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 19
▸ Crush Injuries 10
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 11
▸ Concussion 15
▸ Whiplash 56
▸ Contusion/Bruise 117
▸ Abrasion 41
▸ Pain/Nausea 36
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.
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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York and 72nd: a body in the street, and a record that keeps growing
District 5: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 2, 2025
Just after 5 AM at York Avenue and E 72 Street, a taxi driver hit a person in the roadway. Police recorded failure to yield. The victim died. Source.
The toll on these blocks
Since 2022, 19 people have been killed in Council District 5, including 10 people walking and 1 on a bike, with hundreds more injured. The numbers come from the city’s crash database for this area. Source.
The pattern is not a mystery. Police logged deadly failure‑to‑yield turns at E 93 St and 2 Ave on Jun 13, 2024; at York Ave and E 72 St on Aug 30, 2025; and at 1 Ave and E 77 St on May 3, 2022. Each time, a person walking was killed. Jun 13, 2024 • Aug 30, 2025 • May 3, 2022.
The dead cluster on fast corridors. FDR Drive leads this area for deaths. Two Avenue is next. Source.
The evening hour around 5 PM is worst for deaths here. The count spikes then. Source.
What City Hall has—and hasn’t—done
Your Council Member, Julie Menin, voted yes on a taxi door‑decal law meant to cut dooring risks (Int 0193‑2024) and on a law to remove abandoned cars that block sightlines (Int 0857‑2024). She also co‑sponsored a bill to require prompt repairs to street furniture like racks and shelters (Int 1386‑2025).
Menin is also listed as a sponsor on a bill that would loosen bus‑lane rules for ambulettes (Int 1339‑2025). Bus lanes move buses and keep turning cars away from people in crosswalks. Weakening them cuts protection where people walk and wait. Source.
These blocks need basics the record keeps asking for: hardened turns where drivers fail to yield; daylighted corners; slow approaches on York, First, and Second that make a driver look before turning. The crashes above name the spots. The hours name the risk.
The next moves that would save people
Citywide steps can stop the worst harm from reaching these corners. Lower the default speed limit, as our own analysis urges, and treat the small pool of repeat speeders before they kill. The proposed Stop Super Speeders Act would force chronic violators to use speed limiters. Read how to push both steps here.
Menin can back stronger street designs now. Albany members for this area—Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs and State Senator Liz Krueger—can move the repeat‑speeder bill. The tools sit on the table. The names at the top of this story did not have them.
This Month
- Aug 30, 2025 — A taxi driver hit and killed a person in the roadway at York Ave and E 72 St; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Source
Take one step today. Ask your officials to slow the streets and stop habitual speeders. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions — Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
- NYC Council Legistar - Int 0193-2024, Int 0857-2024, Int 1386-2025, Int 1339-2025 , NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
Fix the Problem
Council Member Julie Menin
District 5
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs
District 68
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
▸ Other Geographies
District 5 Council District 5 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 19, AD 68, SD 28.
It contains Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan CB8.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 5
29Int 1444-2025
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to setting a maximum pedestrian path requirement in front of sidewalk cafes: Council vote▸
-
File Int 1444-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-29
22
Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk▸
-
Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-22
20
NYC driver crashes into motorcycle, flips onto parked cars in hit-and-run, NYPD says▸
-
NYC driver crashes into motorcycle, flips onto parked cars in hit-and-run, NYPD says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-20
16
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Motorcyclist on 59th▸Oct 16 - Both headed east on 59th. A sedan driver hit a motorcyclist from behind near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered leg lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention.
At 4:09 p.m. on October 16, 2025, both vehicles traveled east near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a sedan hit the back of a motorcycle that was going straight. The 35-year-old rider was injured with severe lacerations to the lower leg and foot and was conscious. According to the police report, Driver Inattention/Distraction contributed to the crash. Impact entries list the motorcycle’s back end and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan showed no recorded damage. Other people in the report are listed with unspecified injuries. The rider took a rear-end hit while moving with traffic.
28
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary▸
-
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
-
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
10Int 1386-2025
Julie Menin Backs Safety-Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 forces a public log and a three-month deadline to fix missing or damaged street furniture. It aims to restore bike racks, bollards and shelters and cut sidewalk hazards — but the three-month window is slow and excludes signals.
Bill Int 1386-2025 is at City Council vote stage (COUNCIL_VOTE), with a council action scheduled on 2025-09-10; vote results are not listed. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Introduced and backed by Council Member Julie Menin, the bill mandates a public log, an annual report, and requires the commissioner to repair or replace street furniture within three months of notice; contracts must enforce that three-month deadline. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety by keeping bike racks, bollards, shelters, and wayfinding functional and reducing sidewalk hazards/obstructions, though the three-month window is slow and it excludes signals and regulatory signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.
Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
- File Int 1444-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-10-29
22
Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk▸
-
Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-22
20
NYC driver crashes into motorcycle, flips onto parked cars in hit-and-run, NYPD says▸
-
NYC driver crashes into motorcycle, flips onto parked cars in hit-and-run, NYPD says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-20
16
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Motorcyclist on 59th▸Oct 16 - Both headed east on 59th. A sedan driver hit a motorcyclist from behind near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered leg lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention.
At 4:09 p.m. on October 16, 2025, both vehicles traveled east near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a sedan hit the back of a motorcycle that was going straight. The 35-year-old rider was injured with severe lacerations to the lower leg and foot and was conscious. According to the police report, Driver Inattention/Distraction contributed to the crash. Impact entries list the motorcycle’s back end and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan showed no recorded damage. Other people in the report are listed with unspecified injuries. The rider took a rear-end hit while moving with traffic.
28
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary▸
-
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
-
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
10Int 1386-2025
Julie Menin Backs Safety-Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 forces a public log and a three-month deadline to fix missing or damaged street furniture. It aims to restore bike racks, bollards and shelters and cut sidewalk hazards — but the three-month window is slow and excludes signals.
Bill Int 1386-2025 is at City Council vote stage (COUNCIL_VOTE), with a council action scheduled on 2025-09-10; vote results are not listed. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Introduced and backed by Council Member Julie Menin, the bill mandates a public log, an annual report, and requires the commissioner to repair or replace street furniture within three months of notice; contracts must enforce that three-month deadline. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety by keeping bike racks, bollards, shelters, and wayfinding functional and reducing sidewalk hazards/obstructions, though the three-month window is slow and it excludes signals and regulatory signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.
Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
- Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-22
20
NYC driver crashes into motorcycle, flips onto parked cars in hit-and-run, NYPD says▸
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NYC driver crashes into motorcycle, flips onto parked cars in hit-and-run, NYPD says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-20
16
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Motorcyclist on 59th▸Oct 16 - Both headed east on 59th. A sedan driver hit a motorcyclist from behind near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered leg lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention.
At 4:09 p.m. on October 16, 2025, both vehicles traveled east near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a sedan hit the back of a motorcycle that was going straight. The 35-year-old rider was injured with severe lacerations to the lower leg and foot and was conscious. According to the police report, Driver Inattention/Distraction contributed to the crash. Impact entries list the motorcycle’s back end and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan showed no recorded damage. Other people in the report are listed with unspecified injuries. The rider took a rear-end hit while moving with traffic.
28
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary▸
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German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
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German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
10Int 1386-2025
Julie Menin Backs Safety-Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 forces a public log and a three-month deadline to fix missing or damaged street furniture. It aims to restore bike racks, bollards and shelters and cut sidewalk hazards — but the three-month window is slow and excludes signals.
Bill Int 1386-2025 is at City Council vote stage (COUNCIL_VOTE), with a council action scheduled on 2025-09-10; vote results are not listed. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Introduced and backed by Council Member Julie Menin, the bill mandates a public log, an annual report, and requires the commissioner to repair or replace street furniture within three months of notice; contracts must enforce that three-month deadline. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety by keeping bike racks, bollards, shelters, and wayfinding functional and reducing sidewalk hazards/obstructions, though the three-month window is slow and it excludes signals and regulatory signs.
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File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.
Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.
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File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
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File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
- NYC driver crashes into motorcycle, flips onto parked cars in hit-and-run, NYPD says, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-20
16
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Motorcyclist on 59th▸Oct 16 - Both headed east on 59th. A sedan driver hit a motorcyclist from behind near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered leg lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention.
At 4:09 p.m. on October 16, 2025, both vehicles traveled east near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a sedan hit the back of a motorcycle that was going straight. The 35-year-old rider was injured with severe lacerations to the lower leg and foot and was conscious. According to the police report, Driver Inattention/Distraction contributed to the crash. Impact entries list the motorcycle’s back end and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan showed no recorded damage. Other people in the report are listed with unspecified injuries. The rider took a rear-end hit while moving with traffic.
28
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary▸
-
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
-
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
10Int 1386-2025
Julie Menin Backs Safety-Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 forces a public log and a three-month deadline to fix missing or damaged street furniture. It aims to restore bike racks, bollards and shelters and cut sidewalk hazards — but the three-month window is slow and excludes signals.
Bill Int 1386-2025 is at City Council vote stage (COUNCIL_VOTE), with a council action scheduled on 2025-09-10; vote results are not listed. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Introduced and backed by Council Member Julie Menin, the bill mandates a public log, an annual report, and requires the commissioner to repair or replace street furniture within three months of notice; contracts must enforce that three-month deadline. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety by keeping bike racks, bollards, shelters, and wayfinding functional and reducing sidewalk hazards/obstructions, though the three-month window is slow and it excludes signals and regulatory signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.
Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Oct 16 - Both headed east on 59th. A sedan driver hit a motorcyclist from behind near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered leg lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention.
At 4:09 p.m. on October 16, 2025, both vehicles traveled east near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a sedan hit the back of a motorcycle that was going straight. The 35-year-old rider was injured with severe lacerations to the lower leg and foot and was conscious. According to the police report, Driver Inattention/Distraction contributed to the crash. Impact entries list the motorcycle’s back end and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan showed no recorded damage. Other people in the report are listed with unspecified injuries. The rider took a rear-end hit while moving with traffic.
28
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary▸
-
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
-
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
10Int 1386-2025
Julie Menin Backs Safety-Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 forces a public log and a three-month deadline to fix missing or damaged street furniture. It aims to restore bike racks, bollards and shelters and cut sidewalk hazards — but the three-month window is slow and excludes signals.
Bill Int 1386-2025 is at City Council vote stage (COUNCIL_VOTE), with a council action scheduled on 2025-09-10; vote results are not listed. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Introduced and backed by Council Member Julie Menin, the bill mandates a public log, an annual report, and requires the commissioner to repair or replace street furniture within three months of notice; contracts must enforce that three-month deadline. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety by keeping bike racks, bollards, shelters, and wayfinding functional and reducing sidewalk hazards/obstructions, though the three-month window is slow and it excludes signals and regulatory signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.
Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
- German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-28
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
-
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
10Int 1386-2025
Julie Menin Backs Safety-Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 forces a public log and a three-month deadline to fix missing or damaged street furniture. It aims to restore bike racks, bollards and shelters and cut sidewalk hazards — but the three-month window is slow and excludes signals.
Bill Int 1386-2025 is at City Council vote stage (COUNCIL_VOTE), with a council action scheduled on 2025-09-10; vote results are not listed. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Introduced and backed by Council Member Julie Menin, the bill mandates a public log, an annual report, and requires the commissioner to repair or replace street furniture within three months of notice; contracts must enforce that three-month deadline. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety by keeping bike racks, bollards, shelters, and wayfinding functional and reducing sidewalk hazards/obstructions, though the three-month window is slow and it excludes signals and regulatory signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.
Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
- German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-24
10Int 1386-2025
Julie Menin Backs Safety-Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 forces a public log and a three-month deadline to fix missing or damaged street furniture. It aims to restore bike racks, bollards and shelters and cut sidewalk hazards — but the three-month window is slow and excludes signals.
Bill Int 1386-2025 is at City Council vote stage (COUNCIL_VOTE), with a council action scheduled on 2025-09-10; vote results are not listed. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Introduced and backed by Council Member Julie Menin, the bill mandates a public log, an annual report, and requires the commissioner to repair or replace street furniture within three months of notice; contracts must enforce that three-month deadline. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety by keeping bike racks, bollards, shelters, and wayfinding functional and reducing sidewalk hazards/obstructions, though the three-month window is slow and it excludes signals and regulatory signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.
Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Sep 10 - Int 1386 forces a public log and a three-month deadline to fix missing or damaged street furniture. It aims to restore bike racks, bollards and shelters and cut sidewalk hazards — but the three-month window is slow and excludes signals.
Bill Int 1386-2025 is at City Council vote stage (COUNCIL_VOTE), with a council action scheduled on 2025-09-10; vote results are not listed. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Introduced and backed by Council Member Julie Menin, the bill mandates a public log, an annual report, and requires the commissioner to repair or replace street furniture within three months of notice; contracts must enforce that three-month deadline. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety by keeping bike racks, bollards, shelters, and wayfinding functional and reducing sidewalk hazards/obstructions, though the three-month window is slow and it excludes signals and regulatory signs.
- File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.
Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
- File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law▸Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.
Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.
Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.
- File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.
- File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
- File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
10Int 1386-2025
Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety▸Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
-
File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.
Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.
- File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
- Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources, New York Post, Published 2025-09-05
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
- It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
- Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
- Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
- Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24