Bedford Park Bleeds—And City Hall Looks Away

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

A sedan struck an SUV’s rear on Goulden Avenue. Three passengers, including two children, and the SUV driver were injured. The crash left bodies in shock. Center back and front ends took the hit.

A sedan hit the back of an SUV stopped in traffic on Goulden Avenue near Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, three passengers—ages 3, 9, and 30—and the 44-year-old SUV driver were injured, suffering shock and bodily harm. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no further detail on driver actions. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The impact left the SUV’s occupants shaken and hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

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

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."" -- Eric 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

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 did raise serious concerns about the removal of a large number of parking spots in an area that's already starved for parking. Your loaded term, 'car storage,' is totally insensitive to the needs and wishes of the neighborhood. We can have bike lanes and at the same time not have to remove so many parking spots."" -- 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

A distracted driver hit a parked sedan on Grand Concourse. The crash left the driver with neck injuries. Impact was hard and sudden. Streets stayed dangerous in the Bronx.

A sedan traveling north struck a parked Toyota sedan at 2760 Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the parked car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A two-year-old boy suffered face injuries in a Bronx crash. Two sedans collided on Webster Avenue. Police cite improper lane use and driver distraction. The child was left in shock.

Two sedans crashed at 2703 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A two-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was injured in the face and left in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The collision occurred as one sedan made a U-turn and the other traveled straight. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger to young passengers when drivers fail to use lanes properly and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825146 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A driver sped through Bedford Park. A man crossing was struck. His leg was hurt. Shock followed. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The street bore witness.

A pedestrian was injured at Bedford Park Blvd and Valentine Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, a driver traveling south made a left turn at unsafe speed and struck a 49-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered injury to his lower leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No vehicle type was specified. The crash left the pedestrian with pain and trauma.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets failed to protect.

An SUV and a sedan collided at E 197 St and Marion Ave in the Bronx. Two occupants, a 39-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the contributing factor. The SUV hit the sedan's left front bumper. Both injured persons were conscious. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

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

A driver ran a red. Cars slammed. Three pedestrians fell. Sirens cut the night. One man clings to life. The street holds the scars. The driver fled, but police caught him.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a multivehicle crash at Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue. Police say Charles Jenkins "allegedly ran a red light," triggering a collision that sent both vehicles onto the sidewalk. Jenkins' car struck three pedestrians, critically injuring one. Jenkins then "got out of his vehicle and ran away, but he was later arrested." Charges include vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and unlicensed driving. The investigation continues.

• Red Light Run Crushes Bronx Pedestrians, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28

A motorcycle crashed on Sedgwick Avenue. The rider was ejected and injured. The impact bruised his entire body. No other vehicles or people were reported hurt.

A motorcycle crash on Sedgwick Avenue at Perot Street in the Bronx left a 22-year-old male rider injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The rider was ejected and suffered contusions across his entire body. No other injuries were reported. The police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No driver errors or other vehicle involvement were documented in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A sedan struck a 17-year-old bicyclist on Jerome Ave. The teen was ejected and suffered fractures. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. System failed the vulnerable. Metal crushed flesh.

A sedan hit a 17-year-old bicyclist at Jerome Ave and E 196 St in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to the entire body. According to the police report, both 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike, demolishing it. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report lists driver errors as primary factors. No blame is placed on the injured teen.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Drag racers struck a car. Words were exchanged. Gunfire followed. Keino Campbell, Navy vet, fell in the Bronx night. Three shots to the chest. His mother grieves. The street stays dangerous. The system failed to keep him safe.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-18), Keino Campbell, 27, was shot and killed in a road rage incident after confronting two drag racers who had bumped his car in the Bronx. The article reports, "Keino Campbell, 27, was shot three times in the chest in a road rage incident." Police arrested Michael Aracena, 20, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and weapon possession. Another suspect, accused of handing over the gun, remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risks of illegal street racing and the easy escalation of violence on city roads. Systemic failures in preventing reckless driving and gun access contributed to the tragedy.

• Bronx Navy Veteran Killed In Road Rage, New York Post, Published 2025-06-18

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

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

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

A teenager fell from a Bronx subway train. He struck the track bed. The train hit him. His head and wrist were injured. He now lies in critical condition. The city’s system failed to keep him safe.

CBS New York reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager was critically injured after falling from a 5 train at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police said the victim, aged 14 to 16, suffered head and wrist injuries after making contact with the train. The incident occurred just after 4 p.m. as the train approached the northbound platform. The MTA recently launched a campaign called 'Ride Inside, Stay Alive' and is testing barriers between subway cars to deter such incidents. According to the NYPD, at least one person has died from subway surfing this year; in 2024, six died, 15 were injured, and 229 were arrested. No driver error was involved, but the event highlights ongoing risks and the need for systemic safety improvements.

• Teen Critically Injured In Bronx Subway, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a two-year-old girl crossing at Goulden Ave. She was injured. The driver turned left. Police list no clear cause. The street stayed open. The child left in shock.

A sedan making a left turn on Goulden Ave at W 197 St in the Bronx struck a two-year-old girl at the intersection. She was injured and in shock. According to the police report, the driver and another occupant were unhurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The child was crossing against the signal, but no driver errors are cited. The sedan showed no visible damage. No further details are provided in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

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