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 74
▸ Contusion/Bruise 160
▸ Abrasion 102
▸ Pain/Nausea 46
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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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
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Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 8 - Lawmakers killed a bill to force repeat speeders to install devices that stop reckless driving. Upstate politicians balked. The bill will not pass this session. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. No relief. No change. The danger rolls on.
On June 8, 2025, the New York State Assembly Transportation Committee, chaired by William Magnarelli, blocked the Super Speeders bill. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, had passed the Senate Transportation Committee but stalled in the Assembly. The measure would have required drivers caught speeding six or more times in a year to install devices preventing reckless driving. The matter summary states: 'A bill that would require recidivist speeders to install a simple device to block the car from being driven recklessly will not pass this session.' Gallagher expressed frustration, warning that every delay means preventable crashes and lives lost. Safety analysts note the bill would have directly reduced risk for pedestrians and cyclists by targeting repeat dangerous drivers. Despite support from advocates and NYC DOT, the committee cited due process and enforcement concerns. The bill must be reintroduced next year. Vulnerable road users remain at risk.
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BREAKING: Key ‘Super Speeders’ Bill Won’t Pass This Session, Says Assembly Transportation Chair,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-08
7
Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUV and Motorcycle Collide on Flatbush Avenue▸Jun 3 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue. Two drivers hurt. Police cite failure to yield and blocked views. Metal struck flesh. Pain and shock followed. Brooklyn street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 48-year-old man on the motorcycle suffered leg injuries and pain, while a 38-year-old woman driving the SUV sustained a back injury and shock. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The impact left two people hurt and exposed the dangers of obstructed views and ignored right-of-way on city streets.
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Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
1
SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
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Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
Jun 8 - Lawmakers killed a bill to force repeat speeders to install devices that stop reckless driving. Upstate politicians balked. The bill will not pass this session. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. No relief. No change. The danger rolls on.
On June 8, 2025, the New York State Assembly Transportation Committee, chaired by William Magnarelli, blocked the Super Speeders bill. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, had passed the Senate Transportation Committee but stalled in the Assembly. The measure would have required drivers caught speeding six or more times in a year to install devices preventing reckless driving. The matter summary states: 'A bill that would require recidivist speeders to install a simple device to block the car from being driven recklessly will not pass this session.' Gallagher expressed frustration, warning that every delay means preventable crashes and lives lost. Safety analysts note the bill would have directly reduced risk for pedestrians and cyclists by targeting repeat dangerous drivers. Despite support from advocates and NYC DOT, the committee cited due process and enforcement concerns. The bill must be reintroduced next year. Vulnerable road users remain at risk.
- BREAKING: Key ‘Super Speeders’ Bill Won’t Pass This Session, Says Assembly Transportation Chair, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-08
7
Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
6
SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUV and Motorcycle Collide on Flatbush Avenue▸Jun 3 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue. Two drivers hurt. Police cite failure to yield and blocked views. Metal struck flesh. Pain and shock followed. Brooklyn street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 48-year-old man on the motorcycle suffered leg injuries and pain, while a 38-year-old woman driving the SUV sustained a back injury and shock. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The impact left two people hurt and exposed the dangers of obstructed views and ignored right-of-way on city streets.
3
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
1
SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
28
SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
6
SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
3
SUV and Motorcycle Collide on Flatbush Avenue▸Jun 3 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue. Two drivers hurt. Police cite failure to yield and blocked views. Metal struck flesh. Pain and shock followed. Brooklyn street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 48-year-old man on the motorcycle suffered leg injuries and pain, while a 38-year-old woman driving the SUV sustained a back injury and shock. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The impact left two people hurt and exposed the dangers of obstructed views and ignored right-of-way on city streets.
3
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
1
SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
30
SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
28
SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
3
SUV and Motorcycle Collide on Flatbush Avenue▸Jun 3 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue. Two drivers hurt. Police cite failure to yield and blocked views. Metal struck flesh. Pain and shock followed. Brooklyn street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 48-year-old man on the motorcycle suffered leg injuries and pain, while a 38-year-old woman driving the SUV sustained a back injury and shock. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The impact left two people hurt and exposed the dangers of obstructed views and ignored right-of-way on city streets.
3
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
-
Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
1
SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
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Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
Jun 3 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue. Two drivers hurt. Police cite failure to yield and blocked views. Metal struck flesh. Pain and shock followed. Brooklyn street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 48-year-old man on the motorcycle suffered leg injuries and pain, while a 38-year-old woman driving the SUV sustained a back injury and shock. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The impact left two people hurt and exposed the dangers of obstructed views and ignored right-of-way on city streets.
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Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
1
SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
- Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-03
1
SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
30
SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
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Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
30
SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
28
SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
28
SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Avilés co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Hanif co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1287-2025
Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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
27
Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
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Hanif co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
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Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
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
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Moped Rider Injured in 3rd Avenue Collision▸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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
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.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
- Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
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.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
- Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-25
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸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.
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.