About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 10
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 14
▸ Whiplash 92
▸ Contusion/Bruise 71
▸ Abrasion 27
▸ Pain/Nausea 32
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 411
- 2024 White Lexus Suburban (LHT8624) – 100 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2007 Gray Toyota Sedan (LCLK85) – 88 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2013 Chrys Van (G36VSY) – 78 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2019 Me/Be Coupe (HOLAMAMI) – 75 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Jeep Suburban (LGM9572) – 68 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Night on the Cross Island. Another life gone.
Queens CB11: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2025
Just after 2 AM on Aug 26, 2025, a 24-year-old driving a 1999 BMW died on the Cross Island Parkway near Bell Boulevard. Police said the passenger ran from the scene. Patch and city crash records mark the time and place. The city’s data logs unsafe speed in the fatal file. NYC Open Data
They were one of 12 people killed in crashes in Queens CB11 since 2022, with 2,289 injured in 4,163 crashes. NYC Open Data
The pattern does not let up
This year through Aug 31, crashes rose to 951, up 29.4% from 735 at this point last year. Reported injuries climbed from 467 to 527. Deaths went from 0 to 3. NYC Open Data
Deaths hit at all hours. The log shows lives lost at 2 AM, 3 AM, 5 AM—and again in the evening and night. NYC Open Data
Highways cut through; people pay
The deadliest spots here are the highways that slice the district. The Cross Island Parkway leads the list, with the Long Island Expressway and the Clearview Expressway close behind. NYC Open Data
One crash file says it plain: a left turn SUV struck a person on Northern Boulevard at 217th Street on Jun 11, 2025. A 74-year-old pedestrian died. The driver was unlicensed. NYC Open Data
On Jul 31, 2025, a 55-year-old woman on an e‑bike was killed at Hollis Court Boulevard and 50th Avenue. The turning SUV made contact at the right front quarter panel. NYC Open Data
Slow down or bury more neighbors
Unsafe speed shows up in the fatal Cross Island file. The district’s logs also list driver inattention, failure to yield, and red‑light running. Each line is a body, a family, a street corner. NYC Open Data
Two fixes are on the table now.
- The city can set safer speeds on local streets. We need a default 20 MPH and traffic‑calming to match. See our call to action here.
- Albany can force the worst speeders to slow down. In the Senate, S 4045 would require repeat violators to install intelligent speed assistance. Senator John Liu co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee. Senator Toby Stavisky also voted yes. Open States
At City Hall, a different bill would go the other way. Council Member Vickie Paladino introduced Int 1362‑2025 to erase protected bike and bus lane targets from the Streets Master Plan. As the official summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” NYC Council – Legistar
Queens CB11 is represented by Council Member Linda Lee, Assembly Member Ed Braunstein, and Senator John Liu. Braunstein backed the school‑zone speed camera extension this June. The record here does not show his stance on the Assembly companion to S 4045. Open States
Make the dangerous turns safe
Northern Boulevard needs hardened turns and daylighting at side streets like 217th Street. Turning SUVs killed and injured people there. Hollis Court and 50th Avenue need a protected bike crossing and leading pedestrian/bike intervals. Along the Cross Island Parkway ramps, slow entries and better crossings can keep people alive.
The BMW on the Cross Island. The e‑bike on Hollis Court. The man at Northern. The list grows. The fixes wait.
Act now. Tell your lawmakers to slow the cars and stop the repeat speeders. Start here.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-31
- Driver Killed, Passenger Flees Scene After NYC Expressway Crash, Patch, Published 2025-08-26
- S 4045 – Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- Int 1362-2025 – Removes bus and bike lane quotas from Streets Master Plan, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Other Representatives
District 26
213-33 39th Ave., Suite 238, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 422, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 23
73-03 Bell Boulevard, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
718-468-0137
250 Broadway, Suite 1868, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB11 Queens Community Board 11 sits in Queens, Precinct 111, District 23, AD 26, SD 16.
It contains Auburndale, Bayside, Douglaston-Little Neck, Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, Alley Pond Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 11
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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Driver of SUV Hits 12-Year-Old E-Biker▸Aug 11 - A driver of an SUV hit a 12-year-old riding an e-bike at 195 Street and 56 Avenue in Queens. The boy was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver.
An adult female driver of an SUV traveling east on 56 Avenue struck a 12-year-old male riding an e-bike southbound on 195 Street. The boy was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body; police logged contusion/bruise complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The SUV's center front is listed as the point of impact and damage. The e-bike operator is recorded as unlicensed. Both vehicles are listed as going straight before the crash. Police list the rider as injured and ejected.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Parked SUVs Roll, Hit Pedestrian on 247th▸Aug 7 - Two parked SUVs rolled free on 247th Street and struck a 40-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and driverless/runaway vehicles.
According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on 247th Street in Queens when they became driverless and rolled, striking a 40-year-old man who was walking outside the intersection. The man sustained a fractured leg and a dislocation; the report lists the injury location as knee–lower leg–foot. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as contributing factors. Vehicle records show both SUVs were parked with no occupants at the time. One SUV had right rear bumper damage; the other showed no damage.
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Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
5
Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
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Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
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Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
11
Driver of SUV Hits 12-Year-Old E-Biker▸Aug 11 - A driver of an SUV hit a 12-year-old riding an e-bike at 195 Street and 56 Avenue in Queens. The boy was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver.
An adult female driver of an SUV traveling east on 56 Avenue struck a 12-year-old male riding an e-bike southbound on 195 Street. The boy was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body; police logged contusion/bruise complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The SUV's center front is listed as the point of impact and damage. The e-bike operator is recorded as unlicensed. Both vehicles are listed as going straight before the crash. Police list the rider as injured and ejected.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Parked SUVs Roll, Hit Pedestrian on 247th▸Aug 7 - Two parked SUVs rolled free on 247th Street and struck a 40-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and driverless/runaway vehicles.
According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on 247th Street in Queens when they became driverless and rolled, striking a 40-year-old man who was walking outside the intersection. The man sustained a fractured leg and a dislocation; the report lists the injury location as knee–lower leg–foot. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as contributing factors. Vehicle records show both SUVs were parked with no occupants at the time. One SUV had right rear bumper damage; the other showed no damage.
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
5
Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
11
Driver of SUV Hits 12-Year-Old E-Biker▸Aug 11 - A driver of an SUV hit a 12-year-old riding an e-bike at 195 Street and 56 Avenue in Queens. The boy was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver.
An adult female driver of an SUV traveling east on 56 Avenue struck a 12-year-old male riding an e-bike southbound on 195 Street. The boy was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body; police logged contusion/bruise complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The SUV's center front is listed as the point of impact and damage. The e-bike operator is recorded as unlicensed. Both vehicles are listed as going straight before the crash. Police list the rider as injured and ejected.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Parked SUVs Roll, Hit Pedestrian on 247th▸Aug 7 - Two parked SUVs rolled free on 247th Street and struck a 40-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and driverless/runaway vehicles.
According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on 247th Street in Queens when they became driverless and rolled, striking a 40-year-old man who was walking outside the intersection. The man sustained a fractured leg and a dislocation; the report lists the injury location as knee–lower leg–foot. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as contributing factors. Vehicle records show both SUVs were parked with no occupants at the time. One SUV had right rear bumper damage; the other showed no damage.
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
5
Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
11
Driver of SUV Hits 12-Year-Old E-Biker▸Aug 11 - A driver of an SUV hit a 12-year-old riding an e-bike at 195 Street and 56 Avenue in Queens. The boy was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver.
An adult female driver of an SUV traveling east on 56 Avenue struck a 12-year-old male riding an e-bike southbound on 195 Street. The boy was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body; police logged contusion/bruise complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The SUV's center front is listed as the point of impact and damage. The e-bike operator is recorded as unlicensed. Both vehicles are listed as going straight before the crash. Police list the rider as injured and ejected.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Parked SUVs Roll, Hit Pedestrian on 247th▸Aug 7 - Two parked SUVs rolled free on 247th Street and struck a 40-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and driverless/runaway vehicles.
According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on 247th Street in Queens when they became driverless and rolled, striking a 40-year-old man who was walking outside the intersection. The man sustained a fractured leg and a dislocation; the report lists the injury location as knee–lower leg–foot. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as contributing factors. Vehicle records show both SUVs were parked with no occupants at the time. One SUV had right rear bumper damage; the other showed no damage.
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
5
Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
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Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
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Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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Driver of SUV Hits 12-Year-Old E-Biker▸Aug 11 - A driver of an SUV hit a 12-year-old riding an e-bike at 195 Street and 56 Avenue in Queens. The boy was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver.
An adult female driver of an SUV traveling east on 56 Avenue struck a 12-year-old male riding an e-bike southbound on 195 Street. The boy was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body; police logged contusion/bruise complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The SUV's center front is listed as the point of impact and damage. The e-bike operator is recorded as unlicensed. Both vehicles are listed as going straight before the crash. Police list the rider as injured and ejected.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Parked SUVs Roll, Hit Pedestrian on 247th▸Aug 7 - Two parked SUVs rolled free on 247th Street and struck a 40-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and driverless/runaway vehicles.
According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on 247th Street in Queens when they became driverless and rolled, striking a 40-year-old man who was walking outside the intersection. The man sustained a fractured leg and a dislocation; the report lists the injury location as knee–lower leg–foot. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as contributing factors. Vehicle records show both SUVs were parked with no occupants at the time. One SUV had right rear bumper damage; the other showed no damage.
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Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
5
Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 11 - A driver of an SUV hit a 12-year-old riding an e-bike at 195 Street and 56 Avenue in Queens. The boy was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver.
An adult female driver of an SUV traveling east on 56 Avenue struck a 12-year-old male riding an e-bike southbound on 195 Street. The boy was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body; police logged contusion/bruise complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The SUV's center front is listed as the point of impact and damage. The e-bike operator is recorded as unlicensed. Both vehicles are listed as going straight before the crash. Police list the rider as injured and ejected.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Parked SUVs Roll, Hit Pedestrian on 247th▸Aug 7 - Two parked SUVs rolled free on 247th Street and struck a 40-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and driverless/runaway vehicles.
According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on 247th Street in Queens when they became driverless and rolled, striking a 40-year-old man who was walking outside the intersection. The man sustained a fractured leg and a dislocation; the report lists the injury location as knee–lower leg–foot. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as contributing factors. Vehicle records show both SUVs were parked with no occupants at the time. One SUV had right rear bumper damage; the other showed no damage.
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
5
Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
- Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Parked SUVs Roll, Hit Pedestrian on 247th▸Aug 7 - Two parked SUVs rolled free on 247th Street and struck a 40-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and driverless/runaway vehicles.
According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on 247th Street in Queens when they became driverless and rolled, striking a 40-year-old man who was walking outside the intersection. The man sustained a fractured leg and a dislocation; the report lists the injury location as knee–lower leg–foot. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as contributing factors. Vehicle records show both SUVs were parked with no occupants at the time. One SUV had right rear bumper damage; the other showed no damage.
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
5
Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
- Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Parked SUVs Roll, Hit Pedestrian on 247th▸Aug 7 - Two parked SUVs rolled free on 247th Street and struck a 40-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and driverless/runaway vehicles.
According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on 247th Street in Queens when they became driverless and rolled, striking a 40-year-old man who was walking outside the intersection. The man sustained a fractured leg and a dislocation; the report lists the injury location as knee–lower leg–foot. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as contributing factors. Vehicle records show both SUVs were parked with no occupants at the time. One SUV had right rear bumper damage; the other showed no damage.
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
5
Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
- Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
7
Parked SUVs Roll, Hit Pedestrian on 247th▸Aug 7 - Two parked SUVs rolled free on 247th Street and struck a 40-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and driverless/runaway vehicles.
According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on 247th Street in Queens when they became driverless and rolled, striking a 40-year-old man who was walking outside the intersection. The man sustained a fractured leg and a dislocation; the report lists the injury location as knee–lower leg–foot. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as contributing factors. Vehicle records show both SUVs were parked with no occupants at the time. One SUV had right rear bumper damage; the other showed no damage.
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
5
Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
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Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
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Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 7 - Two parked SUVs rolled free on 247th Street and struck a 40-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and driverless/runaway vehicles.
According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on 247th Street in Queens when they became driverless and rolled, striking a 40-year-old man who was walking outside the intersection. The man sustained a fractured leg and a dislocation; the report lists the injury location as knee–lower leg–foot. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as contributing factors. Vehicle records show both SUVs were parked with no occupants at the time. One SUV had right rear bumper damage; the other showed no damage.
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Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
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Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
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Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
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Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
- NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
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Driver Slams Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 5 - Pre-dawn on Cross Island Parkway. A driver smashed the sedan’s nose. Three young passengers hurt—head, neck, blood. The driver scraped an arm. Police cite Other Vehicular and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
A northbound driver on Cross Island Parkway in Queens crashed. Three passengers were hurt: men 19, 22, and 24. Head wounds. Neck pain. Minor bleeding. The 30-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, “Other Vehicular” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle” were contributing factors. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The vehicle was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors beyond those factors.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
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Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
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Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
30
Elderly Driver Hurt in Queens Sedans Crash▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan collided with another sedan at 46 Ave and 192 St in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered a bruised lower leg. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
The driver of an eastbound sedan collided with a northbound sedan at 46 Avenue and 192 Street in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one of the cars was injured, sustaining a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The front ends of both vehicles were damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report. Both named contributing factors are driver errors listed in the police data.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
25
Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
20
Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
- Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29
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Driver Slams Parked SUVs; Alcohol Involved▸Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jul 25 - On 252nd Street at 63rd Avenue in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit two parked SUVs. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 42-year-old woman suffered a facial bruise. Three occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
A woman driving a 2014 Chevy SUV east on 252nd Street near 63rd Avenue in Queens went straight and hit two parked SUVs. The driver, 42, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious. Three other occupants, ages 42, 55, and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police noted front-end damage to the Chevy and damage to the parked vehicles.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Two Parked Cars▸Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jul 20 - A driver in a sedan hit two parked cars on Douglaston Parkway in Queens. Four people were hurt, including a 78‑year‑old woman with a neck contusion. Police listed a physical disability as a contributing factor.
A sedan traveling south on Douglaston Parkway struck two parked sedans. Four occupants were injured, including a 78‑year‑old woman who suffered a neck contusion. According to the police report, "Physical Disability" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded no other driver errors. The driver of the 2024 Hyundai was going straight ahead when her car struck the parked vehicles. The moving Hyundai’s center front end was crushed. The parked Ford (2004) and Jaguar (2009) sustained center‑back‑end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.