Parking Over People: Riverdale’s Streets Run Red

Sep 19 - A northbound SUV driver went straight on Riverdale Avenue and hit a 55-year-old woman crossing at the intersection by 5665. She suffered a bruised lower leg and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified. Impact was center-front.

In the Bronx at 5665 Riverdale Avenue, a driver in a 2024 SUV traveling north and going straight hit a 55-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection. She was conscious and reported a bruised lower leg. Impact was to the center front, matching the damage noted. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified'. No specific driver error was recorded. The driver, a 34-year-old woman licensed in New York, was the only listed occupant. The crash is logged as collision ID 4843871 in the 50th Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 13 - An SUV driver westbound on West 232 Street hit a 10-year-old boy on a bike near Fairfield Avenue. The boy suffered a leg injury. The SUV right front bumper showed damage. Police coded cyclist confusion in the report.

A driver in a 2025 SUV traveling west on West 232 Street hit a 10-year-old boy riding a bicycle, also westbound, near Fairfield Avenue at about 5:10 p.m. The child suffered a lower-leg injury and showed signs of shock. The SUV had right front bumper damage. According to the police report, officers coded "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors for the crash. The report did not record a driver error. Other involved parties were listed with unspecified injuries. This crash is logged under collision ID 4841882 in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 6 - On Broadway at 6469 in the Bronx, a southbound driver going straight hit a parked Kia. Three people were hurt, including the parked car’s teen driver and passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed.

Two sedans crashed on Broadway at 6469 in the Bronx. A southbound driver going straight hit a parked Kia. The Kia’s center rear was crushed. The moving car’s front was smashed. The parked car’s 19-year-old driver was injured. Her 19-year-old front passenger was injured. The other driver, a 28-year-old woman, was injured. All three reported whiplash and were conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver going straight ahead. The report lists two occupants in the Kia and one in the moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.

• Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-08-09

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-03

Jul 18 - A sedan hit on Palisade Avenue. The driver, 56, suffered pain and shock. Police cite other vehicular factors. Streets stay dangerous. Metal and flesh collide. The Bronx bears the cost.

A sedan crashed on Palisade Avenue at West 261st Street in the Bronx. The 56-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors and left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved. The report does not specify further details about the second occupant. Driver error is noted as 'Other Vehicular,' highlighting systemic risks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.

• File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 13 - A sedan hit an e-bike on Broadway at W 252 St in the Bronx. The 50-year-old man was ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.

A sedan changing lanes struck an e-bike on Broadway near W 252 St. The e-bike rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" were listed as contributing factors; the report also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to that bumper. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 8 - Dinowitzes fight the Harlem River Greenway bike lane. They defend parking. Cyclists and walkers wait for safe passage. DOT says protected lanes save lives. The Bronx stays exposed.

""We support bike lanes."" -- Jeffrey Dinowitz

On July 8, 2025, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly opposed the city's plan for a protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue, part of the Harlem River Greenway. The matter, described as an 'anti-car crusade,' centers on the removal of 46 parking spots. The Dinowitzes claim the redesign ignores community voices. DOT and local advocates argue the project will cut injuries and deaths, citing crash data. A safety analyst notes the Greenway will create safe, separated space for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing harm and boosting active travel. The Dinowitzes support bike lanes in principle but resist changes that reduce parking.

• ‘Anti-Car Crusade’: Dinowitzes Slam Bronx Harlem River Greenway Bike Lane Touted by Mayor, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 8 - Dinowitzes fight the Harlem River Greenway bike lane. They defend parking. Cyclists and walkers wait for safe passage. DOT says protected lanes save lives. The Bronx stays exposed.

On July 8, 2025, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly opposed the city's plan for a protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue, part of the Harlem River Greenway. The matter, described as an 'anti-car crusade,' centers on the removal of 46 parking spots. The Dinowitzes claim the redesign ignores community voices. DOT and local advocates argue the project will cut injuries and deaths, citing crash data. A safety analyst notes the Greenway will create safe, separated space for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing harm and boosting active travel. The Dinowitzes support bike lanes in principle but resist changes that reduce parking.

• ‘Anti-Car Crusade’: Dinowitzes Slam Bronx Harlem River Greenway Bike Lane Touted by Mayor, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-08

Jun 30 - SUV and bike collided on Johnson Avenue. Cyclist suffered chest injury and minor bleeding. Both vehicles moved north. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A collision between an SUV and a cyclist occurred on Johnson Avenue near Henry Hudson Parkway East in the Bronx. The 65-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a chest wound and minor bleeding. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead. All contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the report. The SUV driver and occupant, both aged 79, were not reported injured. The cyclist's safety equipment is listed as 'Unknown.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

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

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

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

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.

• Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 20 - A pickup truck making a U-turn struck a moped on Broadway. The moped driver was partially ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles carried young male drivers.

A pickup truck collided with a moped at 6035 Broadway in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a leg injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The pickup was making a U-turn when it struck the moped, which was going straight. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jun 18 - Crews will gut and rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn stations. Four new elevators will rise. Three Harlem Line stops in the Bronx will open to all. The city’s transit spine grows stronger for those left waiting longest.

On June 18, 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a sweeping accessibility project for three Metro-North Harlem Line stations in the Bronx: Williams Bridge, Woodlawn, and Botanical Garden. According to the MTA, crews will completely rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn, installing four new elevators—two at each station—to ensure full accessibility. The matter summary states: 'comprehensive renovation and accessibility project at three Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line stations in the Bronx.' Christian Murray reported the announcement. No council bill number or committee applies, as this is an agency initiative, not legislation. The upgrades promise to open transit to riders long shut out by stairs and barriers. Improving station accessibility encourages more walking and cycling to transit, supports mode shift away from driving, and benefits vulnerable users by making the built environment more inclusive and safer.

• MTA begins major accessibility upgrades at three Bronx Metro-North stations, AMNY, Published 2025-06-18

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 17 - A teen fell from a moving train at Baychester Avenue. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. His injuries are critical. The station echoed with sirens and fear. The train kept running. The system failed to protect.

ABC7 reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager, estimated to be between 14 and 16 years old, suffered critical injuries after falling onto the tracks while subway surfing at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police told ABC7, 'He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.' The article highlights the ongoing risks of unsecured access to train exteriors and the lack of effective barriers or deterrents. No driver error was cited, but the incident underscores systemic gaps in transit safety and enforcement. The report does not mention any policy response or changes following the event.

• Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall, ABC7, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - A road rage clash in the Bronx turned deadly. Keino Campbell, a Navy veteran, was shot three times while driving. He crashed a few blocks away and died at the hospital. Police arrested Michael Aracena for murder.

NY Daily News reported on June 16, 2025, that Michael Aracena, 20, was arrested for the murder of Keino Campbell, 27, during a road rage incident in the Bronx. According to police, Campbell was driving near Co-op City at 2 a.m. when a confrontation escalated. Aracena allegedly shot Campbell three times in the chest. The wounded Campbell drove off but lost consciousness and crashed near Givan and Palmer Avenues. He died shortly after at Jacobi Medical Center. The article states, 'Campbell was shot three times in the chest as the quarrel escalated.' This case highlights the lethal risks of armed confrontations on city streets and raises questions about gun access and road conflict escalation.

• Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-16