About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 7
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Whiplash 20
▸ Contusion/Bruise 36
▸ Abrasion 24
▸ Pain/Nausea 7
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseMadison’s corners break bones and take lives
Madison: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Madison bleeds in daylight.
Seven people are dead here since 2022. Four were walking. One was on a bike. Two were in cars. Trucks and buses are in too many of these crashes, and they hit hard. That is the record, not a story.
Avenue P and Kings Highway won’t forgive
At Avenue P and East 19th a dump truck going straight killed a 77‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk in 2023. On Kings Highway, an SUV struck and killed a 70‑year‑old man in 2024. The city’s own rollup shows trucks and buses causing a share of pedestrian deaths and severe injuries here, out of proportion to their numbers.
Peak harm comes when the streets are full. Injury counts jump in the afternoon—2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. The worst corridors are named in the crash logs: Avenue P, Kings Highway, Ocean Avenue, and Nostrand Avenue.
A cyclist down on Nostrand and Avenue R
On Nostrand at Avenue R, a driver in an SUV hit a man on an e‑bike at night in 2023. The rider was ejected and died. The city dataset shows the SUV “going straight.” The bike was “going straight.” The man never got up. The case sits in the ledger as CrashID 4633095.
Older New Yorkers carry the toll
The dead here skew old. Ages 74, 77, 70, and 90 appear next to “Apparent Death” in the files. The neighborhood record lists four pedestrian deaths, one cyclist, two occupants. The serious injuries are few on paper, but the injuries are not: 682 hurt since 2022. Numbers don’t limp; people do.
What keeps breaking people here
Top listed factors in these crashes cluster under “other,” with failures to yield and distraction repeating in smaller numbers. Trucks and buses show up in the worst outcomes. The intersection list is a warning label, not a map.
Fix the corners that kill
Start with the deadly blocks. Cut turning speeds and sightline traps on Avenue P and Kings Highway. Harden the turns. Daylight every approach. Give walkers a head start. Keep heavy rigs off tight residential corners and set clear truck routes. Target the repeated hotspots with enforcement when injuries spike in the afternoon. These are the moves that stop bodies from hitting asphalt.
The politics of slow or dead
City power exists to slow the cars. Albany already renewed 24/7 school‑zone cameras; the Council passed the home rule and the state acted, making cameras round‑the‑clock through 2030, according to prior reporting. Locally, some officials fight basic visibility fixes. DOT’s own report on daylighting was used by council members including Inna Vernikov to stall a citywide plan. She also helped pause bike lanes in Southern Brooklyn, despite the crash history. The deaths kept coming.
There is a tool to stop the worst repeat speeders. The Senate moved bill S4045 through committees to require speed‑limiting tech for drivers with repeated violations. One Brooklyn family is already in the ground because a driver with a long ticket record ran a red; two committees advanced the fix while some lawmakers missed the vote.
Make the choice
Lower speeds save lives. Limit the repeat offenders who treat streets like strips. Protect the corners where people die. Then do it again on the next block.
If you want this to change, take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to use the tools they have. Start here: take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
- Proudly Anti-Safety: Brooklyn Pol Boasts of Getting DOT To ‘Pause’ Long Promised Bike Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-21
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras, New York Post, Published 2022-05-26
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
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Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn▸
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Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-09-27
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
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Driver Distraction in Avenue T T-Bone▸Sep 10 - At E 21 St and Avenue T, a westbound SUV driver hit the left side of a southbound SUV. A parked SUV was damaged. The 71‑year‑old driver and her 18‑year‑old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
At midnight in Brooklyn, at E 21 St and Avenue T, the driver of a westbound SUV went straight and hit the left side of a southbound SUV. The southbound SUV carried two people. The 71-year-old woman driving was injured. Her 18-year-old front passenger was injured. Both reported whiplash. Police recorded the struck SUV as demolished and damage to its left side doors. A parked SUV also sustained rear damage. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists no other contributing factors and does not cite failure to yield or signal use. Injury status for others in the dataset is unspecified.
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Bus driver injures teen at East 16th▸Sep 9 - A bus driver went straight and hit a 17-year-old in the intersection by 1688 East 16th Street, Brooklyn. The right front bumper made contact. She suffered a neck injury and a bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver in a 2012 bus hit a 17-year-old pedestrian at the intersection by 1688 East 16th Street in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered a neck injury with a bruise. According to the police report, the bus was “Going Straight Ahead” and the point of impact was the “Right Front Bumper.” The pedestrian location was recorded as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. Vehicle damage was listed as “No Damage.” Police did not cite any specific driver violations in the report.
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say▸
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-08
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Driver rear-ends parked sedan; two kids injured▸Sep 3 - On E 19 St at Avenue T, a driver in a sedan hit a parked sedan from behind. A 50-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Two boys, 8 and 9, were injured in the back seats.
In Brooklyn, at E 19 St and Avenue T, a driver in a sedan rear-ended a parked sedan. The parked car’s center back end was damaged. A 50-year-old woman driving the parked car was injured with a back injury. Two boys, 8 and 9, riding in back seats were also injured. According to the police report, one sedan was parked and sustained center back-end damage, and no contributing factors were recorded. The report lists the Toyota with one occupant and the Chrysler with three. The crash time was 5:33 p.m.
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Distracted driver rear-ends parked sedan; child injured▸Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
- Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-09-27
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
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Driver Distraction in Avenue T T-Bone▸Sep 10 - At E 21 St and Avenue T, a westbound SUV driver hit the left side of a southbound SUV. A parked SUV was damaged. The 71‑year‑old driver and her 18‑year‑old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
At midnight in Brooklyn, at E 21 St and Avenue T, the driver of a westbound SUV went straight and hit the left side of a southbound SUV. The southbound SUV carried two people. The 71-year-old woman driving was injured. Her 18-year-old front passenger was injured. Both reported whiplash. Police recorded the struck SUV as demolished and damage to its left side doors. A parked SUV also sustained rear damage. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists no other contributing factors and does not cite failure to yield or signal use. Injury status for others in the dataset is unspecified.
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Bus driver injures teen at East 16th▸Sep 9 - A bus driver went straight and hit a 17-year-old in the intersection by 1688 East 16th Street, Brooklyn. The right front bumper made contact. She suffered a neck injury and a bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver in a 2012 bus hit a 17-year-old pedestrian at the intersection by 1688 East 16th Street in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered a neck injury with a bruise. According to the police report, the bus was “Going Straight Ahead” and the point of impact was the “Right Front Bumper.” The pedestrian location was recorded as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. Vehicle damage was listed as “No Damage.” Police did not cite any specific driver violations in the report.
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say▸
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-08
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Driver rear-ends parked sedan; two kids injured▸Sep 3 - On E 19 St at Avenue T, a driver in a sedan hit a parked sedan from behind. A 50-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Two boys, 8 and 9, were injured in the back seats.
In Brooklyn, at E 19 St and Avenue T, a driver in a sedan rear-ended a parked sedan. The parked car’s center back end was damaged. A 50-year-old woman driving the parked car was injured with a back injury. Two boys, 8 and 9, riding in back seats were also injured. According to the police report, one sedan was parked and sustained center back-end damage, and no contributing factors were recorded. The report lists the Toyota with one occupant and the Chrysler with three. The crash time was 5:33 p.m.
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Distracted driver rear-ends parked sedan; child injured▸Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
- Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-09-19
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Driver Distraction in Avenue T T-Bone▸Sep 10 - At E 21 St and Avenue T, a westbound SUV driver hit the left side of a southbound SUV. A parked SUV was damaged. The 71‑year‑old driver and her 18‑year‑old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
At midnight in Brooklyn, at E 21 St and Avenue T, the driver of a westbound SUV went straight and hit the left side of a southbound SUV. The southbound SUV carried two people. The 71-year-old woman driving was injured. Her 18-year-old front passenger was injured. Both reported whiplash. Police recorded the struck SUV as demolished and damage to its left side doors. A parked SUV also sustained rear damage. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists no other contributing factors and does not cite failure to yield or signal use. Injury status for others in the dataset is unspecified.
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Bus driver injures teen at East 16th▸Sep 9 - A bus driver went straight and hit a 17-year-old in the intersection by 1688 East 16th Street, Brooklyn. The right front bumper made contact. She suffered a neck injury and a bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver in a 2012 bus hit a 17-year-old pedestrian at the intersection by 1688 East 16th Street in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered a neck injury with a bruise. According to the police report, the bus was “Going Straight Ahead” and the point of impact was the “Right Front Bumper.” The pedestrian location was recorded as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. Vehicle damage was listed as “No Damage.” Police did not cite any specific driver violations in the report.
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say▸
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-08
3
Driver rear-ends parked sedan; two kids injured▸Sep 3 - On E 19 St at Avenue T, a driver in a sedan hit a parked sedan from behind. A 50-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Two boys, 8 and 9, were injured in the back seats.
In Brooklyn, at E 19 St and Avenue T, a driver in a sedan rear-ended a parked sedan. The parked car’s center back end was damaged. A 50-year-old woman driving the parked car was injured with a back injury. Two boys, 8 and 9, riding in back seats were also injured. According to the police report, one sedan was parked and sustained center back-end damage, and no contributing factors were recorded. The report lists the Toyota with one occupant and the Chrysler with three. The crash time was 5:33 p.m.
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Distracted driver rear-ends parked sedan; child injured▸Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Sep 10 - At E 21 St and Avenue T, a westbound SUV driver hit the left side of a southbound SUV. A parked SUV was damaged. The 71‑year‑old driver and her 18‑year‑old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
At midnight in Brooklyn, at E 21 St and Avenue T, the driver of a westbound SUV went straight and hit the left side of a southbound SUV. The southbound SUV carried two people. The 71-year-old woman driving was injured. Her 18-year-old front passenger was injured. Both reported whiplash. Police recorded the struck SUV as demolished and damage to its left side doors. A parked SUV also sustained rear damage. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists no other contributing factors and does not cite failure to yield or signal use. Injury status for others in the dataset is unspecified.
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Bus driver injures teen at East 16th▸Sep 9 - A bus driver went straight and hit a 17-year-old in the intersection by 1688 East 16th Street, Brooklyn. The right front bumper made contact. She suffered a neck injury and a bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver in a 2012 bus hit a 17-year-old pedestrian at the intersection by 1688 East 16th Street in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered a neck injury with a bruise. According to the police report, the bus was “Going Straight Ahead” and the point of impact was the “Right Front Bumper.” The pedestrian location was recorded as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. Vehicle damage was listed as “No Damage.” Police did not cite any specific driver violations in the report.
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say▸
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-08
3
Driver rear-ends parked sedan; two kids injured▸Sep 3 - On E 19 St at Avenue T, a driver in a sedan hit a parked sedan from behind. A 50-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Two boys, 8 and 9, were injured in the back seats.
In Brooklyn, at E 19 St and Avenue T, a driver in a sedan rear-ended a parked sedan. The parked car’s center back end was damaged. A 50-year-old woman driving the parked car was injured with a back injury. Two boys, 8 and 9, riding in back seats were also injured. According to the police report, one sedan was parked and sustained center back-end damage, and no contributing factors were recorded. The report lists the Toyota with one occupant and the Chrysler with three. The crash time was 5:33 p.m.
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Distracted driver rear-ends parked sedan; child injured▸Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
16
Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Sep 9 - A bus driver went straight and hit a 17-year-old in the intersection by 1688 East 16th Street, Brooklyn. The right front bumper made contact. She suffered a neck injury and a bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver in a 2012 bus hit a 17-year-old pedestrian at the intersection by 1688 East 16th Street in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered a neck injury with a bruise. According to the police report, the bus was “Going Straight Ahead” and the point of impact was the “Right Front Bumper.” The pedestrian location was recorded as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. Vehicle damage was listed as “No Damage.” Police did not cite any specific driver violations in the report.
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say▸
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-08
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Driver rear-ends parked sedan; two kids injured▸Sep 3 - On E 19 St at Avenue T, a driver in a sedan hit a parked sedan from behind. A 50-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Two boys, 8 and 9, were injured in the back seats.
In Brooklyn, at E 19 St and Avenue T, a driver in a sedan rear-ended a parked sedan. The parked car’s center back end was damaged. A 50-year-old woman driving the parked car was injured with a back injury. Two boys, 8 and 9, riding in back seats were also injured. According to the police report, one sedan was parked and sustained center back-end damage, and no contributing factors were recorded. The report lists the Toyota with one occupant and the Chrysler with three. The crash time was 5:33 p.m.
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Distracted driver rear-ends parked sedan; child injured▸Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
- Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-09-08
3
Driver rear-ends parked sedan; two kids injured▸Sep 3 - On E 19 St at Avenue T, a driver in a sedan hit a parked sedan from behind. A 50-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Two boys, 8 and 9, were injured in the back seats.
In Brooklyn, at E 19 St and Avenue T, a driver in a sedan rear-ended a parked sedan. The parked car’s center back end was damaged. A 50-year-old woman driving the parked car was injured with a back injury. Two boys, 8 and 9, riding in back seats were also injured. According to the police report, one sedan was parked and sustained center back-end damage, and no contributing factors were recorded. The report lists the Toyota with one occupant and the Chrysler with three. The crash time was 5:33 p.m.
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Distracted driver rear-ends parked sedan; child injured▸Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
16
Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Sep 3 - On E 19 St at Avenue T, a driver in a sedan hit a parked sedan from behind. A 50-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Two boys, 8 and 9, were injured in the back seats.
In Brooklyn, at E 19 St and Avenue T, a driver in a sedan rear-ended a parked sedan. The parked car’s center back end was damaged. A 50-year-old woman driving the parked car was injured with a back injury. Two boys, 8 and 9, riding in back seats were also injured. According to the police report, one sedan was parked and sustained center back-end damage, and no contributing factors were recorded. The report lists the Toyota with one occupant and the Chrysler with three. The crash time was 5:33 p.m.
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Distracted driver rear-ends parked sedan; child injured▸Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
16
Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
14
Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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
Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
27
Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
16
Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
14
Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
16
Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
14
Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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
Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
14
Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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
Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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
Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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
Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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
Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
- We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
4
Two drivers collide on Ocean Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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
Aug 4 - Drivers of a van and a sedan collided southbound on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R. Three hurt: the 32-year-old driver, leg; two passengers, back and head. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a van and a driver in a sedan collided while heading south on Ocean Avenue at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Two passengers were also hurt: a 34-year-old man with back pain and a 35-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and were going straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. Damage was recorded to the left side of the van and the right front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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
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
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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 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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸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 - 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