About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 12
▸ Crush Injuries 22
▸ Severe Bleeding 16
▸ Severe Lacerations 11
▸ Concussion 13
▸ Whiplash 151
▸ Contusion/Bruise 176
▸ Abrasion 129
▸ Pain/Nausea 52
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 317
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 9 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 180 times • 7 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 178 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 2 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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Albany and Snyder, late morning
Brooklyn CB17: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
A man on a bike was hit at Snyder Avenue and Albany Avenue about 10:40 AM on Aug 16, 2025. Police recorded a driver making a left turn into him; the cyclist suffered severe bleeding and shock (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Aug 16: At Snyder and Albany, a driver turning left hit a person on a bike, causing serious injury (NYC Open Data).
- Aug 15: Near 917 Albany Ave, a driver going straight hit a man on foot at an intersection; police listed “crush injuries” and unconscious at the scene (NYC Open Data).
The count on these streets
Since Jan 1, 2022, in Brooklyn Community Board 17, 13 people have been killed and 4,778 injured across 7,164 crashes (NYC Open Data). This year to date, 5 people have been killed and 866 injured, compared with 2 killed and 973 injured at this point last year (NYC Open Data).
Deaths pile up in the afternoon and evening. Three deaths hit around 1 PM, and three more hit around 7 PM in this window, as injuries stay high into the night (NYC Open Data).
Corners that keep breaking people
Church Avenue is the bullseye: at least 2 killed and 228 injured along that corridor since 2022. Linden Boulevard adds another death and 181 injured. Clarkson Avenue shows a death and 78 injured. These are not outliers. They are a map (NYC Open Data).
Police records tie much harm to driver choices at the crosswalk. On Jan 25, 2025, at Church Avenue and Kings Highway, an officer recorded “unsafe speed” by the driver after a man on foot was killed (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4788144). On May 14, 2025, at E 95 St and Rutland Rd, a driver turning left killed a woman crossing with the signal; police recorded driver inattention (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4812813). On Feb 25, 2024, at Beverley Rd and Nostrand Ave, a right‑turning SUV driver killed a woman who had the signal; police recorded failure to yield (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4705519).
Who holds the line?
This is Council District 45. Council Member Farah Louis has backed tools near schools. She is the primary sponsor on a bill to force the city to install traffic‑calming or control devices by 60 days after DOT signs off near schools (Int 1353‑2025). She also co‑sponsored a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans with maximum penalties at each stop (Int 1347‑2025).
In Albany, State Senator Kevin Parker voted yes in committee for the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045), which would require speed‑limiting tech for repeat violators (Open States – S4045). The Assembly side is not recorded here. Assembly Member Monique Chandler‑Waterman’s stance on this bill is not listed in our timeline.
Slow the cars that won’t slow themselves
The pattern is not random. It points where to act.
- Harden the turns and daylight the crosswalks on Church Avenue and Linden Boulevard. Protect the walk signal with leading intervals and cement at the corners. Put it on a clock. No more promises without dates.
- Add physical calming at recurring crash corners: concrete, not paint. Deploy near schools under the 60‑day bill when it passes, and extend the same standard to the rest of the map (Int 1353‑2025).
- Stop the worst repeat speeders with mandatory limiters under S4045. One car, many tickets, one fix (Open States – S4045).
This work does not bring anyone back. But it can stop the next siren on Church Avenue. Take one step today: push your officials to act here.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What area does this cover?
▸ What changed this year?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions — Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- NYC Council Legistar – Int 1353-2025 and Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman
District 58
Council Member Farah Louis
District 45
State Senator Kevin Parker
District 21
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB17 Brooklyn Community Board 17 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, District 45, AD 58, SD 21.
It contains East Flatbush-Erasmus, East Flatbush-Farragut, East Flatbush-Rugby, East Flatbush-Remsen Village, Holy Cross Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 17
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Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush▸May 16 - A car struck Maurette Lafleur in the crosswalk. She had the signal. The driver sped through. Bones broke. She died on Rutland Road. The street stayed loud. Witnesses watched. The city’s crackdown missed the real threat.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that a 68-year-old woman, Maurette Lafleur, was killed by a driver while crossing Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk with the walk signal when the driver of a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her. A witness told Streetsblog, "The lady spin around and sped through," and described hearing the impact. The article notes that police have not released the driver's name. The incident occurred as NYPD focused enforcement on electric bikes, while drivers continue to cause deadly harm. The tragedy highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians and raises questions about city policy and street design.
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Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
15
SUV Strikes Moped on E 96th Street▸May 15 - SUV hit moped on E 96th. Moped driver ejected, injured arm. Both vehicles headed south. No clear cause listed. Streets stay dangerous.
A moped and an SUV collided on E 96th Street near Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash happened. The SUV struck the moped's back end with its front. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left the moped driver injured and the SUV with front-end damage.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Clarkson Ave▸May 12 - A sedan hit a 65-year-old man crossing Clarkson Ave. The crash fractured his leg. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end took the blow. The driver and two passengers were unhurt.
A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Ave struck a 65-year-old man who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg. The car’s center front end was damaged. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No injuries were reported for the driver, a 28-year-old woman, or her two passengers, including a 2-year-old child. The police report did not specify further driver errors.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
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SUVs Collide on Utica and Remsen, Passenger Injured▸May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
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Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
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Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
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SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
May 16 - A car struck Maurette Lafleur in the crosswalk. She had the signal. The driver sped through. Bones broke. She died on Rutland Road. The street stayed loud. Witnesses watched. The city’s crackdown missed the real threat.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that a 68-year-old woman, Maurette Lafleur, was killed by a driver while crossing Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk with the walk signal when the driver of a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her. A witness told Streetsblog, "The lady spin around and sped through," and described hearing the impact. The article notes that police have not released the driver's name. The incident occurred as NYPD focused enforcement on electric bikes, while drivers continue to cause deadly harm. The tragedy highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians and raises questions about city policy and street design.
- Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16
15
SUV Strikes Moped on E 96th Street▸May 15 - SUV hit moped on E 96th. Moped driver ejected, injured arm. Both vehicles headed south. No clear cause listed. Streets stay dangerous.
A moped and an SUV collided on E 96th Street near Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash happened. The SUV struck the moped's back end with its front. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left the moped driver injured and the SUV with front-end damage.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
14
Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Clarkson Ave▸May 12 - A sedan hit a 65-year-old man crossing Clarkson Ave. The crash fractured his leg. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end took the blow. The driver and two passengers were unhurt.
A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Ave struck a 65-year-old man who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg. The car’s center front end was damaged. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No injuries were reported for the driver, a 28-year-old woman, or her two passengers, including a 2-year-old child. The police report did not specify further driver errors.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
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SUVs Collide on Utica and Remsen, Passenger Injured▸May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
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Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
May 15 - SUV hit moped on E 96th. Moped driver ejected, injured arm. Both vehicles headed south. No clear cause listed. Streets stay dangerous.
A moped and an SUV collided on E 96th Street near Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash happened. The SUV struck the moped's back end with its front. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left the moped driver injured and the SUV with front-end damage.
15
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
14
Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
12
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Clarkson Ave▸May 12 - A sedan hit a 65-year-old man crossing Clarkson Ave. The crash fractured his leg. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end took the blow. The driver and two passengers were unhurt.
A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Ave struck a 65-year-old man who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg. The car’s center front end was damaged. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No injuries were reported for the driver, a 28-year-old woman, or her two passengers, including a 2-year-old child. The police report did not specify further driver errors.
12
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
11
SUVs Collide on Utica and Remsen, Passenger Injured▸May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
- Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15
14
Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
12
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Clarkson Ave▸May 12 - A sedan hit a 65-year-old man crossing Clarkson Ave. The crash fractured his leg. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end took the blow. The driver and two passengers were unhurt.
A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Ave struck a 65-year-old man who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg. The car’s center front end was damaged. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No injuries were reported for the driver, a 28-year-old woman, or her two passengers, including a 2-year-old child. The police report did not specify further driver errors.
12
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
-
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
11
SUVs Collide on Utica and Remsen, Passenger Injured▸May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
12
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Clarkson Ave▸May 12 - A sedan hit a 65-year-old man crossing Clarkson Ave. The crash fractured his leg. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end took the blow. The driver and two passengers were unhurt.
A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Ave struck a 65-year-old man who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg. The car’s center front end was damaged. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No injuries were reported for the driver, a 28-year-old woman, or her two passengers, including a 2-year-old child. The police report did not specify further driver errors.
12
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
11
SUVs Collide on Utica and Remsen, Passenger Injured▸May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
May 12 - A sedan hit a 65-year-old man crossing Clarkson Ave. The crash fractured his leg. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end took the blow. The driver and two passengers were unhurt.
A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Ave struck a 65-year-old man who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg. The car’s center front end was damaged. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No injuries were reported for the driver, a 28-year-old woman, or her two passengers, including a 2-year-old child. The police report did not specify further driver errors.
12
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
-
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
11
SUVs Collide on Utica and Remsen, Passenger Injured▸May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
-
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
- City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-12
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SUVs Collide on Utica and Remsen, Passenger Injured▸May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
-
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
- NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-05-08
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Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
-
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker 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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
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
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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
-
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
May 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
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
-
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
-
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
- EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis 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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
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
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸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
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