stops a fare hike. It launches a free bus pilot in low-income and commercial districts. The bill, backed by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, does not include the $300 million needed to run buses and subways every six minutes off-peak. The matter summary states: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses.' Hoylman-Sigal supported ending Madison Square Garden’s tax break to help fund transit. Advocates and lawmakers like Zohran Mamdani blasted the omission, warning that infrequent service leaves riders stranded and exposed. The budget keeps the system afloat but fails to deliver safer, more reliable transit for those most at risk.
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State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2023-03-14
12
Van Strikes Sedan, Three Passengers Hurt▸Mar 12 - A van rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Three sedan passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The van was slowing. All injured remained conscious.
According to the police report, a van collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the sedan, ages 23, 25, and 28, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the sedan driver, who held a permit. The van driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV on Sands Street▸Mar 12 - A 44-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver backed unsafely.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV backed unsafely on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling south and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
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Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
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Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
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‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
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Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 17 - A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right rear quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Greene Place and Hanson Place in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2020 BMW sedan traveling south struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries.
16
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Teen Pedestrian Brooklyn▸Mar 16 - A 15-year-old girl crossing Atlantic Avenue was hit by an unlicensed female driver in a Jeep SUV. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred away from an intersection with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue against the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a female operating a 2020 Jeep SUV, was unlicensed and traveling northwest, striking the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield, but the driver’s unlicensed status is noted. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were involved.
14
Gounardes Advocates Against Fare Hike Supports MTA Funding▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse funds for more frequent service. Riders wait. Advocates warn: infrequent buses and trains leave New Yorkers stranded, exposed, and at risk.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to fill the MTA’s fiscal deficit, avoid a fare hike, and fund a pilot for free buses. The bill, still under negotiation before the April 1 deadline, does not include the $300 million sought to boost off-peak bus and subway service to every six minutes. The matter summary reads: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses across New York City.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Andrew Gounardes pledged to keep fighting for better frequency. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised stable funding. Advocates like Betsy Plum criticized the omission: 'The legislature's budget ignores millions of riders stranded 12, 15, 20 minutes or more on subway platforms and at bus stops.' The budget’s failure to expand service leaves vulnerable riders waiting longer, exposed to danger and delay.
-
State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-14
14
Gounardes Supports Filling MTA Fiscal Deficit Without Fare Hike▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse to fund more frequent service. Riders wait. The streets stay dangerous. The system limps on. Vulnerable New Yorkers are left behind.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to address the MTA’s fiscal crisis. The plan, discussed in committee, fills the funding gap and stops a fare hike. It launches a free bus pilot in low-income and commercial districts. The bill, backed by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, does not include the $300 million needed to run buses and subways every six minutes off-peak. The matter summary states: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses.' Hoylman-Sigal supported ending Madison Square Garden’s tax break to help fund transit. Advocates and lawmakers like Zohran Mamdani blasted the omission, warning that infrequent service leaves riders stranded and exposed. The budget keeps the system afloat but fails to deliver safer, more reliable transit for those most at risk.
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State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2023-03-14
12
Van Strikes Sedan, Three Passengers Hurt▸Mar 12 - A van rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Three sedan passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The van was slowing. All injured remained conscious.
According to the police report, a van collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the sedan, ages 23, 25, and 28, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the sedan driver, who held a permit. The van driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
12
Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV on Sands Street▸Mar 12 - A 44-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver backed unsafely.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV backed unsafely on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling south and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
10
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
8
Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
8
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
8
Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
-
‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
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Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 16 - A 15-year-old girl crossing Atlantic Avenue was hit by an unlicensed female driver in a Jeep SUV. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred away from an intersection with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue against the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a female operating a 2020 Jeep SUV, was unlicensed and traveling northwest, striking the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield, but the driver’s unlicensed status is noted. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were involved.
14
Gounardes Advocates Against Fare Hike Supports MTA Funding▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse funds for more frequent service. Riders wait. Advocates warn: infrequent buses and trains leave New Yorkers stranded, exposed, and at risk.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to fill the MTA’s fiscal deficit, avoid a fare hike, and fund a pilot for free buses. The bill, still under negotiation before the April 1 deadline, does not include the $300 million sought to boost off-peak bus and subway service to every six minutes. The matter summary reads: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses across New York City.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Andrew Gounardes pledged to keep fighting for better frequency. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised stable funding. Advocates like Betsy Plum criticized the omission: 'The legislature's budget ignores millions of riders stranded 12, 15, 20 minutes or more on subway platforms and at bus stops.' The budget’s failure to expand service leaves vulnerable riders waiting longer, exposed to danger and delay.
-
State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-14
14
Gounardes Supports Filling MTA Fiscal Deficit Without Fare Hike▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse to fund more frequent service. Riders wait. The streets stay dangerous. The system limps on. Vulnerable New Yorkers are left behind.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to address the MTA’s fiscal crisis. The plan, discussed in committee, fills the funding gap and stops a fare hike. It launches a free bus pilot in low-income and commercial districts. The bill, backed by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, does not include the $300 million needed to run buses and subways every six minutes off-peak. The matter summary states: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses.' Hoylman-Sigal supported ending Madison Square Garden’s tax break to help fund transit. Advocates and lawmakers like Zohran Mamdani blasted the omission, warning that infrequent service leaves riders stranded and exposed. The budget keeps the system afloat but fails to deliver safer, more reliable transit for those most at risk.
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State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2023-03-14
12
Van Strikes Sedan, Three Passengers Hurt▸Mar 12 - A van rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Three sedan passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The van was slowing. All injured remained conscious.
According to the police report, a van collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the sedan, ages 23, 25, and 28, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the sedan driver, who held a permit. The van driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
12
Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV on Sands Street▸Mar 12 - A 44-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver backed unsafely.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV backed unsafely on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling south and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
10
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
8
Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
8
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
8
Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
-
‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse funds for more frequent service. Riders wait. Advocates warn: infrequent buses and trains leave New Yorkers stranded, exposed, and at risk.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to fill the MTA’s fiscal deficit, avoid a fare hike, and fund a pilot for free buses. The bill, still under negotiation before the April 1 deadline, does not include the $300 million sought to boost off-peak bus and subway service to every six minutes. The matter summary reads: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses across New York City.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Andrew Gounardes pledged to keep fighting for better frequency. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised stable funding. Advocates like Betsy Plum criticized the omission: 'The legislature's budget ignores millions of riders stranded 12, 15, 20 minutes or more on subway platforms and at bus stops.' The budget’s failure to expand service leaves vulnerable riders waiting longer, exposed to danger and delay.
- State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-14
14
Gounardes Supports Filling MTA Fiscal Deficit Without Fare Hike▸Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse to fund more frequent service. Riders wait. The streets stay dangerous. The system limps on. Vulnerable New Yorkers are left behind.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to address the MTA’s fiscal crisis. The plan, discussed in committee, fills the funding gap and stops a fare hike. It launches a free bus pilot in low-income and commercial districts. The bill, backed by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, does not include the $300 million needed to run buses and subways every six minutes off-peak. The matter summary states: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses.' Hoylman-Sigal supported ending Madison Square Garden’s tax break to help fund transit. Advocates and lawmakers like Zohran Mamdani blasted the omission, warning that infrequent service leaves riders stranded and exposed. The budget keeps the system afloat but fails to deliver safer, more reliable transit for those most at risk.
-
State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2023-03-14
12
Van Strikes Sedan, Three Passengers Hurt▸Mar 12 - A van rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Three sedan passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The van was slowing. All injured remained conscious.
According to the police report, a van collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the sedan, ages 23, 25, and 28, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the sedan driver, who held a permit. The van driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
12
Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV on Sands Street▸Mar 12 - A 44-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver backed unsafely.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV backed unsafely on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling south and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
10
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
8
Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
8
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
8
Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
-
‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
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Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 14 - Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse to fund more frequent service. Riders wait. The streets stay dangerous. The system limps on. Vulnerable New Yorkers are left behind.
On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to address the MTA’s fiscal crisis. The plan, discussed in committee, fills the funding gap and stops a fare hike. It launches a free bus pilot in low-income and commercial districts. The bill, backed by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, does not include the $300 million needed to run buses and subways every six minutes off-peak. The matter summary states: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses.' Hoylman-Sigal supported ending Madison Square Garden’s tax break to help fund transit. Advocates and lawmakers like Zohran Mamdani blasted the omission, warning that infrequent service leaves riders stranded and exposed. The budget keeps the system afloat but fails to deliver safer, more reliable transit for those most at risk.
- State Legislators Fill MTA Fiscal Hole, Reject Fare Hike — But Don’t Expand Service, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-03-14
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Van Strikes Sedan, Three Passengers Hurt▸Mar 12 - A van rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Three sedan passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The van was slowing. All injured remained conscious.
According to the police report, a van collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the sedan, ages 23, 25, and 28, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the sedan driver, who held a permit. The van driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV on Sands Street▸Mar 12 - A 44-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver backed unsafely.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV backed unsafely on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling south and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
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Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
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Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
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‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
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Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 12 - A van rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Three sedan passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The van was slowing. All injured remained conscious.
According to the police report, a van collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the sedan, ages 23, 25, and 28, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the sedan driver, who held a permit. The van driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
12
Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV on Sands Street▸Mar 12 - A 44-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver backed unsafely.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV backed unsafely on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling south and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
10
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
8
Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
8
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
8
Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
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‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 12 - A 44-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Sands Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver backed unsafely.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV backed unsafely on Sands Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling south and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
10
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
8
Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
8
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
8
Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
-
‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 10 - A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The scooter was demolished. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan had front-left damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter was demolished on impact. The injured man was semiconscious at the scene. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor.
8
Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
8
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
8
Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
-
‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
8
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
8
Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
-
‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the afternoon. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adams Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.
8
Gounardes Praises Police Response Supporting Traffic Violence Safety▸Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
-
‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 8 - Three Bay Ridge officers got city and state awards for shielding students during a deadly U-Haul rampage. The driver struck eight, killed one. Officers rushed to shelter kids. Politicians praised quick action. Community demanded tougher traffic violence measures and mental health support.
On March 8, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan honored officers from the 68th Precinct for their response to the February U-Haul attack in Bay Ridge. The event, not tied to a specific council bill, recognized police who 'evacuated and sheltered school children' as a driver struck eight pedestrians and killed one. Gounardes said, 'These students, their families and our entire community here in southern Brooklyn will be forever grateful.' Brannan called the response 'a shining example' of local policing. The commendation took place at Bay Ridge Preparatory School. The incident sparked calls for 'enhanced measures against traffic violence' and more mental health resources at a vigil for the victims. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the focus remained on protecting vulnerable road users and preventing future harm.
- ‘Heroic’ Bay Ridge officers honored for protecting students during U-Haul attack, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-03-08
7
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Flatbush▸Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 7 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended her stopped vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, hit the center front end of the stopped sedan, which sustained damage to its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
4
Gounardes Supports BQE Lane Reduction for Cleaner Safer Streets▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
- THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-04
4
Simon Supports Safety Boosting BQE Lane Reduction Plan▸Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
-
Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
1
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 4 - Brooklyn power players met behind closed doors. They fought to keep the BQE wide and fast. Former party boss Frank Seddio led the charge. Some officials want fewer lanes for cleaner air and safer streets. City Hall claims neutrality. The debate rages on.
On March 4, 2023, a closed-door City Hall meeting gathered Brooklyn political figures to debate the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The event, organized by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, focused on whether to reduce the BQE from three lanes to two. Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio opposed the lane reduction, urging allies to resist the change. The meeting excluded some officials who support shrinking the highway, such as Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, who cite environmental and community health concerns. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the city for favoring a three-lane solution and sidelining affected communities. City Hall denied taking a side, stating, 'the decision would be based on a DOT traffic study.' No formal council bill or vote was recorded, and no safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
- THE POWER BROKERS: Brooklyn Machine Fights Smaller BQE at Closed-Door City Hall Meeting, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-04
3
Gounardes Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
3
Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
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Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
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Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 3 - City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
- City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-03
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Gounardes Opposes State Underfunding and NYC MTA Burden▸Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
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Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
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Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 3 - Governor Hochul’s budget dodges state duty. City pays more, gets less. Riders face fare hikes, no better service. State hoards surplus, starves transit. Lawmakers protest. Suburbs dodge taxes. The city shoulders the load. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
Governor Hochul’s 2023 state budget proposal, analyzed March 3, 2023, keeps New York State’s long-running refusal to match MTA funding under law 18-b. The budget, now under legislative review, forces New York City to cover a $500 million gap, while the state sits on an $8.7 billion surplus. The matter: 'Hochul's budget not only asks city residents to cover the largest chunk of the MTA's budget gap, but does so in part by continuing long-running practices that essentially under-fund the MTA by millions of dollars each year.' Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes both object, demanding the state honor its legal obligations. Riders Alliance and Reinvent Albany condemn the austerity. With fare hikes looming and no service improvements, city transit riders—often pedestrians and cyclists—bear the brunt. The budget leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as transit stagnates and car dominance persists.
- Analysis: Hochul Turns Her Back on Transit Riders With Her MTA Budget, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-03
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place▸Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
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Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 1 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.
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Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Joralemon▸Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.
Mar 1 - A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.