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 8
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 13
▸ Whiplash 79
▸ Contusion/Bruise 134
▸ Abrasion 50
▸ Pain/Nausea 54
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.
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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 313
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 133 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Chrys Suburban (LFB3893) – 133 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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Neptune and W 6th: a death at midday, and a pattern that won’t quit
Brooklyn CB13: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 22, 2025
Just before 1 PM on Oct 15, 2025, at Neptune Avenue and W 6th Street, the driver of an SUV backed up and hit an 89-year-old woman. She died. NYPD crash data record the pedestrian as “not in roadway,” the SUV as “backing.”
She is one of 8 people killed in crashes in Brooklyn Community Board 13 since 2022, with 1,929 injured. Those counts come from the same city crash database covering Jan 1, 2022 through Oct 22, 2025. Source.
This Month
- Oct 15: At Neptune Ave and W 6th St, a driver backing an SUV hit an 89-year-old woman; she died at the scene, per city data. Source
- Oct 13: At Cropsey Ave and Hart Pl, a driver in a Mercedes SUV turned right and, police recorded, failed to yield to a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal, injuring her. Source
- Oct 6: At Bay 49 St and Cropsey Ave, a 68-year-old man on an e-bike collided with an Audi SUV and was injured. Source
Where the street breaks people
Neptune Avenue shows up twice among the worst locations here. Mermaid Avenue and Stillwell Avenue are on that list too. These are places where people keep getting hurt. City data.
Afternoons run hot. Injury counts spike around 2 PM and 3 PM. Evenings take lives too. Deaths cluster around noon, late afternoon, and after dark. That is what the records show for this board area since 2022. Source: city crash data.
Police reports cite drivers’ failure to yield and bad turns among repeat causes in local injuries. In one fatal crosswalk case at Mermaid Avenue and West 24 Street, police logged driver inattention by a pickup driver who hit two people, killing a 41-year-old woman. Data record.
The pattern won’t stop on its own
Year to date, crashes are down a bit compared to last year here (777 vs. 818), and deaths are lower (1 vs. 2), but injuries are up (478 vs. 433). Serious injuries doubled (4 vs. 2). Small numbers, real harm. Source: crash database.
Heavy vehicles maim. Trucks and buses here account for pedestrian deaths alongside cars and SUVs. People outside cars take the worst of it: 4 people walking and 1 person biking are among the dead since 2022. City data.
Who moves and who waits
The City Council has a bill to force a stop sign or signal at every crosswalk. The text reads: “No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks.” Legistar: Int 1394-2025. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as a sponsor. Legistar.
In Albany, the “Stop Super Speeders” bill would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders. The Senate file is S 4045. State Senator Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton voted yes in committee, according to the record. Open States. She also voted no on reauthorizing the school speed‑camera program in 2025. Streetsblog NYC. Assembly Member Alec Brook‑Krasny also voted no. Streetsblog NYC.
What would help on these corners
- Daylight every crosswalk and harden the turns on Neptune, Mermaid, and Stillwell. Low‑speed turns save lives. City crash data.
- Enforce yielding at intersections where people cross with the signal and drivers turn through them. The records show repeated failure‑to‑yield harms. Crash records.
- Add signal timing that gives people a head start where the injuries cluster in the afternoon and early evening. Target the hours the data flag. Crash database.
The next move
The tools are on the table. The Council can act on Int 1394-2025. Albany can pass S 4045. Slower turns, clearer crossings, and speed control for the worst offenders would change what happens at Neptune and W 6th.
Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany what you want them to pass and where you want fixes built. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What changed on Oct 15 at Neptune and W 6th?
▸ How bad is the toll in Brooklyn Community Board 13 since 2022?
▸ Where do people keep getting hurt here?
▸ What are officials doing?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-22
- File Int 1394-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-25
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- ‘Dirty Dozen’ who voted against speed camera program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
District 46
Council Member Justin L. Brannan
District 47
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
District 23
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB13 Brooklyn Community Board 13 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 60, District 47, AD 46, SD 23.
It contains Gravesend (South), Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Calvert Vaux Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 13
14
SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Neptune Avenue▸May 14 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue. One driver and one passenger suffered injuries. Police cite handheld cell phone use as a factor. Shock and concussion followed the crash.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV rear-ended the other. A 61-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female passenger were injured, with the driver suffering a head injury and concussion. Both showed signs of shock. Police list 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers are distracted behind the wheel.
11
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Cyclist▸May 11 - A sedan hit a 74-year-old cyclist on Neptune Ave. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street bears the mark of impact and age collides with steel.
A sedan making a left turn on Neptune Ave struck a 74-year-old man riding a bike straight ahead. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The force of the collision left the cyclist in shock, with abrasions and head trauma. The sedan's left front bumper took the impact. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and lack experience.
10
Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸May 10 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed at 371 Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. One male passenger, age 29, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The crash involved vehicles traveling east and west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes lap belts for most passengers but lists no other contributing factors.
7
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
6S 4804
Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway▸May 4 - Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver, nineteen, took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Lives jarred.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash left one driver injured and both cars damaged.
1Int 0193-2024
Brannan votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
25
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Ave▸Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
May 14 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue. One driver and one passenger suffered injuries. Police cite handheld cell phone use as a factor. Shock and concussion followed the crash.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV rear-ended the other. A 61-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female passenger were injured, with the driver suffering a head injury and concussion. Both showed signs of shock. Police list 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers are distracted behind the wheel.
11
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Cyclist▸May 11 - A sedan hit a 74-year-old cyclist on Neptune Ave. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street bears the mark of impact and age collides with steel.
A sedan making a left turn on Neptune Ave struck a 74-year-old man riding a bike straight ahead. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The force of the collision left the cyclist in shock, with abrasions and head trauma. The sedan's left front bumper took the impact. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and lack experience.
10
Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸May 10 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed at 371 Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. One male passenger, age 29, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The crash involved vehicles traveling east and west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes lap belts for most passengers but lists no other contributing factors.
7
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
6S 4804
Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway▸May 4 - Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver, nineteen, took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Lives jarred.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash left one driver injured and both cars damaged.
1Int 0193-2024
Brannan votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
25
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Ave▸Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
May 11 - A sedan hit a 74-year-old cyclist on Neptune Ave. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street bears the mark of impact and age collides with steel.
A sedan making a left turn on Neptune Ave struck a 74-year-old man riding a bike straight ahead. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The force of the collision left the cyclist in shock, with abrasions and head trauma. The sedan's left front bumper took the impact. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and lack experience.
10
Distracted Drivers Collide on Neptune Avenue▸May 10 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed at 371 Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. One male passenger, age 29, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The crash involved vehicles traveling east and west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes lap belts for most passengers but lists no other contributing factors.
7
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
6S 4804
Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway▸May 4 - Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver, nineteen, took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Lives jarred.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash left one driver injured and both cars damaged.
1Int 0193-2024
Brannan votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
25
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Ave▸Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
May 10 - Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed at 371 Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. One male passenger, age 29, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The crash involved vehicles traveling east and west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes lap belts for most passengers but lists no other contributing factors.
7
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
6S 4804
Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway▸May 4 - Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver, nineteen, took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Lives jarred.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash left one driver injured and both cars damaged.
1Int 0193-2024
Brannan votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
25
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Ave▸Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
6S 4804
Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway▸May 4 - Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver, nineteen, took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Lives jarred.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash left one driver injured and both cars damaged.
1Int 0193-2024
Brannan votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
25
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Ave▸Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
- Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06
6S 4804
Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway▸May 4 - Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver, nineteen, took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Lives jarred.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash left one driver injured and both cars damaged.
1Int 0193-2024
Brannan votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
25
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Ave▸Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway▸May 4 - Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver, nineteen, took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Lives jarred.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash left one driver injured and both cars damaged.
1Int 0193-2024
Brannan votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
25
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Ave▸Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
May 4 - Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver, nineteen, took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Lives jarred.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash left one driver injured and both cars damaged.
1Int 0193-2024
Brannan votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
25
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Ave▸Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
25
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Ave▸Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
- Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30
25
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Ave▸Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 25 - SUV turned left on Neptune Ave. Cyclist ejected, leg injured. Police cite failure to keep right. Impact was swift. System failed the rider.
A 48-year-old cyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV making a left turn at Neptune Ave and Brighton 4 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
24Int 1252-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
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File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
- File Int 1252-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24
24Res 0854-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
- File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24
23
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Stillwell Avenue▸Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 23 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Stillwell Avenue. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. The driver bled from the face. Both were conscious. Police list causes as unspecified.
A sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue collided with a parked car near Avenue U in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The driver, a male, suffered minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, both injuries were documented as the result of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Ocean Parkway Crash Injures Child and Driver▸Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 23 - SUV and sedan collided on Ocean Parkway. Two women and a child hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A crash at Ocean Parkway and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn left a child and a 52-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, and the SUV driver suffered injuries. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report notes child restraint use for the child and seat belts for adults, but only after citing driver errors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
- Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23
19
Pickup Backs Into Parked Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 19 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street. The sedan driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
A pickup truck, backing south on West 20th Street in Brooklyn, struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s rear. The data shows the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No further injuries were reported.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
- Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16
15
Children Injured in Belt Parkway Sedan Crash▸Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 15 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Three children hurt. Impact struck front and rear. Shock and pain followed. No driver errors listed. System failed the young again.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, leg, and entire body. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred, with one car's front end hitting the other's rear. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured children experienced shock and pain. The report notes lap belt use for one child but does not cite safety equipment as a cause. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, with no clear explanation for the impact.
10Int 1233-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.▸Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1233-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.
Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File Int 1233-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10
10Int 1105-2024
Brannan votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-10
Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.
- File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10