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• Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-09-27

Sep 23 - A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Carlton Avenue near 643. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The cyclist reported a concussion and leg injuries.

In Brooklyn near 643 Carlton Ave, a driver in a 2018 Ford sedan going north hit a man riding a bike. The bicyclist, 41, was injured; he reported a concussion and lower‑leg trauma and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was recorded for the driver. Both the car and the bike were listed as going straight. Police reported no vehicle damage and no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 19 - A 40-year-old bicyclist was injured at 860 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. One driver went straight before the crash. The bike was parked. Police listed no contributing factor.

A crash at 860 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn injured a 40-year-old bicyclist. He suffered a contusion to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. According to the police report, another driver was going straight ahead before the collision, and the bicycle was listed as parked. Records list an unspecified second vehicle in the crash. The report places the scene in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11238. The police report lists no contributing factors by the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

• Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - A driver in a Ford sedan turned left on Atlantic Avenue and hit a woman crossing with the signal at Vanderbilt. She suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

At Atlantic Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a 32-year-old driver in a Ford sedan turned left and hit a 30-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a bruise to her lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection, and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Other Vehicular was also listed as a contributing factor. Impact came to the center front of the car. The crash was logged at 9:15 a.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

• Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-09-08

Aug 28 - The driver of a RAM pickup turned right onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The truck’s right front bumper struck her. She suffered chest injuries and reported internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield.

The driver of a RAM pickup turned right from 7 Ave onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She was conscious and suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. The pickup’s right front bumper was the point of impact. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. Pedestrian error is listed after the driver failure in the report. The driver was licensed and remained as an occupant on scene. The truck was traveling south before the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.

Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

• Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.

On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.

• E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 19 - Two cyclists crashed at Grand Army Plaza. One man, 64, suffered a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and broken bone. Danger rides with distraction.

Two men riding bikes collided at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one cyclist, age 64, was injured with a fractured arm and dislocation. The other, age 37, was not seriously hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists were traveling straight ahead before impact. The report notes the injured cyclist wore a helmet. Systemic danger persists where focus lapses and vulnerable road users meet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.

On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.

• FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 15 - The driver of an SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a 29-year-old woman on a bicycle at Underhill Ave and Bergen St in Brooklyn. She was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and abrasions. Police listed Traffic Control Disregarded.

A 29-year-old woman riding a bicycle was struck and ejected at Underhill Ave and Bergen St in Brooklyn. She suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver of an SUV traveling south; the bicyclist was traveling west and was ejected. The victim’s listed contributing factor is "Unspecified." The report records the SUV’s point of impact as left side doors and notes the bicyclist sustained an abrasion to the shoulder/upper arm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 15 - An SUV turned left on Washington Ave. The driver struck a cyclist. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A cyclist riding south on Washington Ave was struck by an SUV making a left turn from Dean St. The cyclist, a 25-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the risk faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention. Helmet use was not specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.

Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.

• Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.

According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.

• Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 12 - DoorDash must pay $16.75 million to New York delivery workers. The payout covers lost tips. Workers have until September 30, 2025, to claim their share. The settlement brings overdue cash, but street dangers remain.

"New York Attorney General Letitia James is calling on DoorDash delivery workers to file claims to receive their share of a $16.75 million settlement before the deadline on Sept. 30, 2025." -- Letitia James

On July 12, 2025, BKReader reported a $16.75 million settlement for DoorDash delivery workers in New York. No council bill number or committee is listed. Attorney General Letitia James called on workers to 'claim their share of a multimillion-dollar settlement.' The settlement follows an investigation into DoorDash's use of tips to subsidize wages. All funds go to eligible Dashers. BKReader urges prompt action before the September 30 deadline. While the settlement may improve financial well-being for delivery workers, it does not directly address street safety, infrastructure, or systemic risks faced by pedestrians and cyclists.

• DoorDash Delivery Workers Urged to Claim Money From $16.75 Million Settlement, BKReader, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Carlton Avenue. Four passengers suffered injuries to back, neck, and arm. Both cars were heading west. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.

Two sedans crashed on Carlton Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Four passengers, ages 25 to 43, were injured, suffering back, neck, and arm pain. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. One injured passenger was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with impact to the right front quarter panel and left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 11 - A BMW ran a red in Sunset Park. Two men died on the street. The driver fled. Police made an arrest. Blood on the asphalt, lives ended fast.

Patch reported on July 11, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver killed two pedestrians at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The NYPD said the BMW "sped through a red light" before striking 80-year-old Kex Un Chen and 59-year-old Faqiu Lin. Both men died at the scene. Police later arrested Juventino Anastacio Florentino, charging him with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and the ongoing threat to pedestrians in city crosswalks.

• Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Patch, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 4 - 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

Jun 30 - Albany lawmakers killed a bill to make apps insure delivery workers. DoorDash lobbied hard. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. No coverage. Profits protected. Safety denied.

Bill to require app companies to provide $50,000 insurance for delivery workers, pedestrians, and cyclists was introduced by Assembly Member Robert Carroll. It passed the Senate but died in the Assembly on June 30, 2025, after DoorDash called it 'costly.' Amy Sohn reported the defeat. The bill aimed to cover injuries from crashes and bar retaliation against workers filing claims. DoorDash lobbied against it, backing a weaker bill. The safety analyst notes this defeat reduces accountability and weakens protections for pedestrians and cyclists. Corporate pressure won. Vulnerable road users lost.

• DoorDash Lobbying Sunk Bill to Require Apps to Insure Delivery Workers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30