No More Names on the List: End the Killing on Atlantic Avenue Now

A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Fulton Street. The rider flew off the bike, bleeding from the arm. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, never moved. Her view was blocked. When they opened the door, she was gone.

A cyclist collided with the side of a parked SUV near 926 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 37-year-old cyclist injured, bleeding from the arm. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, was sitting behind the wheel with her view obstructed. She did not move during the crash and was later found unresponsive. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger when visibility is blocked and large vehicles line city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound Audi SUV struck a 13-year-old boy on Clinton Avenue. The boy was not in a crosswalk. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street went quiet. Morning light fell on brick and asphalt.

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a northbound Audi SUV near 537 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was not at a crosswalk when the SUV struck him with its front end, crushing his leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the street silent in the morning light.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Council filed a bill to study truck route compliance and GPS mapping. The measure called for tracking trucks off-route, web-based maps, and new street designs. Avilés led, with Gutiérrez and others co-sponsoring. The session ended before action. Streets stay dangerous.

Int 0721-2022 was introduced to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 29, 2022. The bill required the Department of Transportation to study truck drivers’ compliance with city truck routes and to assess integrating truck maps with GPS technology. The matter’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a truck route GPS study.' Alexa Avilés sponsored the bill, joined by Gutiérrez, Hanif, Restler, Brooks-Powers, Hudson, Krishnan, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill called for measures like converting two-way streets to one-way, posting truck route signs, and outreach to the trucking industry. The study’s results were to be posted online and sent to the council by January 1, 2023. The bill was filed at session’s end, with no further action. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0721-2022, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2022-09-29

A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.

A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Council filed a bill to create a parking permit enforcement unit in DOT. The unit would target misuse of city-issued permits. The measure died at session’s end. Streets stay clogged. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.

Int 0662-2022 was introduced to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 14, 2022. The bill sought to amend city law by establishing a parking permit enforcement unit within the Department of Transportation. Its summary reads: 'This bill would require the Department of Transportation to create a parking permit enforcement unit that would be dedicated to the enforcement of laws and rules relating to misuse of city-issued parking permits.' The primary sponsor was Kristin Richardson Jordan, joined by Amanda Farías, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Julie Won, Rita C. Joseph, Crystal Hudson, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. The bill was filed at the end of session on December 31, 2023, with no further action. No safety analyst assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The city’s permit abuse problem remains unaddressed.

• File Int 0662-2022, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2022-09-14

A sedan sped west on Eastern Parkway. The driver ran the light at Utica Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The car hit him head-on. His skull split. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious. The sedan rolled away, untouched.

A 60-year-old man was crossing Eastern Parkway at Utica Avenue with the signal when a westbound sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed with the light. A westbound sedan ran it. Struck him head-on.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was left semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no visible damage and continued on. The man was injured while following the signal. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and speed through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

DOT ran a six-month bike parking demo. Riders used it. Community cheered. Council Member Crystal Hudson called for permanent, secure bike parking. DOT stalled. Advocates pressed for more. The city waits. Riders wait. Cars still rule the curb.

On August 5, 2022, the New York City Council and Department of Transportation (DOT) faced off over secure bike parking. The matter, titled 'After Successful Bike Parking Demo, DOT is Rightfully Being Asked, What Now?', centers on DOT's reluctance to expand secure bike parking after a successful six-month Oonee pilot. Council Member Crystal Hudson voiced strong support: 'This is a proven product that people need and people want.' Community leaders and advocates echoed her call, urging DOT to act. Despite high satisfaction and equity benefits, DOT has not announced a permanent program. The Transportation Committee and local business groups back expansion. The city’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed. The curb remains hostile to cyclists.

• After Successful Bike Parking Demo, DOT is Rightfully Being Asked, ‘What Now?’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-05

Council Member Hudson and advocates press DOT for permanent secure bike parking after a successful pilot. Riders want safety. DOT stalls. The city’s streets remain hostile to cyclists. The call is clear: act now, protect the vulnerable.

On August 5, 2022, Council Member Crystal Hudson and advocates called on the Department of Transportation to expand secure bike parking after a successful Oonee pilot. The matter, titled 'After Successful Bike Parking Demo, DOT is Rightfully Being Asked, What Now?', highlights strong community demand. Hudson praised the pilot, saying, 'this is a proven product that people need and people want.' Business groups and residents echoed support. DOT has not committed to a permanent program, despite high satisfaction and usage among lower-income riders. The council and advocates urge DOT to convert car parking to bike parking, citing equity and safety. The matter remains unresolved, with DOT only promising to review data.

• After Successful Bike Parking Demo, DOT is Rightfully Being Asked, ‘What Now?’, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-08-05

A woman rode west on Eastern Parkway. She crashed her bike. Alcohol was involved. Her helmet could not save her. Blood pooled on the street. The night was silent. No car. No other vehicle. Just the impact and aftermath.

A 33-year-old woman riding her bike west on Eastern Parkway suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet, but it did not prevent a serious injury. There was no car, no other vehicle, only the cyclist and the pavement. The report states she was incoherent and bleeding heavily from the head. The crash happened in the dark, with no witnesses or other parties involved. The data lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. Helmet use is noted, but the injury was severe despite it.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge SUV hit a man in the crosswalk near midnight. The impact was head-on. Blood pooled. The man could not speak. The driver fled. The street stood silent, holding the aftermath.

A 45-year-old man was struck by a Dodge SUV while crossing at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn just before midnight. According to the police report, 'The Dodge SUV struck him head-on. His head bled. He could not speak. The driver did not stop.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The SUV’s center front end took the impact. The driver left without rendering aid. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both driver and pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep hit a woman crossing Troy Avenue with the signal. The SUV’s front end smashed her face. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield. The city’s danger showed itself again at dawn.

A 29-year-old woman was crossing Troy Avenue at 5 a.m. with the signal when a Jeep SUV struck her. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end hit her face, causing severe lacerations. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the crash occurred. The data does not mention any helmet or signaling issues for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to people on foot when drivers ignore the rules meant to protect them.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan door swung open on Flatbush. The e-bike rider slammed into steel. Her helmet stayed on. Her leg split open. Blood ran on the street. She stayed conscious. The city kept moving.

A 31-year-old woman riding an e-bike southbound on Flatbush Avenue collided with the left-side door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, 'A sedan door swung open. Metal met flesh. Her helmet held. Her leg split. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed awake.' The crash left her with severe lacerations to her lower leg and foot. No driver errors were listed in the data. The report notes she wore a helmet, which remained on during the impact. The street did not stop for her pain. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed Carroll Street against the light. An e-bike hit him. His head split open. Blood ran. He stayed awake. The rider did not stop. The bike rolled on. The man did not.

A 32-year-old man was struck by an e-bike while crossing Carroll Street. According to the police report, the man stepped into the street against the signal. The e-bike, operated by a 39-year-old woman, hit him. The man suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider did not stop after the crash. No other driver errors or equipment issues were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Council members push to ban non-essential helicopter flights from city-owned helipads. The bill targets tourist and luxury flights, sparing only essential services. Noise, pollution, and safety risks drive the move. The city’s airspace faces a reckoning.

On June 27, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler and colleagues introduced a bill to ban all non-essential helicopter flights from the Wall Street and East 34th Street city-owned helipads. The legislation, discussed in the City Council, exempts NYPD, news, and hospital helicopters. The bill’s matter title: 'Stop the Chop.' Council Members Amanda Farias, Gale Brewer, Shahana Hanif, Alexa Avilés, Crystal Hudson, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Christopher Marte, and Carlina Rivera joined as sponsors. Hanif stated, 'Our airspace is not for sale to the highest bidder and should only be available to essential needs of our city.' The bill responds to mounting complaints—nearly 60,000 since 2010—over helicopter noise and pollution. The proposal aims to cut thousands of flights, reduce greenhouse gases, and restore peace to city parks and neighborhoods.

• OPINION: Here’s How the Council Will ‘Stop the Chop’ in New York, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-27

A motorcycle hit a young woman head-on on Fulton Street. She bled from the skull. The rider did not stop. Sirens rose as she lay still. Both the pedestrian and the rider were injured. The street held the aftermath.

A 19-year-old woman was struck by a motorcycle while crossing Fulton Street near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 19-year-old woman stepped into the street against the light. A motorcycle hit her head-on. She bled from the skull. The rider did not stop.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the asphalt. The 49-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left both the pedestrian and the rider injured, with emergency response arriving as the scene unfolded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep door swung open on Fulton. A cyclist struck it. His leg split. Blood on the street. The driver did not look. The cyclist wore a helmet. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

A 27-year-old cyclist suffered severe leg lacerations after crashing into the door of a parked Jeep SUV on Fulton Street near Irving Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A Jeep door flung open. A 27-year-old cyclist crashed into it. His leg split wide.' The cyclist was conscious and wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver failed to check for oncoming cyclists before opening the door. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by inattentive drivers and the unforgiving nature of city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

NYPD and Parks officers stopped e-bike riders in Prospect Park. Parents, workers, and people with disabilities faced threats and exclusion. Council Members Hanif, Joseph, and Hudson demand change. The ban blocks safe routes, targets the vulnerable, and deepens inequality.

This policy debate, highlighted in a June 3, 2022 Streetsblog NYC opinion, centers on the Parks Department's ban on e-assist bikes in Prospect Park. Council Members Shahana Hanif, Rita Joseph, and Crystal Hudson, whose districts border or include the park, call for a new policy to allow e-assist bikes. The article states, 'This policy is discriminatory and ableist, and harmful to climate goals.' Hanif notes e-bikes enabled her to ride after hip surgery. The ban forces riders onto dangerous streets, blocks access for families and people with limited mobility, and invites selective NYPD enforcement. The council members urge Mayor Adams to lift the ban, arguing it closes the park to those who need safe, accessible routes most.

• OPINION: Reversing the Parks Dept. Ban on E-Bikes is a Matter of Equity, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-03

Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilians can report violators. Each offense draws a $175 fine. The city pays whistleblowers a cut. The bill stalled. Streets stay dangerous.

Int 0501-2022 was introduced to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 2, 2022. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints to the department of transportation for hazardous obstruction violations,' aimed to create a new civil penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 1,320 feet of a school. The penalty: $175 per violation, enforced through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. Civilians, except city employees, could file complaints and receive 25% of collected fines. The Department of Transportation would support this with a phased-in reporting program and annual public reports. Council Member Carlina Rivera led as primary sponsor, joined by over two dozen co-sponsors. The bill was filed at the end of session on December 31, 2023, and did not become law. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0501-2022, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2022-06-02

Council pushed a bill to force early walk signals at crossings near hospitals, schools, libraries, and senior centers. Four hundred intersections per year. The bill died in committee. No law. No change. Streets stay dangerous for the city’s most vulnerable.

Int 0479-2022 was introduced on June 2, 2022, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill aimed to require leading pedestrian interval signals at intersections next to hospitals, libraries, schools, and senior centers. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring leading pedestrian interval signals at intersections adjacent to hospitals, libraries, schools, and senior centers.' Council Member Lynn C. Schulman sponsored the bill, joined by Kagan, Hudson, Hanif, Abreu, Restler, Riley, and Sanchez. The bill would have forced the city to install these signals at no fewer than 400 intersections each year. The bill was filed at the end of session on December 31, 2023. No law passed. The city’s most vulnerable—kids, elders, patients—remain at risk at crossings meant to protect them.

• File Int 0479-2022, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2022-06-02

A Vespa rider flew from his seat on Classon Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. His helmet cracked. His head struck the pavement. He died there. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Drugs and disregard for signals fueled the crash. No mercy. No chance.

A deadly crash unfolded on Classon Avenue near Clifton Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Vespa was struck from behind by a station wagon/SUV. The 33-year-old Vespa rider was ejected, his helmet cracked, and he died at the scene from head injuries. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The SUV did not remain at the scene. The Vespa rider wore a helmet, but the impact was fatal. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of drug use and ignoring traffic controls behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15