Councilmember Borelli and others gathered at City Hall to denounce congestion pricing. They warned of higher tolls, more truck traffic, and rising costs. Lawmakers claimed the plan would hurt working families and outer boroughs. The MTA pressed on, undeterred.

On September 12, 2022, Councilmember Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined a bipartisan group at City Hall to oppose the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's congestion pricing plan. The rally, covered by Crain's New York, featured lawmakers including Robert Holden, Kalman Yeger, Nicole Malliotakis, and Ritchie Torres. The group argued the plan would 'disproportionately harm working- and middle-class New Yorkers, increase air pollution in outer boroughs, and raise costs for businesses and consumers.' Borelli called it 'bad policy for New York City.' The event did not advance a formal bill but marked a public stand against congestion pricing. The MTA and Governor Hochul support the plan to reduce traffic and fund transit. The Traffic Mobility Review Board continues to review feedback. No safety analyst assessment was provided for vulnerable road users.

• Bipartisan group of lawmakers stumps to oppose congestion pricing, crainsnewyork.com, Published 2022-09-12

A taxi and sedan collided head-on near Avenue P. The night was thick with alcohol. A woman in the back seat was crushed, her neck injured. The taxi driver had no license. The system failed her. The street stayed dark.

A head-on crash between a taxi and a sedan occurred just after midnight near 273 Avenue P in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A taxi and a sedan met head-on in the dark. A woman in the back, belted and crushed. Her neck throbbed. The taxi driver had no license. Alcohol hung in the air.' The crash left a 57-year-old female rear passenger injured with neck and crush injuries. The taxi driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. These driver errors—alcohol use and operating without a license—created the conditions for harm. The woman wore a seatbelt, but the system and the drivers failed to protect her.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Honda SUV backed up near 60th Street. The e-bike struck hard. The cyclist’s arm bled onto the pavement. Metal crumpled. The night held its breath. One man hurt. The SUV’s rear dented. Brooklyn silent, danger plain.

A Honda SUV, backing unsafely near 1654 60th Street in Brooklyn, collided with a southbound e-bike. The crash left a 33-year-old male cyclist injured, suffering severe bleeding and wounds to his arm. According to the police report, 'Backing Unsafely' was the contributing factor. The SUV’s right rear bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The cyclist, who was driving straight, was not ejected. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report does not list any cyclist errors or helmet use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 21-year-old e-bike rider was hit head-on by an unlicensed SUV on Bay Parkway. He was thrown from his bike, left unconscious and bleeding from the head. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left the street stained and silent.

A violent crash unfolded on Bay Parkway. According to the police report, a 21-year-old e-bike rider, unlicensed and unhelmeted, was struck head-on by an unlicensed SUV. The rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV carried two occupants, both unlicensed. The report states, 'Traffic control disregarded.' This failure to obey traffic signals or signs was listed as the primary contributing factor for all involved. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the systemic disregard for traffic control. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A taxi ran the light at Avenue P and West 1st. It struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. His pelvis shattered. He died on the street. Two passengers and a driver suffered neck injuries. Parked cars and an SUV took the crash’s force.

A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue P at West 1st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 65-year-old man crossed with the light. A taxi struck him head-on. His pelvis shattered. He died where he fell.' The crash also injured a 2-year-old girl, a 29-year-old woman, and a 32-year-old man, all suffering neck pain. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver ignored the signal. Parked vehicles and an SUV were also struck. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use by the pedestrian. The data shows the deadly result of disregarding traffic control at a Brooklyn intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City Council voted to extend and expand speed cameras. The bill lets cameras run all day, every day. Forty-three said yes, seven said no. David Carr voted no. The measure now heads to Albany. Streets may see more eyes, more tickets.

On May 26, 2022, the City Council approved a home rule request to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program, allowing cameras to operate 24/7 for three more years. The vote was 43 in favor, seven against. The matter summary: 'giving the state Legislature the go-ahead to pass a three-year extension and expansion of New York City's speed camera program that allows them to operate 24/7.' Council Member David Carr (District 50) voted no. Other Republicans and two Democrats also opposed. Ydanis Rodriguez, City Transportation Commissioner, said, 'Cameras will be 24/7 the whole year.' The bill now moves to the state legislature, which must act before June 2. No formal safety analyst note was provided for this action.

• NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras, nypost.com, Published 2022-05-26

A sanitation truck killed a cyclist in Borough Park. The driver fled, then got summonses but no arrest. MTA workers kept parking illegally at the scene. Local politicians block safer streets. The road still lacks protection. Cyclists remain exposed. Danger lingers.

On May 7, 2022, a sanitation truck driver struck and killed a cyclist in Borough Park. The driver fled but was later found and issued multiple summonses, though not arrested. The crash site remained clogged with illegally parked cars, many marked with MTA vests and NYPD placards. These blockages forced buses to detour and left cyclists at risk. The neighborhood has no protected bike lanes. Local officials—State Sen. Simcha Felder, Assembly Member Peter Abbate, and Council Member Kalman Yeger—have opposed street safety improvements. Abbate, quoted as saying, "Bicyclists need to wear a helmet and be registered," supports more enforcement against drivers but resists bike infrastructure. He doubts DOT safety data and calls for stricter punishment for dangerous drivers, yet maintains opposition to measures that protect vulnerable road users. The MTA stated employees are not exempt from parking rules. The street remains unsafe for cyclists and pedestrians.

• Truck Driver Gets a Few Summonses for Killing Borough Park Cyclist as MTA Workers Continue Dangerous Parking, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-07

A Volvo SUV turned right at 13th Avenue and 51st Street. A woman crossed. The SUV did not stop. Her arm was torn off. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The city moved on.

A Volvo SUV made a right turn at the corner of 13th Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old woman was crossing the street when the SUV struck her. According to the police report, 'A Volvo turned right. A woman crossed against the light. The SUV did not stop. Her arm was torn off. She died there, though her body still moved.' The pedestrian suffered an amputation and died at the scene. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver, a 20-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW turned right on East 12th Street. Its front bumper hit a five-year-old boy standing off the road. Metal crushed his small frame. He died at the scene. The driver stayed licensed. The street stayed silent.

A 2012 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed woman, made a right turn on East 12th Street. According to the police report, the car's right front bumper struck a five-year-old boy who was standing off the roadway. The impact killed the child. The report states, 'His small body broke beneath the metal. He never woke.' The driver remained at the scene and was listed as licensed. No contributing factors were specified in the police data. The child was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or additional causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04