Fifteen Gone on Borelli’s Watch—Who’s Next?

A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.

A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan turned left on Buffalo Street. Its bumper struck a 63-year-old man crossing with the signal. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The man stayed conscious, head bleeding. The car showed no damage. The pedestrian did not walk away.

A 63-year-old man was crossing Buffalo Street with the signal when a Ford sedan making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, "The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He stayed conscious." The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor for the driver. The car showed no damage. The man did not. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep flipped on Ellsworth Avenue. Metal twisted. Glass flew. The driver, alone and belted, died at the scene. No one else was hurt. The SUV lay demolished. Silence followed the crash.

A 2007 Jeep SUV rolled over and broke apart on Ellsworth Avenue. The sole occupant, a 75-year-old man, was belted in and died where the vehicle landed. According to the police report, 'A 2007 Jeep rolled and broke apart. The driver, 75, belted in and alone, died where it landed. Metal twisted. Glass scattered. No one else came out.' The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The vehicle was demolished in the crash. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Council members want voters to decide on the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The resolution calls for a statewide ballot. Sponsors cite risks to outer-borough communities and doubt traffic will drop. The measure is filed, not enacted. Streets stay dangerous.

Resolution 0419-2022, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges the New York State Legislature to require a statewide ballot proposal before the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s congestion pricing plan—known as the Central Business District Tolling Program—can proceed. Introduced December 7, 2022, and filed at session’s end, the resolution states: “calls upon the New York State Legislature to amend state law to make implementation of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s congestion pricing plan... subject to a statewide ballot proposal.” Council Member Kamillah Hanks led sponsorship, joined by Borelli, Carr, Louis, Yeger, Ariola, and Paladino. The sponsors raise concerns about pollution, health, and traffic impacts on outer-borough communities. The measure questions whether congestion pricing will cut traffic or fund transit improvements. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users is assessed. The bill remains filed, with no further action.

• File Res 0419-2022, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2022-12-07

The Council passed Int 0291-2022, forcing city agencies to map, plan, and report on greenways. The law demands annual updates and public engagement. It aims to carve out safe, car-free corridors for walkers and cyclists. The mayor returned it unsigned.

Int 0291-2022, now Local Law 115 of 2022, was enacted by the City Council on November 27, 2022. The bill came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, first introduced April 28, 2022. The law's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citywide greenway plan.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers sponsored the bill, joined by dozens of co-sponsors including Rivera, Hudson, and others. The Council voted overwhelmingly in favor on October 27, 2022. The law orders the Department of Transportation and Parks to identify, map, and report on greenways, and to consult with community boards. Proposals for new greenway segments or repairs must be presented to affected communities within 60 days. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law. The measure compels the city to plan and maintain safe routes for non-drivers, with regular public reporting and accountability.

• File Int 0291-2022, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2022-10-27

A motorcycle and SUV crashed head-on mid-turn on Klondike Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The unlicensed, helmeted rider was thrown from his bike. He landed hard, bleeding and conscious, alone on the street. The SUV driver was unhurt.

A motorcycle and an SUV collided head-on at Klondike Avenue near Bridgetown Street. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The motorcycle rider, a 32-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore a helmet. He was ejected from his bike, suffering severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The SUV, driven by a 25-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the crash occurred. She was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcyclist's helmet is noted in the data, but distraction by both drivers is the primary cause cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Suzuki motorcycle turned left. The steering failed. The rider flew from the seat. He landed hard. Blood pooled from his pelvis. He stayed conscious. The road went still. Metal and flesh met the pavement. Silence followed.

A 31-year-old man riding a 2015 Suzuki motorcycle was injured on Arthur Kill Road near Giffords Lane in Staten Island. According to the police report, the motorcycle was making a left turn when the steering failed. The rider was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis but remained conscious. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the mechanical failure left him vulnerable. The crash underscores the risks when vehicle systems fail, leaving riders exposed to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai sedan veered north on Hylan Boulevard. Tire failed. The car struck a parked Dodge truck. The driver, alone, died with chest injuries. Unsafe speed and tire failure listed. The street was empty. The silence stayed.

A Hyundai sedan traveling north on Hylan Boulevard crashed into a parked Dodge pick-up truck at 3:45 a.m. The driver, a 43-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai sedan veered north, tire failed, struck a parked Dodge truck. The driver, 43, wore a lap belt. Chest crushed. Died conscious.' The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The Dodge truck was unoccupied and parked. The crash left the driver alone in the dark, fatally injured by the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan on a permit tore into a turning GMC on Hylan Boulevard. Metal ripped. Three teens died—two thrown, one trapped. Others bled and groaned. Speed and failure to yield left no escape. The wreckage sprawled across Staten Island asphalt.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan driven by a permit holder slammed into a GMC SUV turning left on Hylan Boulevard near Richard Avenue. Three teenage passengers were killed: two were ejected from the vehicle, one was trapped and crushed inside. Several others, including children and adults, suffered head, arm, and leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The Ford was demolished. The GMC driver was unlicensed. The violence of the crash left the scene scattered with debris and pain. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Buick SUV rolled on Page Avenue. The crash crushed a 74-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. A parked Ford pickup took the hit. Police say the driver was distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed. Streets stayed silent.

A violent crash unfolded on Page Avenue near Adelphi Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a southbound Buick SUV flipped and struck a parked Ford pickup. The impact crushed a 74-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She suffered injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman wore a lap belt and harness, but the crash force overwhelmed her protection. No injuries were specified for the other occupants. The parked pickup was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its toll on passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.

A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turned left on Platinum Avenue. The steel front hit a 69-year-old man crossing with the signal. His body broke beneath the bumper. He died there, alone in the dawn. No intersection. No chance.

A 69-year-old man was killed on Platinum Avenue when a northbound bus turned left and struck him. According to the police report, the man crossed with the signal, not at an intersection. The bus's steel front hit him, causing fatal injuries to his entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was following the signal. The crash happened outside an intersection, in the early morning. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian. The bus sustained no damage. The man died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Walker Place. The driver, 47, suffered a bleeding head. Alcohol hung in the air. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The SUV stood empty. The crash left one man hurt and the night broken.

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Walker Place, Staten Island. The driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of impact. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s center back end. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle or its owner. The crash left one person injured and highlighted the danger of impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Council bill Int 0045-2022 would force new bike and scooter docks to cluster together. The aim: keep active transport hubs tight, not scattered. Filed at session’s end, the measure never became law. Streets remain fragmented. Riders dodge chaos.

Int 0045-2022 was introduced on February 24, 2022, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by David M. Carr (primary), with Farah N. Louis and Joseph C. Borelli as co-sponsors, sought to require the Department of Transportation to group new active transportation docking stations—bike, scooter, and e-mobility docks—within one city block of each other, unless contracts prevented it. The official summary reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring centralized siting of active transportation docking stations.' The bill was filed at the end of session on December 31, 2023, and did not advance. Without passage, the city’s docking stations remain scattered, leaving vulnerable road users to navigate a patchwork of locations and unpredictable street conditions.

• File Int 0045-2022, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2022-02-24

Council filed a bill to create a citywide commission on active transit parking hubs. The panel would have studied where to place bike and scooter parking. The measure died at session’s end. Riders and walkers still wait for safe, secure parking.

Int 0046-2022 was introduced on February 24, 2022, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill aimed to establish an inter-borough advisory commission to recommend locations for active transportation parking hubs—secure spots for bikes, scooters, and similar devices. The measure’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing an inter-borough planning and advisory commission for the siting of active transportation parking hubs in the city.' Council Members David M. Carr (primary sponsor), Robert F. Holden, and Joseph C. Borelli backed the bill. The commission would have included 12 members, met quarterly, and submitted recommendations within 18 months. The bill was filed at the end of the session on December 31, 2023, and did not advance. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• File Int 0046-2022, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2022-02-24