A Boy Is Dead. The Street Still Bleeds.

Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to hunt illegal curb cuts. DOT must act fast. Green paint marks rogue driveways. Owners must fix or pay. Community boards get word on new curb cut bids. Streets may get safer for those on foot.

Int 0492-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Crystal Hudson, the bill demands DOT investigate illegal curb cut complaints within 30 days. If a curb cut is illegal, DOT paints it green for parking and orders owners to legalize or restore it. If owners refuse, DOT fixes it and recoups costs. Community boards must be notified of all new curb cut applications. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to illegal curb cuts and requiring local community board notification of curb cut applications.' Hudson leads the charge. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear and alert the public to changes.

• File Int 0492-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to hunt illegal curb cuts. DOT must act fast. Green paint marks the spot. Owners fix or pay. Community boards get word. Streets shift. Pedestrians and cyclists watch the curb.

Bill Int 0492-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Crystal Hudson, it demands DOT investigate illegal curb cut complaints within 30 days. If a curb cut is illegal, DOT paints it green for parking and orders owners to legalize or restore it. If owners refuse, DOT repairs and bills them. The bill also requires community boards to be notified of all curb cut permit applications. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to illegal curb cuts and requiring local community board notification of curb cut applications.' No safety analyst note is available.

• File Int 0492-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to hunt illegal curb cuts. DOT must act fast. Green paint marks the spot. Owners fix or pay. Community boards get word. Streets shift. Pedestrians and cyclists watch the curb.

Bill Int 0492-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Crystal Hudson, it demands DOT investigate illegal curb cut complaints within 30 days. If a curb cut is illegal, DOT paints it green for parking and orders owners to legalize or restore it. If owners refuse, DOT repairs and bills them. The bill also requires community boards to be notified of all curb cut permit applications. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to illegal curb cuts and requiring local community board notification of curb cut applications.' No safety analyst note is available.

• File Int 0492-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.

Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.

• File Int 0270-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.

Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.

• File Int 0255-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.

Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.

• File Int 0271-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.

Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.

• File Res 0090-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

A tractor truck turning on Troy Avenue hit a parked sedan. The crash slammed the sedan’s rear, injuring a front passenger. Oversized vehicle and improper turn listed as causes. Neck injury reported. Brooklyn street, early morning.

According to the police report, a tractor truck registered in Tennessee made a right turn on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a parked sedan. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and damaged its right side doors. A 47-year-old woman sitting in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. There is no mention of fault or contributing factors related to the injured passenger. The crash highlights the danger oversized trucks pose when maneuvering through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Two pedestrians, a toddler and a young woman, suffered full-body injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck them at an intersection. Both were crossing with the signal. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving victims in shock and pain.

According to the police report, at 9:27 AM on Utica Avenue, a 2011 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians at an intersection. The victims, a 2-year-old boy and a 26-year-old woman, were crossing with the signal. Both suffered injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across pedestrian paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilian complaints trigger fines. Streets clear, danger cut. Council moves to protect the vulnerable.

Int 0080-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 8, 2024, the bill creates a $175 penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 2,640 feet of schools. The Department of Transportation must set up a civilian reporting program. If a civilian complaint leads to a fine, the complainant gets 25 percent of proceeds. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints.' Council Member Carlina Rivera leads, joined by Restler, Ayala, Joseph, Menin, and others. The bill aims to keep paths clear for those most at risk.

• File Int 0080-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.

• File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

A driver suffered injuries after his SUV collided with a parked SUV on Schenectady Avenue. The crash, caused by the driver’s illness, left him semiconscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The parked vehicle sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Schenectady Avenue around 4:00 p.m. when a 29-year-old male driver of a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east collided with a parked 2018 Jeep SUV. The driver was injured and found semiconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites the driver’s illness as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving SUV and the center back end of the parked vehicle, which sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed when driver health issues impair vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 69-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Brooklyn Avenue. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, distracted and inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Brooklyn Avenue struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Toyota sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious with an abrasion complaint. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30

A moped driver was ejected and severely injured when a Ford SUV made a left turn and struck the moped head-on on Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield and was impaired by alcohol, causing a violent collision.

According to the police report, at 5:02 AM on Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn, a 27-year-old male moped driver was severely injured and ejected from his vehicle after a collision with a Ford SUV. The SUV was traveling south and making a left turn when it struck the moped, which was traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the moped was demolished. The SUV driver, who was licensed in California, was found to have alcohol involvement and failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing directly to the crash. The moped driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was conscious but ejected from his vehicle. The report highlights driver errors and impairment as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

An e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention, causing impact to the bike’s left front bumper. The rider remained conscious and was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 30-year-old male e-bike driver who sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The e-bike was traveling east, going straight ahead, and was struck on its left front bumper. The rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved another vehicle also traveling east and going straight ahead, which impacted the right front bumper. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim. The focus remains on the driver's inattention as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Avenue. Slippery pavement sent one into the other. The woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles were parked before impact. Road conditions failed her.

According to the police report, at 6:43 AM on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, two northbound SUVs collided. The rear vehicle, a 2023 Audi SUV driven by a licensed woman, struck the center back end of a 2007 Cadillac SUV. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The woman driving the Audi suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. No other driver errors are listed in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Seven Brooklyn officials urge DOT to clear cars from corners. They want boulders, planters, and bike corrals—not just paint. Their call follows deadly crashes. They press the city to use state law and federal funds. DOT promises review. Advocates back the push.

On January 17, 2024, seven Brooklyn elected officials—including Council Member Shahana Hanif, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assembly Members Marcela Mitaynes, Jo Anne Simon, Robert Carroll, and State Senators Zellnor Myrie and Andrew Gounardes—issued a joint letter to the NYC Department of Transportation. They called for 'universal daylighting with hardened materials such as boulders, planters, and bike corrals' at intersections. The officials cited recent fatal crashes and urged the city to opt into a state law banning parking within 20 feet of corners. They want federal funds used for these changes. The group opposes DOT’s slow pace and reliance on paint, demanding physical barriers. Community board leaders and advocates support the move. DOT says it will review the letter and remains committed to evidence-based daylighting.

• Seven Brooklyn Electeds Join Growing Calls For Universal Daylighting, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-17