Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB10?
Thirteen Dead. Thousands Hurt. Queens Streets Still Bleed.
Queens CB10: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 10, 2025
The Deaths Keep Coming
The road does not forgive. In Queens CB10, the numbers are blunt. Thirteen people dead. Forty-one left with serious injuries. More than 2,700 hurt since 2022. Each number is a life changed or ended. Each crash is a story that does not end well.
Just days ago, a BMW tore across the Belt Parkway. The car hit the divider, flew into oncoming traffic, and caught fire. No one inside wore a seat belt. Two young lives ended. Others crawled from the wreckage, dazed and bleeding. A survivor described the crash: “They went airborne and into the barrier.” The horror did not stop at the crash. Families are left with the memory of bodies thrown from the car, and a fire that would not go out.
A few days before, a 76-year-old woman died in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery exploded outside the bathroom. The fire moved fast. The FDNY called it a “blowtorch effect.” She could not escape. Her son found her burned, almost beyond recognition. “For me to find my mom burnt like a roast pig… is a memory I cannot forget.”
The Numbers Do Not Lie
Crashes are not random. In the last year, six people died here. Seventeen suffered serious injuries. The wounded are young and old—children, parents, elders. Cars and SUVs did most of the harm. Trucks, motorcycles, buses, and even bikes left their mark. The Belt Parkway, Lefferts Boulevard, and 149th Avenue are not safe for anyone outside a car.
What Leaders Have Done—and Failed to Do
Some bills have passed. Council Member Joann Ariola voted for step street lighting and truck route redesigns. She co-sponsored bills for raised speed reducers and pedestrian lighting. But she also voted against daylighting intersections and against legalizing jaywalking—measures proven to protect people on foot. She opposed congestion pricing, which would have meant fewer cars and safer streets. She even voted against expanding speed cameras, despite her own car racking up 27 school-zone speeding tickets.
The silence is deadly. Every delay, every vote against proven safety, means another family gets the call no one wants.
What You Can Do Now
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit on every street. Demand real enforcement against repeat speeders. Join groups like Families for Safe Streets and Transportation Alternatives. Do not wait for the next siren. The next body. The next headline.
The road will not change itself. You must.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Crane Slams Into Bus In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-07-08
- BMW Crash Hurls Passengers, Sparks Fire, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09
- E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-10
- Queens Pol Voted Against Speed Cameras — And Has 27 Speeding Tickets!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-09
- Crane Slams Into Bus In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-07-08
- Teen Dies Falling From 7 Train, amny, Published 2025-07-08
- BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-07
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- File Int 0161-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
- NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras, nypost.com, Published 2022-05-26
- Congestion pricing continues to stall, three years after being announced, gothamist.com, Published 2022-06-09
Other Representatives
District 23
159-53 102nd St., Howard Beach, NY 11414
Room 839, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 28
165-90 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
718-206-2068
250 Broadway, Suite 1810, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7257
District 10
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB10 Queens Community Board 10 sits in Queens, Precinct 106, District 28, AD 23, SD 10.
It contains South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 10
SUV Hits Pedestrian on Cross Bay Boulevard▸SUV slammed into a 55-year-old man at the intersection. Driver failed to yield. The man took a blow to the head. He stayed conscious. The street turned violent. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a 2023 Lexus SUV traveling south on Cross Bay Boulevard. The SUV hit him with its center front end at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The SUV had been parked before the collision. The pedestrian's injury was classified as moderate (level 3). The police report lists only driver errors as causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
Motorcycle Injured in High-Speed Collision with Sedan▸A motorcycle traveling west collided with a northbound sedan on 149 Avenue. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Avenue involving a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—motorcycle westbound and sedan northbound—when the crash happened. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the sedan driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The motorcyclist was in shock but had no visible complaints beyond the injuries documented.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Motorcycle Driver▸A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
SUV slammed into a 55-year-old man at the intersection. Driver failed to yield. The man took a blow to the head. He stayed conscious. The street turned violent. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a 2023 Lexus SUV traveling south on Cross Bay Boulevard. The SUV hit him with its center front end at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The SUV had been parked before the collision. The pedestrian's injury was classified as moderate (level 3). The police report lists only driver errors as causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
Motorcycle Injured in High-Speed Collision with Sedan▸A motorcycle traveling west collided with a northbound sedan on 149 Avenue. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Avenue involving a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—motorcycle westbound and sedan northbound—when the crash happened. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the sedan driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The motorcyclist was in shock but had no visible complaints beyond the injuries documented.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Motorcycle Driver▸A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Disregards Traffic Control▸A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
Motorcycle Injured in High-Speed Collision with Sedan▸A motorcycle traveling west collided with a northbound sedan on 149 Avenue. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Avenue involving a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—motorcycle westbound and sedan northbound—when the crash happened. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the sedan driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The motorcyclist was in shock but had no visible complaints beyond the injuries documented.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Motorcycle Driver▸A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.
2Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Ignoring Traffic Control▸In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
Motorcycle Injured in High-Speed Collision with Sedan▸A motorcycle traveling west collided with a northbound sedan on 149 Avenue. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Avenue involving a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—motorcycle westbound and sedan northbound—when the crash happened. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the sedan driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The motorcyclist was in shock but had no visible complaints beyond the injuries documented.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Motorcycle Driver▸A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.
Motorcycle Injured in High-Speed Collision with Sedan▸A motorcycle traveling west collided with a northbound sedan on 149 Avenue. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Avenue involving a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—motorcycle westbound and sedan northbound—when the crash happened. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the sedan driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The motorcyclist was in shock but had no visible complaints beyond the injuries documented.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Motorcycle Driver▸A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A motorcycle traveling west collided with a northbound sedan on 149 Avenue. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Avenue involving a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—motorcycle westbound and sedan northbound—when the crash happened. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the sedan driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The motorcyclist was in shock but had no visible complaints beyond the injuries documented.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Crushes Two in Queens▸Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Motorcycle Driver▸A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Steel slammed at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV hit a sedan. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed. A woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. Right-of-way denied. Driver error left pain in Queens.
At 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder. A 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her body. Both remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm when drivers deny the right-of-way at city intersections.
4Sedans Crash at 116 Street, Four Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Motorcycle Driver▸A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Two sedans slammed together at 116 Street and 149 Avenue. Four people inside suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens around 5:00 PM. Both drivers and two passengers were injured, all conscious with internal, full-body injuries. The northbound sedan was struck on its right side doors; the westbound sedan took the hit on its front end. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. All occupants wore seat belts or had airbags deploy. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lack experience, leaving four people hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Motorcycle Driver▸A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Queens 115 Avenue▸Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Motorcycle Driver▸A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Motorcycle Driver▸A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
Bus U-Turn Slams Sedan on Cross Bay▸A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A bus making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.
According to the police report, a bus making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens collided with a sedan traveling straight north at 6:57 AM. The bus’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the bus driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage from the impact.
2Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child▸Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sedan driver failed to yield on Liberty Avenue. Crash left driver and 9-year-old girl with head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts. Impact and improper lane use marked the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue was involved in a crash at 17:43. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in improper passing or lane usage. She suffered head injuries and contusions, as did her 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat. Both experienced shock and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
3Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Three Injured▸A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Belt Parkway▸A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.
2SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on North Conduit Avenue▸A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.
Anderson Questions Neighborhood Congestion Increase From Pricing Plan▸Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Councilman Robert Holden blasts NYC’s congestion pricing plan. He warns the Upper West Side is turning into a commuter parking lot. Critics say the $15 toll will push traffic and pollution into outer neighborhoods. Residents and officials voice anger and frustration.
""In our effort to reduce congestion in the central business district, we’re going to allow increased congestion in our neighborhoods, in our communities?"" -- Khaleel Anderson
On April 6, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) criticized New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will charge drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street. The matter, titled 'NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders,' highlights growing concern that the plan will shift traffic and pollution to neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Kew Gardens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Holden said, 'You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out: if you are going to charge people $15 to go below 60th, those people will look for alternatives.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, a supporter, admitted, 'It’s going to get worse once there’s a charge at 60th Street—no doubt about it.' Councilwoman Lynn Shulman backs a residential permit parking pilot to address spillover. Community leaders say residents were not consulted. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
- NYC’s Upper West Side already becoming commuter parking lot for congestion-pricing evaders, nypost.com, Published 2024-04-06
SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg▸At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.
Addabbo Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
- Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-04
Ariola Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation Over Park Plan▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
- Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-04
Sanders Supports QueensLink Rail Reactivation and Public Input▸Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-04-04
Queens fights over a rail line. The mayor backs a park. Advocates demand transit. Poor residents lose out. Elected officials split. The city risks locking out thousands from jobs and care. The debate rages. No one asks the people.
This op-ed, published April 4, 2024, covers the battle over the unused Rockaway Beach Branch rail line in southeastern Queens. The city, led by Mayor Adams, pushes a park-only project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director, argues the plan blocks a vital north-south rail corridor, denying disadvantaged communities access to jobs, education, and healthcare. The op-ed states: 'It is simply irresponsible to build a park on a viable transit right-of-way in the biggest city in America.' State Senators James Sanders, Jr. and Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacey Amato, and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, JoAnn Ariola, and Bob Holden support studies and funding for the rails-and-trails QueensLink alternative. The mayor’s plan faces criticism for ignoring public input and environmental justice. No safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.
- Op-Ed: Keeping Poor Residents in Transit Deserts is Getting Expensive, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-04