Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.

Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.

• File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.

Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.

• File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.

Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.

• File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.

Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.

• File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Res 1024 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for illegal parking. Enforcement clears bike lanes, crosswalks and corners. It restores space and visibility for people walking and biking.

Res 1024-2025 (file: Res 1024-2025) is a Council sponsorship resolution referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and entered August 14, 2025. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored the resolution. A.5440, sponsored in the State Assembly by Steven Raga, would authorize a six-year DOT camera pilot and shift fines to vehicle owners. City analysts say automated owner-liability enforcement will discourage illegal parking that blocks bike lanes, crosswalks, and corners, improving visibility and space for people walking and biking and aiding transit reliability.

• File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Council resolution urges Albany to pass A.5440, holding vehicle owners liable when operators run traffic signals. It targets red-light running to protect pedestrians and cyclists and relies on owner-based enforcement to boost compliance and safer crossings.

File Res 1024-2025. Status: resolution filed August 14, 2025 and routed to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter text reads: "Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Lincoln Restler is listed as a co-sponsor. City Council action events occurred on 2025-08-14 (City Council items at 13:25 and 13:45) with no recorded vote outcome in the record. Safety analysts say owner liability targets driver behavior, reduces red‑light running, and lowers crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists by enabling automated, owner-based enforcement.

• File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.

Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 1358-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.

On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.

• ‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.

• Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.

A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 11 - A BMW tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk before dawn. Two pedestrians, Kex Un Chen and Faqui Lin, died on impact. Their bodies thrown to the sidewalk. The driver fled. Police arrested him hours later.

CBS New York (2025-07-11) reports two pedestrians, Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqui Lin, 59, were killed at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park. Surveillance video shows a BMW speeding through the crosswalk while the victims had the right of way. The driver, Juventino Anastasio Florentino, 23, was arrested and faces charges including manslaughter, reckless driving, and leaving the scene. Councilmember Alexa Aviles called for 'serious investments in safety enhancements' on Third Avenue. Residents say crashes are common on this stretch, highlighting ongoing systemic danger.

• Two Killed In Sunset Park Crosswalk, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 9 - A judge let the city shift Bedford Ave’s bike lane. The fight pits safety for walkers against safety for cyclists. Cars, bikes, and people cross paths. Danger remains. The city moves ahead.

NY Daily News (2025-07-09) reports Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo lifted a restraining order, letting NYC move a protected bike lane on Bedford Ave, Brooklyn. The city cited pedestrian risk from fast bikes and e-bikes, showing videos of children struck while crossing. Opponents argued removing the protected lane exposes cyclists to cars and claimed the city gave poor notice. The article quotes a resident: 'irreparable harm would come to neighborhood residents if the lane were no longer protected by parked cars.' The ruling highlights ongoing tension between street design, driver behavior, and vulnerable road users.

• Judge Clears Bedford Ave Bike Lane Move, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 9 - A Brooklyn judge cleared the way for Mayor Adams to rip out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists lose shelter. The street grows harsher. Safety for the vulnerable falls away.

""The reckless decision to rip out the Bedford bike lane proves yet again that Eric Adams cares more about his political future than our collective safety."" -- Lincoln Restler

On July 9, 2025, Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo ruled on the removal of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The case, reported by Streetsblog NYC, allowed Mayor Eric Adams to erase three blocks of protected lane without public notice. The judge called the change a 'modification,' sidestepping city law on notification. Council Member Lincoln Restler and attorney Peter Beadle condemned the move. DOT data showed the protected lane cut crashes and injuries. The ruling strips away safe space for cyclists and pedestrians. As the safety analyst notes, removing a bike lane increases risk for all vulnerable road users by putting cars first.

• Brooklyn Judge Lets Eric Adams Rip Up Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.

A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 3 - A 55-year-old motorcyclist died on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He was ejected. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left one dead, no others hurt.

A 55-year-old man driving a motorcycle west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was killed after being ejected from his bike. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider was unlicensed and wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcyclist dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

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

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

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

Jun 29 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.

A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jun 29 - An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.

• SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street, New York Post, Published 2025-06-29