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

May 14 - A sedan hit a 63-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue. She suffered a head injury. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk did not protect her.

A 63-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Prospect Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and not using safety equipment. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 13 - Sedan and box truck collided on 4th Avenue. Two people hurt. Police cite improper lane use and driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

A sedan and a box truck crashed on 4th Avenue at 6th Street in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered injuries: a 29-year-old woman with back pain and a 28-year-old man with neck whiplash. According to the police report, both vehicles were cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact struck the front quarter panels of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left passengers and drivers shaken and hurt. Helmet or signal use was not listed as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 13 - Senate Republicans forced a vote on S533 to repeal congestion pricing. Democrats may let it advance with a hollow 'Aye Without Recommendation.' Meanwhile, the Idaho Stop bill, which could save cyclists’ lives, remains stalled. NYPD cracks down on riders. Cyclists keep dying.

On May 13, 2025, the Senate Transportation Committee considered S533, a bill to repeal congestion pricing, after a procedural motion by Sen. Jack Martins. Committee Chair Jeremy Cooney was compelled to place it on the agenda. Democrats may use 'Aye Without Recommendation' to let the bill advance without clear support. A watchdog coalition, including Reinvent Albany and Bike New York, called the bill 'contrary to notions of basic fairness.' The same day, activists lobbied for the Idaho Stop bill (S639/A7071), sponsored by Sen. Rachel May and Assembly Member Karen McMahon. The bill would let cyclists treat red lights as stop signs and stop signs as yield signs, a move proven to reduce injuries. Despite support, the bill remains blocked. NYPD continues harsh enforcement against cyclists, who make up a small share of city trips but receive a disproportionate number of tickets. Cyclist deaths keep rising.

• How the Sausage Gets Made: Republicans Force Meaningless Vote on Congestion Pricing Repeal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-13

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

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.

ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.

• NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-05-08

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.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

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

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

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

Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.

amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.

• Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase, amny, Published 2025-04-30

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

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

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

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18