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 17
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 76
▸ Contusion/Bruise 116
▸ Abrasion 124
▸ Pain/Nausea 38
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 307
- 2025 Blue Acura Sedan (KXH4599) – 50 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Lexus Suburban (LNC2044) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Jeep Suburban (LKR1028) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Acura Suburban (LBJ8017) – 30 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Land Rover Station Wagon (KVH2364) – 29 times • 1 in last 90d here
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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Third Avenue Morning, Then the Sirens
Brooklyn CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 7, 2025
Just after sunrise on 3rd Avenue at 55th Street, a person walking was hit. Police logged a cement truck driver going straight and a pedestrian down. NYC Open Data
This Week
- On the Belt Parkway ramp, a motorcycle crash sent a rider to the hospital. NYC Open Data
- At 45th Street and 5th Avenue, a man on a bike was ejected after a collision involving a parked van. NYC Open Data
- Near 54th Street, a backing sedan driver hit a pedestrian crossing without a signal. NYC Open Data
The toll, block by block
Since Jan 1, 2022 in Brooklyn Community Board 7, 17 people have been killed and 3,098 injured in reported crashes. NYC Open Data
Two men crossing with the signal were killed at 52nd Street and 3rd Avenue by a BMW whose driver police recorded for unsafe speed and running a light. NYC Open Data crash record
A woman crossing with the signal at 44th Street and 7th Avenue was killed by a left‑turning sedan driver. NYC Open Data
A bicyclist was killed at 53rd Street and 4th Avenue in a collision involving an e‑bike rider and a pickup making a left turn. Police listed failure to yield. CrashID 4726906
Corners that don’t forgive
4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue corridors lead the harm here. 4th Avenue shows 5 deaths and 300 injuries; 3rd Avenue shows 2 deaths and 207 injuries. NYC Open Data
Late afternoons stack injuries and deaths. Around 4 PM, this area recorded heavy casualties. NYC Open Data
Police reports in these cases name driver failure to yield and disregarding signals among the factors. NYC Open Data
Sunset Park didn’t get a warning
In early October, a 75‑year‑old woman was struck and left in the street near her home in Sunset Park. “The crash happened in Sunset Park as she was crossing the street with a walk signal.” Gothamist
The next day brought more grief across the borough. Another woman was killed near the Navy Yard when men riding together on an e‑bike hit her on Flushing Avenue, a corridor reporters call a crash hotspot. Gothamist
What leaders did — and didn’t
Albany renewed New York City’s 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. AMNY Streetsblog
In the Senate, Andrew Gounardes sponsored the school speed zone bill and voted yes; Steve Chan voted no. Open States
On repeat dangerous driving, the Senate’s Stop Super Speeders bill would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with a pattern of offenses. Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored it and voted yes in committee; Senator Steve Chan also voted yes in committee. In the Assembly, Marcela Mitaynes co‑sponsors the companion bill A2299. Open States
Fix what we can see
Start where people are dying: 3rd and 4th Avenues. Daylight corners. Add leading pedestrian intervals. Harden turns. Separate bike space where bikes already flow. Target late‑day enforcement at the worst crossings. NYC Open Data
Citywide, two steps would cut the speed that kills: lower the default limit and put speed limiters on the worst cars. Both are on the table. Push the city to use its power to drop speeds, and Albany to pass the speed‑limiter bill. /take_action/
A person was hit on 3rd Avenue this month. We know where people are breaking. We know how to slow them. The next move is ours.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where is this?
▸ What do the numbers show since 2022?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07
- Driver fatally strikes 75-year-old woman near her Brooklyn home before fleeing, police say, Gothamist, Published 2025-10-06
- Woman killed by pair of men sharing an e-bike near Brooklyn Navy Yard, Gothamist, Published 2025-10-06
- Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes
District 51
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB7 Brooklyn Community Board 7 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 72, District 38, AD 51, SD 17.
It contains Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 7
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Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
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Rear-end crash on 6 Ave injures passenger▸Aug 23 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound sedan on 6 Ave at 62 St. A 50-year-old front passenger suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded Passenger Distraction. A parked sedan was damaged.
A driver heading east on 6 Ave rear-ended another eastbound sedan near 62 St in Brooklyn. A driver in a 1997 Toyota hit the back of a 2021 Audi. A parked sedan's left-side doors were damaged in the same crash. A 50-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured with a leg bruise. Other people were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Passenger Distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead before impact.
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SUV reversing hits woman on 48th▸Aug 16 - An SUV backed down 48th Street and struck a 56-year-old woman. She took a blow to the head. The street turned hard and small. The driver kept it in reverse. Brooklyn felt the weight.
A Toyota SUV, backing west on 48 St at 4 Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 56-year-old pedestrian, injuring her head. According to the police report, the crash involved “Backing Unsafely.” Data list driver errors as Backing Unsafely for the driver and vehicle occupants. The pedestrian was recorded as crossing with “No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but the cited contributing factor remains the driver’s unsafe backing. No other causes are listed. The SUV showed no damage; the driver was licensed. The report places the impact at the vehicle’s center back end and notes the pedestrian in shock.
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Left-turn sedan hits southbound motorcycle, ejects teen▸Aug 14 - A sedan turned left and hit a southbound motorcycle at 7 Ave and 15 St. A 17-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a sedan turned left from 15th Street into 7th Avenue and struck a southbound motorcycle. Two people were on the motorcycle. A 17-year-old rear passenger was ejected and suffered a fracture to the knee/lower leg/foot. The sedan shows center front-end damage; the motorcycle shows left-side damage. "According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction, Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as the listed driver errors. The sedan driver is listed as a licensed New Jersey motorist; no helmet, signal, or pedestrian factors are cited in the report.
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Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
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Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
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Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
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Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on 4th Ave▸Aug 8 - 4th Ave at 18th St. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The 40-year-old man suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2020 SUV turned right at 18th St and hit a southbound cyclist on 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered an arm injury with abrasions and was reported injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The SUV sustained right-side door damage; the bike had no reported damage. The crash time was 7:17 p.m. in the 72nd Precinct.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
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Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
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Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
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Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
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Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
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Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
- Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer, amny.com, Published 2025-08-26
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Rear-end crash on 6 Ave injures passenger▸Aug 23 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound sedan on 6 Ave at 62 St. A 50-year-old front passenger suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded Passenger Distraction. A parked sedan was damaged.
A driver heading east on 6 Ave rear-ended another eastbound sedan near 62 St in Brooklyn. A driver in a 1997 Toyota hit the back of a 2021 Audi. A parked sedan's left-side doors were damaged in the same crash. A 50-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured with a leg bruise. Other people were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Passenger Distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead before impact.
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SUV reversing hits woman on 48th▸Aug 16 - An SUV backed down 48th Street and struck a 56-year-old woman. She took a blow to the head. The street turned hard and small. The driver kept it in reverse. Brooklyn felt the weight.
A Toyota SUV, backing west on 48 St at 4 Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 56-year-old pedestrian, injuring her head. According to the police report, the crash involved “Backing Unsafely.” Data list driver errors as Backing Unsafely for the driver and vehicle occupants. The pedestrian was recorded as crossing with “No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but the cited contributing factor remains the driver’s unsafe backing. No other causes are listed. The SUV showed no damage; the driver was licensed. The report places the impact at the vehicle’s center back end and notes the pedestrian in shock.
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Left-turn sedan hits southbound motorcycle, ejects teen▸Aug 14 - A sedan turned left and hit a southbound motorcycle at 7 Ave and 15 St. A 17-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a sedan turned left from 15th Street into 7th Avenue and struck a southbound motorcycle. Two people were on the motorcycle. A 17-year-old rear passenger was ejected and suffered a fracture to the knee/lower leg/foot. The sedan shows center front-end damage; the motorcycle shows left-side damage. "According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction, Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as the listed driver errors. The sedan driver is listed as a licensed New Jersey motorist; no helmet, signal, or pedestrian factors are cited in the report.
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Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
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Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
8
Right-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on 4th Ave▸Aug 8 - 4th Ave at 18th St. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The 40-year-old man suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2020 SUV turned right at 18th St and hit a southbound cyclist on 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered an arm injury with abrasions and was reported injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The SUV sustained right-side door damage; the bike had no reported damage. The crash time was 7:17 p.m. in the 72nd Precinct.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
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Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
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Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 23 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound sedan on 6 Ave at 62 St. A 50-year-old front passenger suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded Passenger Distraction. A parked sedan was damaged.
A driver heading east on 6 Ave rear-ended another eastbound sedan near 62 St in Brooklyn. A driver in a 1997 Toyota hit the back of a 2021 Audi. A parked sedan's left-side doors were damaged in the same crash. A 50-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured with a leg bruise. Other people were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Passenger Distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead before impact.
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SUV reversing hits woman on 48th▸Aug 16 - An SUV backed down 48th Street and struck a 56-year-old woman. She took a blow to the head. The street turned hard and small. The driver kept it in reverse. Brooklyn felt the weight.
A Toyota SUV, backing west on 48 St at 4 Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 56-year-old pedestrian, injuring her head. According to the police report, the crash involved “Backing Unsafely.” Data list driver errors as Backing Unsafely for the driver and vehicle occupants. The pedestrian was recorded as crossing with “No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but the cited contributing factor remains the driver’s unsafe backing. No other causes are listed. The SUV showed no damage; the driver was licensed. The report places the impact at the vehicle’s center back end and notes the pedestrian in shock.
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Left-turn sedan hits southbound motorcycle, ejects teen▸Aug 14 - A sedan turned left and hit a southbound motorcycle at 7 Ave and 15 St. A 17-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a sedan turned left from 15th Street into 7th Avenue and struck a southbound motorcycle. Two people were on the motorcycle. A 17-year-old rear passenger was ejected and suffered a fracture to the knee/lower leg/foot. The sedan shows center front-end damage; the motorcycle shows left-side damage. "According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction, Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as the listed driver errors. The sedan driver is listed as a licensed New Jersey motorist; no helmet, signal, or pedestrian factors are cited in the report.
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Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
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Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
8
Right-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on 4th Ave▸Aug 8 - 4th Ave at 18th St. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The 40-year-old man suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2020 SUV turned right at 18th St and hit a southbound cyclist on 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered an arm injury with abrasions and was reported injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The SUV sustained right-side door damage; the bike had no reported damage. The crash time was 7:17 p.m. in the 72nd Precinct.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
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Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
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Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 16 - An SUV backed down 48th Street and struck a 56-year-old woman. She took a blow to the head. The street turned hard and small. The driver kept it in reverse. Brooklyn felt the weight.
A Toyota SUV, backing west on 48 St at 4 Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 56-year-old pedestrian, injuring her head. According to the police report, the crash involved “Backing Unsafely.” Data list driver errors as Backing Unsafely for the driver and vehicle occupants. The pedestrian was recorded as crossing with “No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but the cited contributing factor remains the driver’s unsafe backing. No other causes are listed. The SUV showed no damage; the driver was licensed. The report places the impact at the vehicle’s center back end and notes the pedestrian in shock.
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Left-turn sedan hits southbound motorcycle, ejects teen▸Aug 14 - A sedan turned left and hit a southbound motorcycle at 7 Ave and 15 St. A 17-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a sedan turned left from 15th Street into 7th Avenue and struck a southbound motorcycle. Two people were on the motorcycle. A 17-year-old rear passenger was ejected and suffered a fracture to the knee/lower leg/foot. The sedan shows center front-end damage; the motorcycle shows left-side damage. "According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction, Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as the listed driver errors. The sedan driver is listed as a licensed New Jersey motorist; no helmet, signal, or pedestrian factors are cited in the report.
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
8
Right-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on 4th Ave▸Aug 8 - 4th Ave at 18th St. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The 40-year-old man suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2020 SUV turned right at 18th St and hit a southbound cyclist on 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered an arm injury with abrasions and was reported injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The SUV sustained right-side door damage; the bike had no reported damage. The crash time was 7:17 p.m. in the 72nd Precinct.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
30
SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
30
Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 14 - A sedan turned left and hit a southbound motorcycle at 7 Ave and 15 St. A 17-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.
The driver of a sedan turned left from 15th Street into 7th Avenue and struck a southbound motorcycle. Two people were on the motorcycle. A 17-year-old rear passenger was ejected and suffered a fracture to the knee/lower leg/foot. The sedan shows center front-end damage; the motorcycle shows left-side damage. "According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction, Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as the listed driver errors. The sedan driver is listed as a licensed New Jersey motorist; no helmet, signal, or pedestrian factors are cited in the report.
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
8
Right-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on 4th Ave▸Aug 8 - 4th Ave at 18th St. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The 40-year-old man suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2020 SUV turned right at 18th St and hit a southbound cyclist on 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered an arm injury with abrasions and was reported injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The SUV sustained right-side door damage; the bike had no reported damage. The crash time was 7:17 p.m. in the 72nd Precinct.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
30
SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
30
Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
- Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
8
Right-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on 4th Ave▸Aug 8 - 4th Ave at 18th St. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The 40-year-old man suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2020 SUV turned right at 18th St and hit a southbound cyclist on 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered an arm injury with abrasions and was reported injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The SUV sustained right-side door damage; the bike had no reported damage. The crash time was 7:17 p.m. in the 72nd Precinct.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
30
SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
30
Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
- Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
8
Right-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on 4th Ave▸Aug 8 - 4th Ave at 18th St. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The 40-year-old man suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2020 SUV turned right at 18th St and hit a southbound cyclist on 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered an arm injury with abrasions and was reported injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The SUV sustained right-side door damage; the bike had no reported damage. The crash time was 7:17 p.m. in the 72nd Precinct.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
30
SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
30
Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
- Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift, BKReader, Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
8
Right-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on 4th Ave▸Aug 8 - 4th Ave at 18th St. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The 40-year-old man suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2020 SUV turned right at 18th St and hit a southbound cyclist on 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered an arm injury with abrasions and was reported injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The SUV sustained right-side door damage; the bike had no reported damage. The crash time was 7:17 p.m. in the 72nd Precinct.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
30
SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
30
Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
- Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-10
8
Right-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on 4th Ave▸Aug 8 - 4th Ave at 18th St. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The 40-year-old man suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2020 SUV turned right at 18th St and hit a southbound cyclist on 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered an arm injury with abrasions and was reported injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The SUV sustained right-side door damage; the bike had no reported damage. The crash time was 7:17 p.m. in the 72nd Precinct.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
30
SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
30
Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 8 - 4th Ave at 18th St. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The 40-year-old man suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2020 SUV turned right at 18th St and hit a southbound cyclist on 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered an arm injury with abrasions and was reported injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The SUV sustained right-side door damage; the bike had no reported damage. The crash time was 7:17 p.m. in the 72nd Precinct.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
30
SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
30
Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
30
Driver in Sedan Runs Signal, Hits Scooter▸Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
30
SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
30
Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 30 - On 4 Ave at 51 St in Brooklyn, a sedan driver ran a signal and hit a 57-year-old on a motorized scooter. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
A 2025 Toyota sedan traveled north on 4 Ave. A motorized scooter traveled west on 51 St. At the intersection, the sedan driver hit the scooter. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The 57-year-old scooter driver was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The car’s driver, 39, was unhurt. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The crash happened at 4 Ave and 51 St in Brooklyn.
30
SUV Right Turn Hits Cyclist on 37th▸Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
30
Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 30 - A driver in an SUV turned right into a northbound cyclist on 37th Street. The 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way."
An SUV driver turned right and collided with a northbound bicyclist on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed in shock; a minor burn was also recorded. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The report notes the SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV was not reported hurt.
30
Teen E-Bike Rider Ejected at 5th and 32nd▸Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 30 - 14-year-old on an e-bike crashed at 5th Ave and 32nd St in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and bruised his lower leg. Conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 14-year-old riding an e-bike crashed at 5th Avenue and 32nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved the teen’s bike and another vehicle listed in the report. The rider was ejected. He suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other injuries were noted. The file lists the second vehicle as unspecified, with damage to the right front quarter panel. The teen’s bike showed impact to the left side. The record names the child as the only injured person.
26
Two SUVs Collide Turning on Prospect Park West▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Prospect Park West. Both were traveling south. A 62-year-old man driving one SUV suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.' A parked sedan sustained center back-end damage.
Two SUVs collided at 246 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The driver of a 2023 SUBA SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUBA sustained right front bumper and right front quarter-panel damage. The 2020 TOYT SUV showed left front bumper damage. A parked 2008 sedan received center back end damage. Each SUV carried one occupant. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
- Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
- Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
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Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
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Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
- After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-23