No Deaths, No Mercy: Cypress Hills Bleeds While Leaders Stall

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Sedan making U-turn struck 19-year-old woman crossing with signal. She suffered leg abrasions. Police cite improper turn and failure to yield. Brooklyn intersection, late afternoon.

A sedan struck a 19-year-old woman as she crossed Euclid Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was making a U-turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The woman suffered abrasions to her lower leg and foot. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The crash highlights driver errors at a busy Brooklyn crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.

On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.

• Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07

A moped and sedan collided on Jamaica Avenue. One moped rider died. Police cite driver inattention. Impact left a deadly mark in Brooklyn.

A moped and a sedan crashed at Jamaica Avenue and Richmond Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The moped rider, age 25, died at the scene. Three sedan occupants, including a 12-year-old passenger, suffered unspecified injuries. The sedan was making a left turn when struck. Police list no other contributing factors. The report does not mention helmet use or signals. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

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

SUV hit a cyclist on Vermont Street. The rider, 63, took the blow to his shoulder. Police list injuries. No driver errors named. Streets stay dangerous.

A cyclist, age 63, was injured when an SUV struck him on Vermont Street near Sunnyside Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling south. The cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and a contusion. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The crash left the rider hurt, underscoring the risks faced by people on bikes in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Two SUVs crashed on Atlantic Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite unsafe speed. Impact left drivers and a passenger injured. Brooklyn street bears the scars.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue at Warwick Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 53-year-old woman driving west, a 27-year-old man driving east, and a 52-year-old male passenger. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of high speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

A moped and sedan collided on Ridgewood Avenue. The moped driver, seventeen, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Unsafe speed and traffic control disregard fueled the crash.

A moped and a sedan crashed on Ridgewood Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, age 17, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the collision. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver, age 34, was licensed and uninjured. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore speed limits and traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.

NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.

• Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12

A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.

ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11

A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

A judge cleared the city to strip protection from Bedford Avenue’s bike lane. Cyclists will ride exposed. Cars will pass inches away. The barrier falls. Risk rises.

NY1 reported on July 9, 2025, that a judge ruled the city may remove parking protection from part of Bedford Avenue’s bike lane. The article states, "The city can proceed with its controversial plan to convert part of a parking-protected bike lane...back into an unprotected one." The lawsuit, brought by Transportation Alternatives and local residents, challenged the city’s move. The decision highlights a policy shift: removing barriers that shield cyclists from traffic. Without protection, riders face direct exposure to moving vehicles, increasing systemic danger for vulnerable road users.

• Judge Allows Bedford Bike Lane Change, NY1, Published 2025-07-09

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Ave. Alcohol played a role. Two people suffered bruises. The street bore the impact. The system failed to protect its users.

Two sedans crashed at Jamaica Ave and Highland Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Two people, a 36-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, were injured with bruises to the arm and leg. Three others, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a key factor in the crash. No other driver errors were listed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Sedan struck on Crescent Street. Unlicensed driver left passenger hurt. Face bruised. Police list no cause. Streets stay dangerous.

A sedan traveling north on Crescent Street in Brooklyn was involved in a crash. According to the police report, a 33-year-old unlicensed female driver was injured, suffering a facial contusion. A 65-year-old male passenger was also hurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact. No driver errors are cited, but the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A man crossing near Broadway Junction died after a gray Ford hit him. The driver fled. Hours later, a Mustang plowed into six in the Bronx. Both drivers vanished. The city counts 55 pedestrian deaths this year.

NY Daily News (2025-07-04) reports a 36-year-old man was killed crossing Broadway and East New York Ave. in Brooklyn when a gray Ford struck him and fled. Hours later, a Ford Mustang hit six people in the Bronx, then the driver and passenger ran off. The article notes, 'It was the second hit-and-run in the five boroughs in 24 hours.' Police said, 'As of Thursday, 55 pedestrians have been killed by vehicles while crossing city streets.' Both drivers remain at large. The incidents highlight persistent dangers for pedestrians and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Hit-And-Run Drivers Strike Brooklyn, Bronx, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-04

A rider lost control near Emerson Place. He struck the median. Thrown from his bike, he died at the hospital. The crash shut down the westbound lanes. The city’s roads claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-03) reports a 55-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Emerson Place. Police said he was 'zipping west' on a Kawasaki KLR650 when he hit the concrete median and was thrown onto the road. Medics took him to Brookdale University Hospital, where he died. The crash closed part of the expressway for investigation. The article highlights the dangers of high-speed expressways and unforgiving road design.

• Motorcyclist Killed On Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-03

Box truck and sedan slammed head-on in Brooklyn. One driver hurt, back injury. Metal and glass scattered. Streets stay dangerous. No clear cause named.

A box truck and a sedan crashed head-on at 34 Lincoln Ave in Brooklyn. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered a back injury and abrasions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Other Vehicular.' Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further driver errors or actions. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.

• Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review, NY1, Published 2025-07-01

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

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

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