Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill?

No More Blood on Brooklyn Streets
Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Two people killed. Eighteen left with serious injuries. In the past twelve months, 572 crashes tore through Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill. The wounded are not numbers. A four-year-old struck in the crosswalk. A 74-year-old ejected from his e-bike, dead on Tillary Street. A woman, right rear passenger, crushed in a stopped SUV on Flatbush Avenue. The city keeps moving. The bodies pile up.
Who Pays the Price
Pedestrians and cyclists take the worst of it. Cars and SUVs caused the most harm—42 incidents left pedestrians injured or worse. Buses, trucks, bikes, and motorcycles all played their part. Most of the injured were just crossing with the light. Some never made it to the other side.
What Leaders Say—and What They Do
After a mother and her two daughters were killed by a driver with a suspended license and a record of violations, State Senator Andrew Gounardes said, “It’s no longer simply enough to shake our heads in despair when these preventable tragedies occur—it’s time for us to act. The senselessness of this most recent crash is compounded by the fact that this car had dozens of speed and red light violations, and the driver had a suspended license.”
Assemblymember Emily Gallagher put it plain: “A lot of what happens when it comes to getting a bill to the top of the list is really through a movement and folks fighting for the bill.”
The city has plans—protected bike lanes for Court Street, narrower lanes to stop double parking. But the deaths keep coming. The bills stall. The cameras wait for reauthorization. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapses. The law lets the city lower speed limits, but the limit stays high.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. This is policy. Every day leaders delay, another family breaks. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Demand streets that put people first.
Citations
▸ Citations
- DOT Plans Protected Bike Lane Court Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-06
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17
- Brooklyn Crash Spurs Speed Limiter Push, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-01
- Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-05-13
- DOT Plans Protected Bike Lane Court Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-06
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill
Res 1024-2025Restler Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Program▸Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Program▸Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1353-2025Restler co-sponsors deadlines for school-zone safety devices, improving street safety.▸Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1353-2025Restler co-sponsors faster installation of school traffic safety devices, boosting overall safety.▸Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler co-sponsors owner-liability enforcement resolution, improving safety by deterring bike-lane and crosswalk blocking.▸Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1358-2025Restler is primary sponsor of bill revoking placards for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Gounardes Advocates Subway Accessibility For All New Yorkers▸Summer Streets grows, but cars still rule. Pedestrians and cyclists get scraps. Asphalt wins. The city drags its feet. People lose. Safety rises where cars vanish, but the reach is small.
"The subway belongs to all New Yorker, and it should be accessible to all New Yorkers." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, David Meyer issued a statement on the expansion of Summer Streets, covered by Streetsblog NYC. He said, 'Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever—and New Yorkers are begging for more.' Meyer supports car-free events but criticizes their limited scale. No council bill or committee action is attached. A safety analyst notes: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, and improves safety by reducing vehicle conflicts and promoting mode shift. But the limited reach means citywide benefits remain out of grasp.
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Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Smith 9th Street Elevator Plan▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
- File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Program▸Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Program▸Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1353-2025Restler co-sponsors deadlines for school-zone safety devices, improving street safety.▸Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1353-2025Restler co-sponsors faster installation of school traffic safety devices, boosting overall safety.▸Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler co-sponsors owner-liability enforcement resolution, improving safety by deterring bike-lane and crosswalk blocking.▸Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1358-2025Restler is primary sponsor of bill revoking placards for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
▸
Gounardes Advocates Subway Accessibility For All New Yorkers▸Summer Streets grows, but cars still rule. Pedestrians and cyclists get scraps. Asphalt wins. The city drags its feet. People lose. Safety rises where cars vanish, but the reach is small.
"The subway belongs to all New Yorker, and it should be accessible to all New Yorkers." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, David Meyer issued a statement on the expansion of Summer Streets, covered by Streetsblog NYC. He said, 'Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever—and New Yorkers are begging for more.' Meyer supports car-free events but criticizes their limited scale. No council bill or committee action is attached. A safety analyst notes: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, and improves safety by reducing vehicle conflicts and promoting mode shift. But the limited reach means citywide benefits remain out of grasp.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Smith 9th Street Elevator Plan▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
- File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Program▸Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1353-2025Restler co-sponsors deadlines for school-zone safety devices, improving street safety.▸Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1353-2025Restler co-sponsors faster installation of school traffic safety devices, boosting overall safety.▸Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler co-sponsors owner-liability enforcement resolution, improving safety by deterring bike-lane and crosswalk blocking.▸Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1358-2025Restler is primary sponsor of bill revoking placards for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Gounardes Advocates Subway Accessibility For All New Yorkers▸Summer Streets grows, but cars still rule. Pedestrians and cyclists get scraps. Asphalt wins. The city drags its feet. People lose. Safety rises where cars vanish, but the reach is small.
"The subway belongs to all New Yorker, and it should be accessible to all New Yorkers." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, David Meyer issued a statement on the expansion of Summer Streets, covered by Streetsblog NYC. He said, 'Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever—and New Yorkers are begging for more.' Meyer supports car-free events but criticizes their limited scale. No council bill or committee action is attached. A safety analyst notes: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, and improves safety by reducing vehicle conflicts and promoting mode shift. But the limited reach means citywide benefits remain out of grasp.
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Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Smith 9th Street Elevator Plan▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
- File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Int 1353-2025Restler co-sponsors deadlines for school-zone safety devices, improving street safety.▸Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1353-2025Restler co-sponsors faster installation of school traffic safety devices, boosting overall safety.▸Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler co-sponsors owner-liability enforcement resolution, improving safety by deterring bike-lane and crosswalk blocking.▸Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1358-2025Restler is primary sponsor of bill revoking placards for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
▸
Gounardes Advocates Subway Accessibility For All New Yorkers▸Summer Streets grows, but cars still rule. Pedestrians and cyclists get scraps. Asphalt wins. The city drags its feet. People lose. Safety rises where cars vanish, but the reach is small.
"The subway belongs to all New Yorker, and it should be accessible to all New Yorkers." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, David Meyer issued a statement on the expansion of Summer Streets, covered by Streetsblog NYC. He said, 'Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever—and New Yorkers are begging for more.' Meyer supports car-free events but criticizes their limited scale. No council bill or committee action is attached. A safety analyst notes: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, and improves safety by reducing vehicle conflicts and promoting mode shift. But the limited reach means citywide benefits remain out of grasp.
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Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Smith 9th Street Elevator Plan▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Int 1353-2025Restler co-sponsors faster installation of school traffic safety devices, boosting overall safety.▸Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler co-sponsors owner-liability enforcement resolution, improving safety by deterring bike-lane and crosswalk blocking.▸Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1358-2025Restler is primary sponsor of bill revoking placards for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
▸
Gounardes Advocates Subway Accessibility For All New Yorkers▸Summer Streets grows, but cars still rule. Pedestrians and cyclists get scraps. Asphalt wins. The city drags its feet. People lose. Safety rises where cars vanish, but the reach is small.
"The subway belongs to all New Yorker, and it should be accessible to all New Yorkers." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, David Meyer issued a statement on the expansion of Summer Streets, covered by Streetsblog NYC. He said, 'Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever—and New Yorkers are begging for more.' Meyer supports car-free events but criticizes their limited scale. No council bill or committee action is attached. A safety analyst notes: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, and improves safety by reducing vehicle conflicts and promoting mode shift. But the limited reach means citywide benefits remain out of grasp.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Smith 9th Street Elevator Plan▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.
Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Res 1024-2025Restler co-sponsors owner-liability enforcement resolution, improving safety by deterring bike-lane and crosswalk blocking.▸Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1358-2025Restler is primary sponsor of bill revoking placards for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
▸
Gounardes Advocates Subway Accessibility For All New Yorkers▸Summer Streets grows, but cars still rule. Pedestrians and cyclists get scraps. Asphalt wins. The city drags its feet. People lose. Safety rises where cars vanish, but the reach is small.
"The subway belongs to all New Yorker, and it should be accessible to all New Yorkers." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, David Meyer issued a statement on the expansion of Summer Streets, covered by Streetsblog NYC. He said, 'Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever—and New Yorkers are begging for more.' Meyer supports car-free events but criticizes their limited scale. No council bill or committee action is attached. A safety analyst notes: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, and improves safety by reducing vehicle conflicts and promoting mode shift. But the limited reach means citywide benefits remain out of grasp.
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Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Smith 9th Street Elevator Plan▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
- File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Int 1358-2025Restler is primary sponsor of bill revoking placards for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
▸
Gounardes Advocates Subway Accessibility For All New Yorkers▸Summer Streets grows, but cars still rule. Pedestrians and cyclists get scraps. Asphalt wins. The city drags its feet. People lose. Safety rises where cars vanish, but the reach is small.
"The subway belongs to all New Yorker, and it should be accessible to all New Yorkers." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, David Meyer issued a statement on the expansion of Summer Streets, covered by Streetsblog NYC. He said, 'Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever—and New Yorkers are begging for more.' Meyer supports car-free events but criticizes their limited scale. No council bill or committee action is attached. A safety analyst notes: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, and improves safety by reducing vehicle conflicts and promoting mode shift. But the limited reach means citywide benefits remain out of grasp.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Smith 9th Street Elevator Plan▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
- File Int 1358-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
▸
Gounardes Advocates Subway Accessibility For All New Yorkers▸Summer Streets grows, but cars still rule. Pedestrians and cyclists get scraps. Asphalt wins. The city drags its feet. People lose. Safety rises where cars vanish, but the reach is small.
"The subway belongs to all New Yorker, and it should be accessible to all New Yorkers." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, David Meyer issued a statement on the expansion of Summer Streets, covered by Streetsblog NYC. He said, 'Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever—and New Yorkers are begging for more.' Meyer supports car-free events but criticizes their limited scale. No council bill or committee action is attached. A safety analyst notes: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, and improves safety by reducing vehicle conflicts and promoting mode shift. But the limited reach means citywide benefits remain out of grasp.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Smith 9th Street Elevator Plan▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Gounardes Advocates Subway Accessibility For All New Yorkers▸Summer Streets grows, but cars still rule. Pedestrians and cyclists get scraps. Asphalt wins. The city drags its feet. People lose. Safety rises where cars vanish, but the reach is small.
"The subway belongs to all New Yorker, and it should be accessible to all New Yorkers." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, David Meyer issued a statement on the expansion of Summer Streets, covered by Streetsblog NYC. He said, 'Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever—and New Yorkers are begging for more.' Meyer supports car-free events but criticizes their limited scale. No council bill or committee action is attached. A safety analyst notes: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, and improves safety by reducing vehicle conflicts and promoting mode shift. But the limited reach means citywide benefits remain out of grasp.
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Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Smith 9th Street Elevator Plan▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Summer Streets grows, but cars still rule. Pedestrians and cyclists get scraps. Asphalt wins. The city drags its feet. People lose. Safety rises where cars vanish, but the reach is small.
"The subway belongs to all New Yorker, and it should be accessible to all New Yorkers." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, David Meyer issued a statement on the expansion of Summer Streets, covered by Streetsblog NYC. He said, 'Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever—and New Yorkers are begging for more.' Meyer supports car-free events but criticizes their limited scale. No council bill or committee action is attached. A safety analyst notes: expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages walking and cycling, and improves safety by reducing vehicle conflicts and promoting mode shift. But the limited reach means citywide benefits remain out of grasp.
- Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Smith 9th Street Elevator Plan▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Every day, New Yorkers hike the stairs up this station like they're climbing Mount Everest, struggling to catch the train on time... With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that's finally going to change. It's simple: The subway belongs to every New Yorker, and it should be accessible to every New Yorker." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
- Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift, BKReader, Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Welcomes Smith-9th Street Elevator Accessibility Upgrade▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change." -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
- Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-11
Simon Calls Smith-9th Elevator Safety Boosting Accessibility Upgrade▸MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
MTA will install an elevator at Smith-9th Street, the city’s tallest subway station. Riders now face steep climbs. Soon, F and G lines open to all. Barriers fall. Access rises. Fewer forced to drive.
"Climbing the tallest station in the system shouldn't be an endurance test." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, the MTA announced an elevator for Smith-9th Street station, Brooklyn’s highest subway stop. BKReader reported: 'The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station.' No council bill or committee is listed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and NYCHA leaders backed the move. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called Smith-9th the clearest case for access. Installing an elevator helps pedestrians, especially those with mobility impairments. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and reducing street danger for all.
- Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift, BKReader, Published 2025-08-11
Simon Praises MTA Accessibility Priority and Elevator Installation▸Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Smith-9th Streets, city’s highest subway stop, will get elevators. The climb ends. State officials promise relief for riders. No more 90-foot ascent. Gowanus waits for access.
"Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day." -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 11, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Streets station in Gowanus, the city’s tallest subway stop. The MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 funds the project. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. The upgrades follow a court settlement requiring 95% ADA-accessible stations by 2055. Safety analysts note: elevator installation boosts access for people with mobility challenges but does not directly impact street safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
- Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-11
Gounardes Celebrates Elevators Ending Smith-9th Subway Climb▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change."" -- Andrew Gounardes
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
- Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-10
Simon Praises Safety Boosting Elevators for Smith 9th Station▸Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
- Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-10
SUV Collision on Bond Street Injures Passenger▸Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Two SUVs collided on Bond Street. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries. Others escaped serious harm. Impact struck right front and left rear. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Bond Street at Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 22-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 3-year-old child, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded. The crash shows the risk inside vehicles, even when no clear cause is named.
SUV Strikes Moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn▸SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
SUV hit moped head-on at Smith Street. Moped driver, 63, suffered bruises and partial ejection. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Streets remain dangerous.
A station wagon SUV and a moped collided head-on at Smith Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets in Brooklyn continue to see crashes where inattention leads to harm.
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
- Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25
2Two Drivers Suffer Head Injuries on Tillary Street▸Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Two drivers struck, heads injured, whiplash. Passengers shaken. Tillary Street, Brooklyn. No clear cause. Metal and glass, lives changed in seconds.
Two vehicles, a taxi and two SUVs, collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 65 and 49, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 14-year-old girl and two adult passengers were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. Helmet or signal use is not mentioned. The crash left drivers hurt and passengers at risk, with the cause undetermined in the official record.
Gounardes Calls for Safety Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24