May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.

Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.

• File Int 1287-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 27 - A moped and a Ford collided on 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 24, suffered a hip injury. Police cite obstructed view and improper lane use. Metal struck flesh. The street did not forgive. The city kept moving.

A crash on 3rd Avenue at 10th Street in Brooklyn involved a Ford and a moped. According to the police report, the moped rider, age 24, was injured in the hip and upper leg. The Ford was making a right turn while the moped traveled straight. Police list 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped’s front end struck the Ford’s right side. The report notes the moped rider was not using safety equipment. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers faced by riders when visibility and lane discipline fail.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816042 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 26 - A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.

According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run, New York Post, Published 2025-05-26

May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.

A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 25 - A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.

ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-25

May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.

A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 21 - SUV cut left on Union Street. Cyclist hit, thrown, leg smashed. Pain, shock, blood on the street. Failure to yield. Brooklyn night, sirens wail.

A 52-year-old woman riding a bike was hit and injured by an SUV making a left turn on Union Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to her leg, reporting pain and shock. The SUV driver was licensed in Georgia. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 21 - Senate moves to clamp down on repeat speeders. Bill forces reckless drivers to install speed limiters. Lawmakers act after years of carnage. Streets remain perilous for walkers and riders until the law takes hold.

On May 21, 2025, the Senate Transportation Committee advanced bill S4045B, known as the Stop Super Speeders bill. The measure passed with just two 'no' votes out of 13. The bill requires speed-limiting devices in cars of drivers with six or more camera-issued speeding tickets in a year. Streetsblog NYC reports, 'A bill that would prevent the most-reckless drivers from speeding easily moved forward on Tuesday.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsors the bill, emphasizing it targets the most dangerous drivers. Assembly sponsor Emily Gallagher raised concerns about cost and judicial bias, but stressed that speeding endangers everyone. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins backs the bill's safety focus. According to safety analysts, restricting repeat speeders directly tackles a major threat to pedestrians and cyclists, likely reducing crashes and making streets safer citywide.

• ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Bill Advances in Senate Committee, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-21

May 20 - A man slipped into a Brooklyn bus depot. He took the wheel of an MTA bus with the operator still on board. He drove one block, then crashed into a parked car. No one was hurt. Police arrested him at the scene.

According to the New York Post (published May 20, 2025), a 32-year-old man entered the Ulmer Park Bus Depot in Brooklyn and drove off in a B6 MTA bus while the operator was on board. The article states, "The suspect was somehow able to drive off the lot with the operator on board, making it down the block to 25th and Cropsey avenues, where he crashed into a parked car." No injuries were reported. Police took the man into custody at the scene. The incident highlights a lapse in depot security, as the intruder was known to frequent the area and accessed the bus before the route began. The event raises questions about access controls and safety protocols at MTA facilities.

• Intruder Crashes Stolen MTA Bus, New York Post, Published 2025-05-20

May 18 - Two sedans crashed at Smith Street and Hamilton Avenue. A 73-year-old woman suffered facial bleeding. Police cite vehicular factors. Metal met metal. Shock followed.

Two sedans collided at Smith Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 73-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, suffering minor facial bleeding and shock. The other driver, a 38-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the cause. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one driver hurt and both cars damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 18 - Two sedans collided on Hamilton Avenue. Unsafe lane change. Nineteen-year-old driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Streets stay dangerous.

Two sedans crashed at Hamilton Avenue and Hicks Street in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by unsafe lane changing. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. The second occupant's injuries were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 18 - A sedan’s door flung open. Two cyclists ejected. A child hit his head. A woman hurt her back. Driver failed to yield. Distraction behind the wheel. Brooklyn street, danger for the unprotected.

A sedan struck two cyclists on Smith Street at Luquer Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way. A 10-year-old boy, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury and was ejected from the bike. A 48-year-old woman, the cyclist, was also ejected and injured her back. Both wore helmets. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The crash highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 18 - A cyclist riding south on 4th Avenue suffered a fractured arm after a vehicle passed too closely. The crash left the rider in shock and pain. Improper lane use played a role.

A 34-year-old male cyclist was injured on 4th Avenue at 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle, both traveling south. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was left in shock. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 17 - SUV hit cyclist on Bond Street. Cyclist thrown, arm bruised. Driver failed to yield, ran control. Streets unforgiving. Metal meets flesh. Pain follows.

A station wagon SUV traveling east on Bond Street collided with a northbound cyclist at 1st Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 51-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a bruised arm. According to the police report, both 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The SUV's right front bumper struck the cyclist, causing the injury. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors were the primary factors. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 17 - A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.

ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.

• Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-17

May 16 - A car struck Maurette Lafleur in the crosswalk. She had the signal. The driver sped through. Bones broke. She died on Rutland Road. The street stayed loud. Witnesses watched. The city’s crackdown missed the real threat.

Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that a 68-year-old woman, Maurette Lafleur, was killed by a driver while crossing Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk with the walk signal when the driver of a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her. A witness told Streetsblog, "The lady spin around and sped through," and described hearing the impact. The article notes that police have not released the driver's name. The incident occurred as NYPD focused enforcement on electric bikes, while drivers continue to cause deadly harm. The tragedy highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians and raises questions about city policy and street design.

• Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16

May 16 - Senator Palumbo, once wary, now backs the Stop Super Speeders bill. The measure targets repeat speeders with court-ordered limiters. Twenty-one percent of fatal pedestrian crashes involve such drivers. Speed limiters cut deaths by over a third. Action, not talk.

On May 16, 2025, the New York State Senate debated the Stop Super Speeders bill (S4045/A2029), which requires speed-limiting devices for drivers with six or more speed-camera violations in a year. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, aims to curb reckless driving. Initially, Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R-Suffolk) opposed the measure, citing concerns about government overreach and enforcement. He compared it to ignition locks for drunk drivers, which he supports. After discussion with Gounardes, Palumbo shifted, supporting the bill if it meets its goal. The bill’s summary states it targets repeat speeders with court orders and misdemeanor charges for non-compliance. Data shows 21 percent of fatal pedestrian crashes in NYC involve vehicles with six or more camera tickets in the prior year. Speed limiters have been shown to reduce traffic deaths by 37 percent. Palumbo now signals willingness to take strong action against reckless drivers.

• How One Anti-Gov’t Republican Signed onto a Street Safety Bill to Rein in Reckless Drivers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16

May 16 - State Sen. Palumbo, once wary of government reach, now supports speed-limiting devices for repeat speeders. The bill targets drivers with six or more violations. Debate follows a fatal crash. Lawmakers clash, then unite. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.

On May 16, 2025, State Sen. Anthony Palumbo, Republican from Suffolk, changed course on the Stop Super Speeders bill (S4045/A2029). The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, would require speed-limiting devices in cars of drivers with six or more speed-camera violations in a year. Palumbo first called the measure 'government overreach,' preferring license suspensions. After debate and a detailed comparison to ignition locks for drunk drivers, Palumbo agreed to support the bill if it meets its goal. Gounardes explained, 'We mimicked the ignition lock process and procedure.' The bill gained momentum after a deadly crash. According to the safety analyst, the event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrians or cyclists, so no safety impact can be determined.

• How One Anti-Gov’t Republican Signed onto a Street Safety Bill to Rein in Reckless Drivers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16

May 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Atlantic Avenue. One driver suffered back injuries. Children and adults inside both vehicles were shaken. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at Atlantic Avenue and Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with back pain. Four passengers, including two children, and another driver were also involved. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All occupants were wearing seat belts. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.

• Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15