Apr 8 - A Chevy sedan struck a 17-year-old boy on Forest Ave. The car’s right front bumper hit the teen’s hip and leg. He was left bruised. The driver stayed at the scene, unhurt.

A Chevy sedan traveling north on Forest Ave near South Ave struck a 17-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit the boy’s hip and leg, leaving him bruised but conscious. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was not injured and remained at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 8 - Community Board 3 backed the Canal Street open street, but hours got slashed. Residents packed the meeting. Supporters spoke of safety, space, and life without cars. Detractors cited noise and mess. The board voted 13-1 to keep the street open.

""In response to listening to our community, we ve made meaningful changes to the program over this year."" -- Charles Fall

On April 8, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 3 voted 13-1 to continue the Canal Street open street program, despite a reduction in its operating hours and days. The matter, discussed in the Transportation, Public Safety, Sanitation & Environment Committee, drew strong turnout. The meeting's summary: 'A large number of Lower Manhattan residents turned out to support the Canal Street open street, but organizers reduced the program's operating times in response to complaints from some residents.' Chairperson Vincent Cirrito said, 'This is an open space for our residents, for our kids... where they don’t have to worry about vehicles and cars.' Council Member Chris Marte and some residents pushed for further cutbacks, while others defended the open street as vital for safety, accessibility, and local business. The board sided with vulnerable road users, keeping two blocks of Canal Street open to people, not cars.

• Supporters of Open Street Come Out in Droves to Fight Canal Street Cutback, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-08

Apr 6 - Two Hondas crash at Forest and Willow. Metal buckles. A 31-year-old woman grips her head, dazed. A 59-year-old sits silent. Distraction behind the wheel. Both wore belts. Streets stay dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Forest Ave and Willow Rd W. A 31-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. A 59-year-old woman was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. 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. Both drivers wore seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one woman injured and both cars damaged at the front.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 6 - A flatbed and a bus crashed on Castleton Ave. Seven people hurt. Neck, back, and leg injuries. Oversized vehicle blamed. Metal and glass. Pain and whiplash. Staten Island shakes.

A flatbed truck and a bus collided on Castleton Avenue at Grove Place, Staten Island. According to the police report, seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. Injuries ranged from neck and back pain to leg and shoulder trauma. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left several occupants with complaints of pain and whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 6 - A man crossing Post Ave with the signal was hit. He suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The driver’s actions remain unlisted in the police report.

A 38-year-old man was injured while crossing Post Ave at Port Richmond Ave on Staten Island. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a vehicle struck him. He sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle or driver. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 3 - Open Streets faces cuts. Federal funds are gone. Mayor Adams offers no city money. DOT warns of shrinking hours and scope. Council Member Krishnan blasts the move. Streets once safe for walkers and riders now risk return to cars. The future is uncertain.

On April 3, 2025, New York City’s Open Streets program entered crisis. The program, legislated by the City Council, lost its federal Covid funding. Mayor Adams has not allocated city funds. The Department of Transportation (DOT) says $5 million is needed to maintain current operations, but the Council’s preliminary budget omits this. DOT Chief of Staff Ryan Lynch told advocates the agency is lobbying for replacement funds. Council Member Shekar Krishnan criticized the mayor’s stance, saying, “It’s deeply misguided to cut funds from the open street program, especially at this moment.” The City Comptroller’s office also faulted the administration for poor planning. The funding gap has already led to reduced hours and fewer open streets. Council members are pushing for restoration, but the program’s future hangs in the balance.

• Open Street Program in Jeopardy As Mayor Adams Is Not Funding It, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-03

Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.

• File S 7085, Open States, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 31 - A 19-year-old pedestrian was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. Limited view and slippery pavement contributed to the crash, causing upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Forest Ave, crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 9:45 PM when a sedan traveling north was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and remained conscious. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired ability to see the pedestrian. Additionally, the pavement was slippery, further complicating the situation. The driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Honda sedan. The collision highlights the dangers posed by limited driver visibility and adverse road conditions during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 31 - A sedan traveling north on Richmond Ave struck its front passenger, an 84-year-old man, causing a head injury and contusion. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with airbag deployment. The crash involved other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling north on Richmond Ave collided with its front passenger, an 84-year-old male occupant. The passenger sustained a head injury and contusion, with an injury severity rated at level 3. He was conscious at the scene and protected by a lap belt and airbag deployment. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing center front end damage. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors twice, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks inside the vehicle linked to driver or vehicular errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 31 - A Ford sedan struck an 8-year-old boy playing in the road on Hendricks Avenue, Staten Island. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. He was left in shock after the impact.

According to the police report, at 20:26 on Hendricks Avenue in Staten Island, a westbound Ford sedan struck an 8-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway, outside an intersection. The vehicle hit the child with its center front end, causing abrasions and significant injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The boy was reported to be in shock after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 31 - Sedan cut left across Forest Avenue. Motorcycle struck head-on. Rider’s arm shattered. Driver’s inexperience and bad turn caused the crash. No helmet or rider error listed.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Forest Avenue in Staten Island struck a westbound motorcycle at 19:37. The motorcycle rider, a 33-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the motorcycle’s center front end. No actions by the motorcycle rider contributed to the crash. No helmet use or signal issues were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 31 - A westbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a tow truck making a right turn. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 on N Gannon Ave involving a 2021 SUV traveling westbound and a 2021 tow truck making a right turn. The SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of the tow truck with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old licensed female from New Jersey, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The tow truck driver was a licensed male from New York. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the SUV's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 30 - Two sedans collided head-on on Clove Road at night. Both drivers, aged 57 and 52, suffered bruises and injuries to the chest and lower limbs. Police cited driver inexperience as the sole contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Clove Road involving two sedans traveling east and south. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the collision. The 57-year-old male driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 52-year-old female driver suffered a chest contusion. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The vehicles impacted at the left front bumper and center front end, indicating a direct collision. No other factors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 29 - A 14-year-old boy on a bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him at Victory Blvd. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 near 2055 Victory Blvd involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling south and impacted the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the center front end of the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and inexperience, as the primary causes of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 28 - A 45-year-old man suffered a serious head injury after being hit while crossing Forest Avenue without a signal. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at unsignalized crossings and the critical impact of driver actions in the crash.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:15 while crossing Forest Avenue at a location without a crossing signal. The pedestrian was struck outside an intersection and sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants other than the driver. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions. No explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were recorded in the data, but the absence of a crossing signal and the serious injury sustained underscore systemic dangers for pedestrians crossing at unsignalized locations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 28 - A Chevy SUV veered too close on Davis Ave, smashing three parked cars. Metal shrieked. A 32-year-old man, belted in, struck his head and bled. He stayed conscious, sprawled on the pavement as sirens wailed through Staten Island.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling south on Davis Ave near Delafield Ave 'clipped too close,' striking three parked vehicles. The report states that the crash resulted in 'metal screamed' and left a 32-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with severe head lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel was damaged, and the impact involved the left side doors. No evidence in the report suggests any error or action by the parked vehicles or their occupants. The crash underscores the danger posed by improper passing and lane usage on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 26 - Two SUVs collided on Bay Street in Staten Island. The crash injured a 23-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing contusions to her lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:25 on Bay Street, Staten Island, involving two SUVs traveling south. One driver was going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. A 23-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, with airbag deployment noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 26 - Two vehicles collided on Morningstar Rd at 8:15 AM. Both drivers were distracted, leading to a crash that injured a 27-year-old female sedan driver. The impact damaged the front sections of both vehicles, highlighting driver inattention as the key factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningstar Rd involving a 2024 sedan and a 2022 SUV. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the vehicles collided. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old female, suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV, driven by a male, sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan was damaged on the left front quarter panel. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction, with no contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 26 - DOT scraps waterfront promise. Bronx greenway will run on streets, not riverside. Seven miles of protected bike lanes, road diets. Advocates praise progress, mourn lost oasis. Cars still close. Bronx stays cut off from river. Public input ongoing.

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Transportation unveiled its plan for the Bronx portion of the Harlem River Greenway. The plan, not a council bill but a DOT action, covers a seven-mile route along Bailey Avenue, Sedgwick Avenue, Depot Place, Exterior Street, E. 135th Street, Lincoln Avenue, and Bruckner Boulevard. The DOT cited access issues with state and private landowners, abandoning Mayor Adams’s earlier promise of a true waterfront path. The official summary states: 'protected bike lanes on streets near the waterfront, rather than a true waterfront greenway.' Advocates like Chauncy Young and Laura Solis welcomed protected lanes but lamented the loss of a car-free riverside route. Mayor Adams claimed the project would help undo highway devastation in the Bronx. Still, the plan leaves vulnerable road users exposed to traffic, not shielded by water’s edge. Public workshops are ongoing.

• Off the Waterfront: Bronx Part of ‘Harlem River Greenway’ Will Be Bike Lanes on Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-26

Mar 25 - Andrea Stewart-Cousins joined Hochul and Heastie to demand more federal cash for the MTA. They say New York carries the nation’s riders but gets shortchanged. Without funds, transit projects stall. Riders—millions—hang in the balance. The plea is blunt. The stakes are high.

On March 25, 2025, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, with Governor Kathy Hochul and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, sent a letter to President Trump and federal officials. They called for increased federal funding for the MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan, citing that New York’s transit system carries 43% of U.S. riders but receives only 17% of federal formula funds. The letter urges, 'Mass transit must be federally funded at a level commensurate to its importance.' Stewart-Cousins, mentioned as a key signatory, previously rejected the capital plan due to a $35 billion shortfall. The group asks for $14 billion in federal support, up from $13 billion in the last plan. The MTA warns that without this funding, critical infrastructure—power, signaling, accessibility—remains at risk. The request is urgent. The city’s transit future depends on it.

• Hochul pens letter Trump asking for more federal funding for the MTA amid ongoing congestion pricing lawsuit, amny.com, Published 2025-03-25