Jul 8 - Two sedans crashed on Williamsburg St W. Outside distractions and inexperience led to impact. One driver suffered neck injury. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Safety failed.

Two sedans collided on Williamsburg Street West near Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, outside car distraction and driver inexperience contributed to the crash. One driver, age 26, suffered a neck injury. Another driver, age 20, was involved but not reported injured. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.

The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 8 - Two new elevators rise at Bay Ridge-95th Street. Barriers fall. Riders once shut out now enter. Subway access grows. Streets outside still threaten, but inside, movement is free. Each upgrade shifts the city’s balance.

"This project has been a long time coming. When I first got into elected office, there was not a single accessible station anywhere in my district... Today we are celebrating the second station in Bay Ridge to have accessibility access." -- Andrew Gounardes

On July 8, 2025, the MTA opened two ADA-compliant elevators at Bay Ridge-95th Street station, Brooklyn. The project, backed by federal funds, finished under budget. Council Member Justin Brannan, State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis all praised the upgrade. Quemuel Arroyo, MTA’s chief accessibility officer, called it 'a crucial connection.' The new elevators mark the third Brooklyn station made accessible this year. Improved subway access encourages walking and cycling to transit, boosting safety for vulnerable users by increasing their numbers and visibility. The MTA must reach 95% accessibility by 2055.

• MTA opens two elevators at newly-accessible Bay Ridge-95th Street station, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 7 - A sedan ran a traffic control. The crash struck a 44-year-old e-bike rider on St James Place. He suffered leg abrasions. The car driver was unhurt. System failed to protect the cyclist.

A sedan and an e-bike collided on St James Place at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old male e-bike rider was injured, suffering abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver, a 53-year-old woman, was not hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, as noted after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 7 - An SUV ignored traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist on Clermont Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'

An SUV and a bicycle collided on Clermont Avenue at Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in the knee and lower leg; police noted a contusion. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the contributing factor. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver. The SUV was southbound and the bicycle westbound; both were reported as going straight ahead. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. Two occupants in the SUV were involved and not seriously hurt. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 5 - SUV turned right on Vanderbilt. Cyclist hit, hip bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Three SUV occupants unhurt. System failed to protect the rider.

A southbound SUV struck a cyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue while making a right turn. The 34-year-old cyclist suffered a hip contusion. Three SUV occupants were not injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary factor was the driver's failure to yield. The collision highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 4 - SUV slammed into a parked SUV on Tillary. One driver suffered head pain. Police cite inattention and improper lane use. Metal crumpled. Shock lingered.

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Tillary Street near Gold Street in Brooklyn. One driver, age 31, suffered a head injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. Both vehicles were SUVs. The crash left one person hurt and others shaken. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver inattention and improper lane use as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825649 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 3 - A 55-year-old motorcyclist died on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He was ejected. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left one dead, no others hurt.

A 55-year-old man driving a motorcycle west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was killed after being ejected from his bike. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider was unlicensed and wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcyclist dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 30 - Governor Hochul signed S.8344/A.8787, extending NYC’s school zone speed camera program to 2030. Cameras stay. Streets watch. Danger lingers for kids crossing. Fewer drivers speed. Fewer crashes. Lives spared.

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

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

Jun 30 - Governor Hochul signs speed camera law. Enforcement runs to 2030. Cameras slash speeding. Injuries drop. Streets still deadly. Lawmakers split. Pedestrians and cyclists get a fighting chance.

On June 30, 2025, Governor Hochul signed the reauthorization of New York City's speed camera program. The law, with no listed bill number or committee, extends automated enforcement through 2030. Hochul declared, 'Speed cameras save lives and keep New Yorkers safe.' Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill's sponsor, praised the renewal. City data shows a 30 percent drop in severe injuries and a 94 percent fall in speeding at camera sites. Safety analysts confirm: speed cameras cut dangerous driving and protect pedestrians and cyclists without burdening them. Lawmakers remain divided, but the program stands.

• Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

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

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

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

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

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

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 28 - A taxi and SUV slammed together on Dekalb Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Passengers shaken. Brooklyn night, sirens cut the dark.

A taxi and an SUV crashed on Dekalb Avenue near Washington Park in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured: a 55-year-old male driver with arm fractures, a 49-year-old female rear passenger with shoulder injuries, and a 20-year-old female front passenger with hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the listed contributing factor. The crash left metal bent and passengers hurt. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 25 - A cyclist slammed into a turning vehicle on Fulton Street. He flew from his bike. His arm broke. Blood on the street. The crash left him conscious but hurt.

A 40-year-old male cyclist was injured at Fulton Street and Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm after colliding with a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was conscious at the scene but sustained a serious arm injury. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 25 - Albany stalled. Lawmakers dragged their feet. No new laws for safer streets. Pedestrians and cyclists left exposed. The car stays king. The status quo kills. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

The 2025 Albany legislative session ended June 25, with lawmakers failing to pass key street safety bills. The Streetsblog NYC report reads: "Our elected officials in Albany have failed the livable streets movement again." Despite support for measures like speed camera reauthorization, most bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists died in committee or never reached the floor. Assembly Member Amy Sohn and others criticized the lack of action. The only major win was extending the city’s speed camera program. A safety analyst notes: 'Failure to advance livable streets policies likely maintains the status quo, which typically prioritizes car-centric infrastructure and neglects the safety and needs of pedestrians and cyclists.' The session’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at risk. No progress. No protection.

• D-Minus! The Albany Report Card for 2025, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-25

Jun 24 - Police blocked off a longtime illegal lot under the BQE. Dozens of city employee cars vanished. Metal barriers now guard the plaza. Summonses flew, cars towed. Streets opened for people. The crackdown strikes at driver privilege. Pedestrians and cyclists reclaim space.

On June 24, 2025, NYPD and the 84th Precinct enforced a sweep against illegal placard parking under the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at Tillary and Navy streets. The action, coordinated with Council Member Lincoln Restler, followed community complaints. Officers issued 40 summonses and towed 10 vehicles. The NYPD stated, "Following community complaints about illegal parking... the NYPD Transportation Bureau and Council Member Lincoln Restler coordinated... to address the parking condition and clear the area." Council Members Restler and Crystal Hudson represent the district but did not claim credit. The crackdown targets city employees who abused parking privileges for years. Safety analysts note: "Cracking down on placard abuse reduces illegal parking, especially in bike lanes, crosswalks, and sidewalks, improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists by reclaiming public space and reducing driver entitlement."

• Police Finally Remove Cars From Plaza in Downtown Brooklyn, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-24

Jun 24 - Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.

• Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-24

Jun 23 - SUV hit a woman crossing at Flatbush and Lafayette. Head injury. Blood on the street. Police cite blocked view. Driver kept straight. Shock followed.

A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old woman crossing at Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 71-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor remains the obstructed view.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 20 - Box truck passed too close. Convertible struck while parked. Two occupants hurt. Metal bent. Streets unforgiving.

A box truck struck a parked convertible on Livingston Street near Hanover Place in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a 75-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The convertible was hit on its left rear quarter panel. The box truck was traveling straight ahead when it clipped the parked car. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04