Deadly Streets, Silent Leaders: Demand Action Now

• Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-04

Jul 3 - Two sedans slammed together at 103 Ave and 130 St. A 68-year-old passenger took a blow to the leg. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal bent. Blood drawn. System failed.

Two sedans crashed at 103 Ave and 130 St in Queens. A 68-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot contusion. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as the contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were involved, but only the passenger was reported injured. The data shows no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 30 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Cross Bay Blvd with the signal. She suffered leg injuries and burns. The driver and passenger were unhurt. The police report lists no clear cause.

A woman, age 24, was struck by a sedan while crossing Cross Bay Blvd at Liberty Ave in Queens. She was crossing with the signal and suffered injuries to her leg and a moderate burn. According to the police report, the driver and passenger, both 24-year-old women, were not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. The impact point was the sedan's left front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on Pitkin Avenue. A 70-year-old woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control ignored. Children and adults shaken. Steel and glass, chaos and pain.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at Pitkin Avenue and 78th Street in Queens. A 70-year-old female passenger sustained a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. Multiple passengers, including children as young as four, were involved. All wore lap belts or child restraints. The impact struck the right side doors of one SUV and the front end of the other. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists driver errors as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.

• Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 22 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. Crash left him injured, entire body hurt. Illness struck behind the wheel. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash occurred on Belt Parkway in Queens involving a Honda SUV. The driver, a 49-year-old man, lost consciousness due to illness and suffered injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Illnes' and 'Lost Consciousness' were listed as contributing factors. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or safety equipment failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 22 - Two sedans crashed in Queens. Five men hurt. One suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite inattention and inexperience. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed at 96th Street and 149th Avenue in Queens. Five men were injured, including one with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The impact struck the left front bumper and left side doors, damaging both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 22 - SUV hit cyclist on Linden Boulevard. Cyclist ejected, suffered head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Three SUV passengers unhurt. Bike destroyed. Streets remain hazardous.

A station wagon SUV collided with a cyclist on Linden Boulevard near I-678 in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three SUV passengers, all in their twenties, were not seriously hurt. The bike was demolished in the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the primary cause listed was driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 21 - SUV and taxis crashed on Van Wyck. One driver hurt. Police cite following too closely. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut through Queens dusk.

A crash involving an SUV and two taxis struck Van Wyck Expressway near 115 Avenue in Queens. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered internal injuries. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left one person injured and others shaken. The crash highlights the danger of tailgating on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 15 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway. Drivers lost focus. Speed and distraction ruled the moment. Two men suffered injuries—one to the back, one to the shoulder. Shock followed. Metal twisted. The road stayed unforgiving.

Three vehicles—a BMW SUV, a Chevrolet SUV, and a Mercedes sedan—collided while traveling west on Belt Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, Outside Car Distraction, Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Two male drivers, ages 49 and 56, were injured, suffering back and shoulder injuries, and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used, but these are noted only after the driver errors. The crash left metal bent and passengers shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18