Night on the Cross Island. Another life gone.

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

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

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

Jun 30 - A van turned left at rush hour. The scooter rider flew from his device. He died at the hospital. The street stayed open. The investigation continues.

According to amny (2025-06-30), Shaun Lagredelle, 39, was riding a stand-up scooter west on 116th Avenue when a Ford Transit van, driven by a 43-year-old woman, turned left onto Nashville Boulevard and struck him. Police said, "As the van attempted to turn left onto Nashville Boulevard, it collided with the scooter, immediately propelling Lagredelle off the device." Lagredelle suffered fatal injuries. No arrests have been made. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. The crash highlights ongoing risks at intersections for scooter riders.

• Scooter Rider Killed In Queens Collision, amny, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 27 - SUV struck parked car in Queens. One man injured, another and infant involved. Police cite alcohol. Metal twisted. Night air thick with danger.

A crash on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens left one man injured and involved an infant. According to the police report, an SUV traveling east struck a parked SUV. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The driver of the moving vehicle was described as incoherent and suffered injuries. Two other occupants, including a baby, were listed as involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report does not mention any errors by the victims. Alcohol was the only driver error cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 27 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. A two-year-old and two adults suffered injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, pain. The road did not forgive.

Two sedans crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A two-year-old rear passenger and two adults, including a driver and a front passenger, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The child suffered whiplash, while adults reported neck and upper arm pain. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred, with one car striking the other from behind. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 26 - A truck and sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. An 18-year-old driver was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal, glass, and error met at speed.

A tractor truck and a sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. An 18-year-old male driver was ejected and suffered arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The sedan was changing lanes, the truck was going straight. One driver was injured, others had unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 26 - Sedan hit moped on Horace Harding Expressway. One moped rider injured. Police cite unsafe speed and lane change. Metal and bodies collided. Streets stayed dangerous.

A sedan and a moped collided on Horace Harding Expressway at 253rd Street in Queens. One moped driver, age 51, suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The sedan was going straight; the moped was changing lanes. Multiple people were involved, including passengers and registrants, but only the moped driver was reported injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Northern Blvd. One driver suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver distraction for both cars. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard and Cross Island Parkway in Queens. One driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his leg. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the ongoing risk of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 24 - Two cars crashed on Francis Lewis Blvd. Three men hurt. Drivers failed to obey traffic control. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, an SUV and a sedan, collided at Francis Lewis Blvd and 45 Dr in Queens. Three men were injured: a 55-year-old driver with a fractured arm, a 70-year-old front passenger with chest pain, and an 83-year-old driver with chest pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The data lists no other contributing factors before driver error. The report does not mention pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 24 - A pickup tore through Astoria. It struck Amanda Servedio, a cyclist with the right of way. She flew from her bike. The driver fled. Police found the truck later. Servedio died at Elmhurst Hospital. The city lost another rider.

Gothamist reported on June 24, 2025, that Bekim Fiseku was indicted for murder and manslaughter after fatally striking cyclist Amanda Servedio in Astoria. Prosecutors say Fiseku, fleeing police after an attempted burglary, sped through red lights and bike lanes, ultimately hitting Servedio at 37th Street and 34th Avenue. Surveillance captured the chase. The indictment states, 'The defendant allegedly led police on a 10-minute chase through the crowded streets.' Servedio, 36, was returning from a cycling event and had the right of way. Fiseku abandoned his truck and evaded arrest until February. The case highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless drivers and high-speed police pursuits on city streets.

• Cyclist Killed In Astoria Police Chase, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-24

Jun 23 - SUV struck a 65-year-old man outside the roadway. Driver distracted. Pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his leg and foot. Blood on the curb. System failed to protect the walker.

A Mercedes SUV hit a 65-year-old pedestrian near 214-26 41 Ave in Queens. The man was not in the roadway. He suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV’s front end struck the pedestrian. No other errors were listed. The driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash exposes the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

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

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

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

Jun 20 - Box truck struck sedan’s rear on Clearview Expressway. Two men injured. Metal, glass, pain. No clear cause named. Queens traffic moves on.

A box truck hit the back of a sedan on the Clearview Expressway near 26 Avenue in Queens. Two men, both drivers, suffered injuries—one to the head, one to the back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or specific causes were identified in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two injured and others shaken, but the reasons remain unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 20 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver hurt. Police cite unsafe lane changing. Metal crumpled. Sirens cut the night. Another wound in Queens traffic.

Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. One driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe lane changing and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Four others, including drivers and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left both cars damaged at the front bumpers. Unsafe lane changing was the main driver error cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 19 - Two sedans crashed at 204th Street and 35th Avenue. One driver suffered chest injuries. A one-year-old and several others were shaken. Police cite driver inattention. Metal bent. Lives jarred. The street bore the brunt of distraction.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of 204th Street and 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. One driver, a 65-year-old man, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. A one-year-old passenger and several other occupants were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The police report states, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers and drivers at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 18 - A black SUV struck a man on 101st Avenue. The driver fled. The man lay unresponsive. Sirens cut the night. Medics rushed him to Jamaica Hospital. Police searched for answers. The street stayed silent. The danger did not.

ABC7 reported on June 18, 2025, that a man in his 50s was critically injured in a hit-and-run at 101st Avenue and 116th Street in Ozone Park, Queens. The article states, 'Police say the victim was struck by a black SUV traveling eastbound on 101st Avenue that kept going.' Officers found the man unresponsive; he was taken to Jamaica Hospital in critical condition. The driver failed to remain at the scene, a violation of New York law. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing crash sites in New York City.

• Hit-and-Run Leaves Pedestrian Critical in Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-06-18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jun 15 - A distracted SUV driver struck a woman crossing 202 Street at 26 Avenue. The impact hit her chest. She suffered a concussion. The driver and a child passenger were unhurt. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

A 32-year-old woman was injured when an SUV hit her as she crossed 202 Street at 26 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The woman suffered a chest injury and concussion but remained conscious. The SUV’s driver, a 55-year-old man, and a child passenger were not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jun 14 - Two cars crashed at 203 Street and 48 Avenue. A man, 57, suffered neck whiplash. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. Another injury in Queens. The system failed again.

A sedan and an SUV collided at the intersection of 203 Street and 48 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they crashed. One driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with neck whiplash. The other driver, a 40-year-old woman, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by those injured. The crash highlights the ongoing danger on city streets when drivers lack experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03