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 24
▸ Crush Injuries 14
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 11
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 80
▸ Contusion/Bruise 105
▸ Abrasion 88
▸ Pain/Nausea 37
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 CD 32
- Vehicle (KWC3226) – 95 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Infiniti Sedan (MRC2094) – 67 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Tesla Sedan (39DTPQ) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 White BMW Suburban (LKN7336) – 56 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 Gray Infiniti Sedan (LEY5124) – 54 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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District 32’s deadly roads: Belt, Woodhaven, Cross Bay
District 32: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Speed and steel run this district. People on foot and bike take the hit. In three years, District 32 logged 24 deaths and 3,095 injuries in 4,731 crashes. Pedestrians paid most: 13 killed, 379 hurt. Cyclists weren’t spared: 1 killed, 178 hurt. The numbers come from city data and cover 2022 through August 25, 2025 (NYC Open Data).
The worst corridors are known. Belt Parkway took four lives. Woodhaven Boulevard took four. Cross Bay Boulevard took two. Jackie Robinson Parkway topped the list for injuries and deaths with three. Nights cut deeper. Crashes piled up from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., with deadly hits at 20:00, 21:00, and 23:00 hours, and heavy injuries through midnight (NYC Open Data). Unsafe speed shows up again and again in fatal files on these roads (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4769296).
Wrong-way. Hit-and-run. Bodies ejected on the parkway. The clips are blunt. A Queens driver went wrong-way on the Clearview in 2023 and smashed into five cars. A jury convicted him. He told police he felt “liberated” after entering the highway to hurt people. The DA said he “terrorized other drivers.” He got eight years (amNY). A 52‑year‑old man crossing near JFK at 155th and South Conduit was hit and left to die at 2:30 a.m. “The operator of the vehicle fled the scene,” police said. No arrests (ABC7; Gothamist; NY Daily News). Two men ordering food in Queens were also struck and killed by a speeding car; the driver died too (CBS New York).
Belt and Woodhaven keep taking
On the Belt Parkway, fatal speed shows in the records. A 25‑year‑old driver died after a high‑speed lane change in November 2024. The file lists “Unsafe Speed.” Two late‑model cars, both eastbound, both demolished (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4769296). In July 2025, two more young people were killed and two injured in another Belt crash with speed in the notes (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4825307).
On Woodhaven Boulevard, a 23‑year‑old woman crossing at night was struck and killed. The motorcycle file lists “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Unsafe Speed” at the intersection by 83‑35 Woodhaven. She died there (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4808010). Districtwide, Woodhaven appears in the top tier for deaths and injuries (NYC Open Data).
Nights, lights, bodies
This district bleeds after dark. From 8 p.m. to midnight, injuries stack up. Deaths spike at 20:00 and 23:00. The city’s own tally shows a steady drumbeat through the night hours (NYC Open Data). The Queens South patrol area, which includes the JFK hit‑and‑run site, had 17 traffic deaths this year through August 10, up from 13 last year, police told reporters (Gothamist).
Heavy vehicles are not the main killers here. Cars and SUVs are. They account for most pedestrian deaths and injuries in the district data (NYC Open Data).
What leaders did—and didn’t
Some steps are small and slow. The Council voted to force faster removal of derelict cars, clearing sightlines and corners. District 32’s member voted yes (Legistar Int 0857‑2024). She also co‑sponsored a bill to make micromobility share operators show safety rules to riders (Legistar Int 1304‑2025).
But on bigger levers, the record is mixed. In 2022, the Council backed 24/7 speed cameras, but seven members voted no. District 32’s member opposed expanded cameras that day, even as violations mounted on city streets (NY Post; Streetsblog).
Fix the deadly places
Start where people die. Daylight corners and harden turns on Woodhaven Boulevard and Cross Bay Boulevard. Give leading walk time at major crossings. Slow the Belt Parkway and its service roads with speed management and targeted night enforcement. The data points to darkness; the response should, too. Focus on repeat hotspots and nighttime conditions—the known flags in this district (NYC Open Data).
Then use the tools that cut speed citywide. Lower the default speed limit across the city. Require speed limiters for repeat camera offenders. These measures are on the table now. Lawmakers and advocates have already framed the path: protect 24/7 cameras, slow every street, and force the worst drivers to obey or park it. The city has the power to drop speeds; Albany is weighing devices for repeat speeders (Streetsblog; Streetsblog).
The names in the files are gone. The roads remain. Slow them now.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
- Speeding Car Kills Pedestrians At Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-13
- NYC Council – Legistar, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
- NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras, nypost.com, Published 2022-05-26
- Queens Pol Voted Against Speed Cameras — And Has 27 Speeding Tickets!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-09
- Council Members Want To Be Notified When City Repurposes ‘Their’ Parking, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-18
- NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
Fix the Problem
District 32
114-12 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 1, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
718-318-6411
250 Broadway, Suite 1550, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7382
Other Representatives
District 23
159-53 102nd St., Howard Beach, NY 11414
Room 839, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 10
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
District 32 Council District 32 sits in Queens, AD 23, SD 10.
It contains Glendale, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North), Ozone Park (North), Woodhaven, Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park, Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel, Forest Park, Jamaica Bay (East), Jacob Riis Park-Fort Tilden-Breezy Point Tip, Queens CB10, Queens CB9, Queens CB82, Queens CB14, Queens CB84.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 32
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Speeding sedan slams pickup on Cross Bay▸Aug 17 - Northbound on Cross Bay, a sedan smashed into a pickup’s rear. Metal tore. A rear passenger took a head hit. A driver bled from leg cuts. Police cite unsafe speed. Another night of speed on a wide Queens speedway.
Two northbound vehicles collided on Cross Bay Blvd at 165 Ave in Queens. The sedan hit the pickup’s right rear, demolishing the car. A 33-year-old male rear passenger suffered a head injury. A 27-year-old male driver sustained severe leg lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. No other contributing factors were listed for the drivers or passengers. The road’s wide, fast design leaves little margin when drivers barrel ahead. Here, speed turned a straight trip into trauma for people just riding along.
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Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th▸Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
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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
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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
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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
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Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 9 - The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan struck the rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 32-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries; her airbag deployed. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor.
The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan hit the center rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV while both traveled eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and complained of crush injuries; her air bag deployed. Three people occupied the SUV; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded the sedan's center front end striking the SUV's center back end. The report lists driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the recorded error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported.
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Ariola Backs Harmful Creedmoor Density Rollback▸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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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
2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
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Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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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.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
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SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 17 - Northbound on Cross Bay, a sedan smashed into a pickup’s rear. Metal tore. A rear passenger took a head hit. A driver bled from leg cuts. Police cite unsafe speed. Another night of speed on a wide Queens speedway.
Two northbound vehicles collided on Cross Bay Blvd at 165 Ave in Queens. The sedan hit the pickup’s right rear, demolishing the car. A 33-year-old male rear passenger suffered a head injury. A 27-year-old male driver sustained severe leg lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. No other contributing factors were listed for the drivers or passengers. The road’s wide, fast design leaves little margin when drivers barrel ahead. Here, speed turned a straight trip into trauma for people just riding along.
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Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th▸Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
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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
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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
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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
9
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 9 - The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan struck the rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 32-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries; her airbag deployed. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor.
The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan hit the center rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV while both traveled eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and complained of crush injuries; her air bag deployed. Three people occupied the SUV; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded the sedan's center front end striking the SUV's center back end. The report lists driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the recorded error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported.
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Ariola Backs Harmful Creedmoor Density Rollback▸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
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
2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
13
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
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
9
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 9 - The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan struck the rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 32-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries; her airbag deployed. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor.
The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan hit the center rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV while both traveled eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and complained of crush injuries; her air bag deployed. Three people occupied the SUV; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded the sedan's center front end striking the SUV's center back end. The report lists driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the recorded error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported.
7
Ariola Backs Harmful Creedmoor Density Rollback▸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
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
2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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
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.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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
9
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 9 - The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan struck the rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 32-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries; her airbag deployed. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor.
The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan hit the center rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV while both traveled eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and complained of crush injuries; her air bag deployed. Three people occupied the SUV; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded the sedan's center front end striking the SUV's center back end. The report lists driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the recorded error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported.
7
Ariola Backs Harmful Creedmoor Density Rollback▸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
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
2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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
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
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
9
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 9 - The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan struck the rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 32-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries; her airbag deployed. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor.
The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan hit the center rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV while both traveled eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and complained of crush injuries; her air bag deployed. Three people occupied the SUV; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded the sedan's center front end striking the SUV's center back end. The report lists driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the recorded error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported.
7
Ariola Backs Harmful Creedmoor Density Rollback▸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
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
2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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
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
9
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 9 - The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan struck the rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 32-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries; her airbag deployed. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor.
The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan hit the center rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV while both traveled eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and complained of crush injuries; her air bag deployed. Three people occupied the SUV; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded the sedan's center front end striking the SUV's center back end. The report lists driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the recorded error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported.
7
Ariola Backs Harmful Creedmoor Density Rollback▸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
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
2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 9 - The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan struck the rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 32-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries; her airbag deployed. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor.
The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan hit the center rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV while both traveled eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and complained of crush injuries; her air bag deployed. Three people occupied the SUV; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded the sedan's center front end striking the SUV's center back end. The report lists driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the recorded error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported.
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Ariola Backs Harmful Creedmoor Density Rollback▸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
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
2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
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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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
2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
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
2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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
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
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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
Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
12
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
- E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
- BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-07
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Deadly High-Speed Crash Ejects Passengers on Belt Parkway▸Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 5 - A sedan and two SUVs collided at unsafe speed on Belt Parkway. One passenger killed, several ejected and injured. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A violent crash on Belt Parkway involved a sedan and two SUVs. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One 22-year-old female passenger was ejected and killed. Multiple others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries ranging from internal trauma to fractures and pain. Several occupants were ejected from vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the cause. No other contributing factors are named. The toll: one dead, many hurt, all marked by the force of speed and steel.
4
SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Driver Injured▸Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive. One driver suffered back crush injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The road turned dangerous in a moment.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Beach Channel Drive at Jacob Riis Park Driveway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back crush injuries but remained conscious. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
- Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-04
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Ariola votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30