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 12
▸ Crush Injuries 12
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 79
▸ Contusion/Bruise 162
▸ Abrasion 105
▸ Pain/Nausea 48
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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Four corners, one pattern: Brooklyn CB6’s street toll keeps rising
Brooklyn CB6: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 12, 2025
About 3 PM on Oct 2, at Richards Street and Commerce Street, a driver in a 2024 Ford SUV hit a woman on a bike; police logged driver inattention and a traffic signal violation, and she was hurt in the leg (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Oct 1: at Court Street and Union Street, a left‑turning box‑truck driver hit a man on a bike and injured him (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 1: near 5th Avenue in Park Slope, an SUV and an e‑bike collided; police recorded unsafe speed and the rider was injured (NYC Open Data).
- Sept 28: at 4th Avenue and 11th Street, a driver in a sedan hit a 19‑year‑old on a bike; police cited failure to yield and disregarding traffic control (NYC Open Data).
The grind does not stop
Since Jan 1, 2022, Brooklyn CB6 has logged 4,996 crashes, 2,271 injuries, 31 serious injuries, and 14 deaths (NYC Open Data). People walking account for 4 deaths and 333 injuries; people on bikes, 2 deaths and 420 injuries (NYC Open Data). Police records point again and again to human choices behind the wheel: failure to yield in 18 injuries with 3 serious injuries, and inattention/distraction in 34 injuries with 3 serious injuries (NYC Open Data).
Late morning into the evening is dangerous here: the 11 AM hour alone saw 3 deaths; 8–10 AM and 6–9 PM each include fatal hours with heavy injury counts (NYC Open Data). The map repeats the same corridors: Atlantic Avenue shows 2 deaths and 47 injuries; Columbia Street shows 40 injuries and 2 serious injuries (NYC Open Data).
Known fixes, known failures
The playbook is not secret. Daylight corners. Give pedestrians head starts. Harden turns where drivers swing into crosswalks. On truck streets like Columbia and along Atlantic, enforce turns and route heavy vehicles away from walking routes where possible. Target failure‑to‑yield and red‑light running during the peak injury hours listed above. These fit the patterns police already record here (NYC Open Data).
Who moves first
Council Member Shahana K. Hanif is on record backing safer streets, co‑sponsoring a city bill to add 5,000 bike‑parking stations, which calms sidewalks and helps more people ride (NYC Council Legistar). In Albany, State Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsors the Stop Super Speeders Act, S 4045, to require speed‑limiting tech for repeat violators and voted it forward in committee (Open States). Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon co‑sponsors the Assembly companion A 2299, pushing the same lifesaving tool (Open States).
Albany also renewed New York City’s 24‑hour school‑zone speed‑camera program through 2030. That keeps the cameras on and has been credited with cutting dangerous driving at camera sites (Streetsblog NYC; AMNY).
Slow it down, for real
City leaders have the tools to slow the whole system. Advocates are calling for New York City to use Sammy’s Law authority to set a 20 MPH default on residential streets and to pass speed‑limiters for repeat offenders (CrashCount: Take Action; Open States). The bodies on Atlantic and Columbia do not need more studies. They need less speed and fewer second chances.
Act now. Tell your officials to slow our streets and stop repeat speeders. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ Who represents this area, and where do they stand?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-12
- S 4045 — Intelligent speed assistance for repeat speeders, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- NYC Council Legistar — Int. 1375-2025 (bicycle parking expansion), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
- 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
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon
District 52
Council Member Shahana K. Hanif
District 39
State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB6 Brooklyn Community Board 6 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 76, District 39, AD 52, SD 26.
It contains Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Park Slope.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 6
12
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
12
Hanif Explores Restoring Civil Summonses for Cyclists▸May 12 - Cyclists filed a federal class action against NYPD for illegal red light tickets. The law lets cyclists go with the walk signal. NYPD ignored it. Officers escalated to criminal summonses. Immigrant workers hit hardest. Council Member Hanif seeks civil, not criminal, penalties.
On May 12, 2025, a federal class action lawsuit was filed against the NYPD for issuing red light tickets and criminal summonses to cyclists who legally proceed through intersections during the pedestrian 'Walk' signal, as allowed by a 2019 law. The suit seeks an injunction, damages, and better officer training. The NYPD continued ticketing, despite the law. Brooklyn Council Member Shahana Hanif is 'exploring' ways for the City Council to 'restore the previous protocol of issuing civil summonses.' The lawsuit highlights that the NYPD's actions disproportionately harm immigrant workers who rely on cycling for work. Attorney Mariann Wang said, 'This action seeks to ensure the NYPD finally follows the law as it has been written for years, and stops unlawfully detaining and prosecuting cyclists when they've done nothing wrong.' The NYPD declined to comment.
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Cyclist Launches Class Action Suit For Bogus NYPD Red Light Tickets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-12
10
Rear-End Crash on Woodhull Street Injures Passengers▸May 10 - Two sedans collided on Woodhull Street. Passengers suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Shock and pain followed. Brooklyn street, another mark in the city’s toll.
Two sedans crashed on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when one struck the other from behind. A 16-year-old girl and a 52-year-old woman, both passengers, were injured. The woman suffered neck pain and shock. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations.
8
SUV Turns Into E-Bike on Flatbush Avenue▸May 8 - SUV cut right on Flatbush. E-bike rider struck, leg bloodied. Driver distracted, used lane wrong. Streets failed the cyclist.
A station wagon SUV making a right turn on Flatbush Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The 39-year-old e-bike rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV's right front hit the e-bike's left side. The cyclist was left with abrasions. Systemic danger and driver error put the vulnerable rider in harm's way.
7
SUV Strikes Left Rear, Passengers Injured▸May 7 - SUV slammed left rear. Two passengers hurt, one with back pain, one with shoulder injury. Driver also injured. Police list cause as unspecified. Brooklyn street, night, sharp impact.
An SUV struck its left rear quarter panel near Prospect Park West in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Three people inside were injured: a 40-year-old woman suffered a shoulder injury, a 41-year-old man had back pain, and the 42-year-old male driver was also hurt. According to the police report, the cause was 'unspecified.' No driver errors were listed. The crash left passengers with whiplash and other injuries. The report does not mention any contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.'
6S 4804
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE▸May 6 - A truck slammed into an SUV, struck a pole, and flipped on the BQE. The crash downed a pole and sparked a second collision. One person went to the hospital. Metal, glass, and chaos scattered across the expressway.
NY Daily News reported on May 6, 2025, that a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, at 6:22 a.m. The truck hit the rear of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV, then struck a light pole and flipped onto its side. The impact downed the pole, which triggered another crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As the article notes, 'A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway.' One person was injured and taken to Woodhull Hospital. The sequence of collisions highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane expressways and the risks posed by large vehicles losing control. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the incident left debris and disruption in its wake.
-
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
1Int 0193-2024
Avilés votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Hanif votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Gounardes Mentioned Supporting Safety Boosting Speed Limiter Bill▸Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
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Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
-
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
-
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
- City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-12
12
Hanif Explores Restoring Civil Summonses for Cyclists▸May 12 - Cyclists filed a federal class action against NYPD for illegal red light tickets. The law lets cyclists go with the walk signal. NYPD ignored it. Officers escalated to criminal summonses. Immigrant workers hit hardest. Council Member Hanif seeks civil, not criminal, penalties.
On May 12, 2025, a federal class action lawsuit was filed against the NYPD for issuing red light tickets and criminal summonses to cyclists who legally proceed through intersections during the pedestrian 'Walk' signal, as allowed by a 2019 law. The suit seeks an injunction, damages, and better officer training. The NYPD continued ticketing, despite the law. Brooklyn Council Member Shahana Hanif is 'exploring' ways for the City Council to 'restore the previous protocol of issuing civil summonses.' The lawsuit highlights that the NYPD's actions disproportionately harm immigrant workers who rely on cycling for work. Attorney Mariann Wang said, 'This action seeks to ensure the NYPD finally follows the law as it has been written for years, and stops unlawfully detaining and prosecuting cyclists when they've done nothing wrong.' The NYPD declined to comment.
-
Cyclist Launches Class Action Suit For Bogus NYPD Red Light Tickets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-12
10
Rear-End Crash on Woodhull Street Injures Passengers▸May 10 - Two sedans collided on Woodhull Street. Passengers suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Shock and pain followed. Brooklyn street, another mark in the city’s toll.
Two sedans crashed on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when one struck the other from behind. A 16-year-old girl and a 52-year-old woman, both passengers, were injured. The woman suffered neck pain and shock. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations.
8
SUV Turns Into E-Bike on Flatbush Avenue▸May 8 - SUV cut right on Flatbush. E-bike rider struck, leg bloodied. Driver distracted, used lane wrong. Streets failed the cyclist.
A station wagon SUV making a right turn on Flatbush Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The 39-year-old e-bike rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV's right front hit the e-bike's left side. The cyclist was left with abrasions. Systemic danger and driver error put the vulnerable rider in harm's way.
7
SUV Strikes Left Rear, Passengers Injured▸May 7 - SUV slammed left rear. Two passengers hurt, one with back pain, one with shoulder injury. Driver also injured. Police list cause as unspecified. Brooklyn street, night, sharp impact.
An SUV struck its left rear quarter panel near Prospect Park West in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Three people inside were injured: a 40-year-old woman suffered a shoulder injury, a 41-year-old man had back pain, and the 42-year-old male driver was also hurt. According to the police report, the cause was 'unspecified.' No driver errors were listed. The crash left passengers with whiplash and other injuries. The report does not mention any contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.'
6S 4804
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE▸May 6 - A truck slammed into an SUV, struck a pole, and flipped on the BQE. The crash downed a pole and sparked a second collision. One person went to the hospital. Metal, glass, and chaos scattered across the expressway.
NY Daily News reported on May 6, 2025, that a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, at 6:22 a.m. The truck hit the rear of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV, then struck a light pole and flipped onto its side. The impact downed the pole, which triggered another crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As the article notes, 'A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway.' One person was injured and taken to Woodhull Hospital. The sequence of collisions highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane expressways and the risks posed by large vehicles losing control. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the incident left debris and disruption in its wake.
-
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
1Int 0193-2024
Avilés votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Hanif votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Gounardes Mentioned Supporting Safety Boosting Speed Limiter Bill▸Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
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Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
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Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
May 12 - Cyclists filed a federal class action against NYPD for illegal red light tickets. The law lets cyclists go with the walk signal. NYPD ignored it. Officers escalated to criminal summonses. Immigrant workers hit hardest. Council Member Hanif seeks civil, not criminal, penalties.
On May 12, 2025, a federal class action lawsuit was filed against the NYPD for issuing red light tickets and criminal summonses to cyclists who legally proceed through intersections during the pedestrian 'Walk' signal, as allowed by a 2019 law. The suit seeks an injunction, damages, and better officer training. The NYPD continued ticketing, despite the law. Brooklyn Council Member Shahana Hanif is 'exploring' ways for the City Council to 'restore the previous protocol of issuing civil summonses.' The lawsuit highlights that the NYPD's actions disproportionately harm immigrant workers who rely on cycling for work. Attorney Mariann Wang said, 'This action seeks to ensure the NYPD finally follows the law as it has been written for years, and stops unlawfully detaining and prosecuting cyclists when they've done nothing wrong.' The NYPD declined to comment.
- Cyclist Launches Class Action Suit For Bogus NYPD Red Light Tickets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-12
10
Rear-End Crash on Woodhull Street Injures Passengers▸May 10 - Two sedans collided on Woodhull Street. Passengers suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Shock and pain followed. Brooklyn street, another mark in the city’s toll.
Two sedans crashed on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when one struck the other from behind. A 16-year-old girl and a 52-year-old woman, both passengers, were injured. The woman suffered neck pain and shock. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations.
8
SUV Turns Into E-Bike on Flatbush Avenue▸May 8 - SUV cut right on Flatbush. E-bike rider struck, leg bloodied. Driver distracted, used lane wrong. Streets failed the cyclist.
A station wagon SUV making a right turn on Flatbush Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The 39-year-old e-bike rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV's right front hit the e-bike's left side. The cyclist was left with abrasions. Systemic danger and driver error put the vulnerable rider in harm's way.
7
SUV Strikes Left Rear, Passengers Injured▸May 7 - SUV slammed left rear. Two passengers hurt, one with back pain, one with shoulder injury. Driver also injured. Police list cause as unspecified. Brooklyn street, night, sharp impact.
An SUV struck its left rear quarter panel near Prospect Park West in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Three people inside were injured: a 40-year-old woman suffered a shoulder injury, a 41-year-old man had back pain, and the 42-year-old male driver was also hurt. According to the police report, the cause was 'unspecified.' No driver errors were listed. The crash left passengers with whiplash and other injuries. The report does not mention any contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.'
6S 4804
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE▸May 6 - A truck slammed into an SUV, struck a pole, and flipped on the BQE. The crash downed a pole and sparked a second collision. One person went to the hospital. Metal, glass, and chaos scattered across the expressway.
NY Daily News reported on May 6, 2025, that a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, at 6:22 a.m. The truck hit the rear of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV, then struck a light pole and flipped onto its side. The impact downed the pole, which triggered another crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As the article notes, 'A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway.' One person was injured and taken to Woodhull Hospital. The sequence of collisions highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane expressways and the risks posed by large vehicles losing control. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the incident left debris and disruption in its wake.
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Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
1Int 0193-2024
Avilés votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Hanif votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Gounardes Mentioned Supporting Safety Boosting Speed Limiter Bill▸Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
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Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
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Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
May 10 - Two sedans collided on Woodhull Street. Passengers suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Shock and pain followed. Brooklyn street, another mark in the city’s toll.
Two sedans crashed on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when one struck the other from behind. A 16-year-old girl and a 52-year-old woman, both passengers, were injured. The woman suffered neck pain and shock. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations.
8
SUV Turns Into E-Bike on Flatbush Avenue▸May 8 - SUV cut right on Flatbush. E-bike rider struck, leg bloodied. Driver distracted, used lane wrong. Streets failed the cyclist.
A station wagon SUV making a right turn on Flatbush Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The 39-year-old e-bike rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV's right front hit the e-bike's left side. The cyclist was left with abrasions. Systemic danger and driver error put the vulnerable rider in harm's way.
7
SUV Strikes Left Rear, Passengers Injured▸May 7 - SUV slammed left rear. Two passengers hurt, one with back pain, one with shoulder injury. Driver also injured. Police list cause as unspecified. Brooklyn street, night, sharp impact.
An SUV struck its left rear quarter panel near Prospect Park West in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Three people inside were injured: a 40-year-old woman suffered a shoulder injury, a 41-year-old man had back pain, and the 42-year-old male driver was also hurt. According to the police report, the cause was 'unspecified.' No driver errors were listed. The crash left passengers with whiplash and other injuries. The report does not mention any contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.'
6S 4804
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE▸May 6 - A truck slammed into an SUV, struck a pole, and flipped on the BQE. The crash downed a pole and sparked a second collision. One person went to the hospital. Metal, glass, and chaos scattered across the expressway.
NY Daily News reported on May 6, 2025, that a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, at 6:22 a.m. The truck hit the rear of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV, then struck a light pole and flipped onto its side. The impact downed the pole, which triggered another crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As the article notes, 'A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway.' One person was injured and taken to Woodhull Hospital. The sequence of collisions highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane expressways and the risks posed by large vehicles losing control. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the incident left debris and disruption in its wake.
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Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
1Int 0193-2024
Avilés votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Hanif votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Gounardes Mentioned Supporting Safety Boosting Speed Limiter Bill▸Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
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Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
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Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
May 8 - SUV cut right on Flatbush. E-bike rider struck, leg bloodied. Driver distracted, used lane wrong. Streets failed the cyclist.
A station wagon SUV making a right turn on Flatbush Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The 39-year-old e-bike rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV's right front hit the e-bike's left side. The cyclist was left with abrasions. Systemic danger and driver error put the vulnerable rider in harm's way.
7
SUV Strikes Left Rear, Passengers Injured▸May 7 - SUV slammed left rear. Two passengers hurt, one with back pain, one with shoulder injury. Driver also injured. Police list cause as unspecified. Brooklyn street, night, sharp impact.
An SUV struck its left rear quarter panel near Prospect Park West in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Three people inside were injured: a 40-year-old woman suffered a shoulder injury, a 41-year-old man had back pain, and the 42-year-old male driver was also hurt. According to the police report, the cause was 'unspecified.' No driver errors were listed. The crash left passengers with whiplash and other injuries. The report does not mention any contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.'
6S 4804
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE▸May 6 - A truck slammed into an SUV, struck a pole, and flipped on the BQE. The crash downed a pole and sparked a second collision. One person went to the hospital. Metal, glass, and chaos scattered across the expressway.
NY Daily News reported on May 6, 2025, that a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, at 6:22 a.m. The truck hit the rear of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV, then struck a light pole and flipped onto its side. The impact downed the pole, which triggered another crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As the article notes, 'A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway.' One person was injured and taken to Woodhull Hospital. The sequence of collisions highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane expressways and the risks posed by large vehicles losing control. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the incident left debris and disruption in its wake.
-
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
1Int 0193-2024
Avilés votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Hanif votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Gounardes Mentioned Supporting Safety Boosting Speed Limiter Bill▸Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
-
Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
-
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
May 7 - SUV slammed left rear. Two passengers hurt, one with back pain, one with shoulder injury. Driver also injured. Police list cause as unspecified. Brooklyn street, night, sharp impact.
An SUV struck its left rear quarter panel near Prospect Park West in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Three people inside were injured: a 40-year-old woman suffered a shoulder injury, a 41-year-old man had back pain, and the 42-year-old male driver was also hurt. According to the police report, the cause was 'unspecified.' No driver errors were listed. The crash left passengers with whiplash and other injuries. The report does not mention any contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.'
6S 4804
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE▸May 6 - A truck slammed into an SUV, struck a pole, and flipped on the BQE. The crash downed a pole and sparked a second collision. One person went to the hospital. Metal, glass, and chaos scattered across the expressway.
NY Daily News reported on May 6, 2025, that a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, at 6:22 a.m. The truck hit the rear of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV, then struck a light pole and flipped onto its side. The impact downed the pole, which triggered another crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As the article notes, 'A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway.' One person was injured and taken to Woodhull Hospital. The sequence of collisions highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane expressways and the risks posed by large vehicles losing control. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the incident left debris and disruption in its wake.
-
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
1Int 0193-2024
Avilés votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Hanif votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Gounardes Mentioned Supporting Safety Boosting Speed Limiter Bill▸Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
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Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
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Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
6
Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE▸May 6 - A truck slammed into an SUV, struck a pole, and flipped on the BQE. The crash downed a pole and sparked a second collision. One person went to the hospital. Metal, glass, and chaos scattered across the expressway.
NY Daily News reported on May 6, 2025, that a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, at 6:22 a.m. The truck hit the rear of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV, then struck a light pole and flipped onto its side. The impact downed the pole, which triggered another crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As the article notes, 'A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway.' One person was injured and taken to Woodhull Hospital. The sequence of collisions highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane expressways and the risks posed by large vehicles losing control. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the incident left debris and disruption in its wake.
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Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
1Int 0193-2024
Avilés votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Hanif votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Gounardes Mentioned Supporting Safety Boosting Speed Limiter Bill▸Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
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Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
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Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
May 6 - A truck slammed into an SUV, struck a pole, and flipped on the BQE. The crash downed a pole and sparked a second collision. One person went to the hospital. Metal, glass, and chaos scattered across the expressway.
NY Daily News reported on May 6, 2025, that a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, at 6:22 a.m. The truck hit the rear of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV, then struck a light pole and flipped onto its side. The impact downed the pole, which triggered another crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As the article notes, 'A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway.' One person was injured and taken to Woodhull Hospital. The sequence of collisions highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane expressways and the risks posed by large vehicles losing control. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the incident left debris and disruption in its wake.
- Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06
1Int 0193-2024
Avilés votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Hanif votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Gounardes Mentioned Supporting Safety Boosting Speed Limiter Bill▸Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
-
Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
-
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
-
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Hanif votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Gounardes Mentioned Supporting Safety Boosting Speed Limiter Bill▸Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
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Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
-
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
30
Gounardes Mentioned Supporting Safety Boosting Speed Limiter Bill▸Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
-
Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
-
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
-
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 30 - Council Member Yusef Salaam pushes a resolution urging Albany to force repeat speeders to install speed governors. Families of crash victims and advocates rally behind the move. The bill targets drivers with six or more tickets. Support grows after deadly crashes.
On April 30, 2025, Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced a City Council resolution supporting New York State Senate Bill S7621. The bill, now pending, would let courts require drivers with six or more automated speeding tickets in a year to install speed limiter devices. Salaam’s resolution, co-sponsored by five council members, urges Albany to act. The matter title: 'Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers.' Salaam said, 'It's very simple: it's to save lives.' The hearing drew families of crash victims and advocates like Amy Cohen and Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost loved ones to reckless drivers. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and other officials back the measure. Salaam’s leadership signals growing momentum for the first bill of its kind in the country.
- Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-30
30
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway▸Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
-
Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-30
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.
CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.
- Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-30
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
- City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
- File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-28
28Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 28 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
- File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-28
25
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.
A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.
24
SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 24 - A turning SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Shock rippled through the scene. No driver errors listed. The crash left scars and questions.
A crash on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involved two SUVs and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was in shock. According to the police report, one SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist hurt and others shaken, but the report does not detail further contributing factors.
24
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Clinton Street▸Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.
A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
- File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
- File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Speed Assistance Device Resolution▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
- File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24