Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bayside?

Bayside Bleeds While Leaders Stall—How Many More Lives?
Bayside: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025
Another Year, Another Toll
In Bayside, the numbers do not lie. Four dead. Seven seriously hurt. Over 1,100 crashes since 2022. The bodies are not numbers. They are neighbors, parents, children. Last month, a 74-year-old man was killed crossing Northern Boulevard. The SUV kept going straight. He did not. NYC Open Data
Just months before, a 65-year-old man was crushed on the Long Island Expressway. He was not in the roadway. Still, the trucks found him. NYC Open Data
The violence is steady. The pain is quiet.
Who Pays the Price
Pedestrians and older adults take the brunt. In the last year alone, two people over 65 killed, one under 18 lost, four left with life-changing wounds. The streets do not forgive age or caution. SUVs and cars do most of the damage—74 pedestrian injuries and deaths from cars and SUVs, four from trucks and buses, two from bikes. NYC Open Data
A mother’s words echo after her daughter’s death: “I wish they would never have given him that car. I wish they would never think about giving him that car—because if they didn’t give him that car, my daughter would still be here right now.” Keisha Francis, Gothamist
What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done
Senator John Liu voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed-limiting devices. Stop Super Speeders Act He also backed the extension of school speed zones. school speed zones Council Member Vickie Paladino cheered new car-free school streets at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up and play. car-free school streets
But the carnage continues. One law, one ribbon-cutting, does not end the blood on the asphalt.
The Call
This is not fate. It is policy. Every crash is a choice made upstream. Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat offenders. Demand streets where children and elders can walk without fear.
Do not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Bayside sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Bayside?
▸ Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many people have died or been seriously injured in Bayside since 2022?
▸ What recent steps have local leaders taken for traffic safety?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
- Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-29
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
- Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31
- Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-18
- Bus Advocates Renew Push For Flatbush Avenue Bus Lane Despite Mayor’s Lack of Support, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-10
- City Officials Demand Congestion Pricing Despite Eric Adams’s Deference to Hochul, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-06
Other Representatives

District 26
213-33 39th Ave., Suite 238, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 422, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

District 19
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250

District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bayside
Int 1362-2025Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1362-2025Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bike Benchmarks▸Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1362-2025Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bike Benchmarks▸Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1362-2025Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
Liu Criticizes Federal Funding Cut Undermining Flood Protection▸Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
Braunstein Opposes Creedmoor Density Cuts Hurting Safety▸Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Int 1362-2025Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bike Benchmarks▸Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1362-2025Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bike Benchmarks▸Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1362-2025Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
Liu Criticizes Federal Funding Cut Undermining Flood Protection▸Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
Braunstein Opposes Creedmoor Density Cuts Hurting Safety▸Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Int 1362-2025Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bike Benchmarks▸Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Int 1362-2025Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
Liu Criticizes Federal Funding Cut Undermining Flood Protection▸Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
Braunstein Opposes Creedmoor Density Cuts Hurting Safety▸Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Int 1362-2025Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
Liu Criticizes Federal Funding Cut Undermining Flood Protection▸Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
Braunstein Opposes Creedmoor Density Cuts Hurting Safety▸Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
Liu Criticizes Federal Funding Cut Undermining Flood Protection▸Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
Braunstein Opposes Creedmoor Density Cuts Hurting Safety▸Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
Liu Criticizes Federal Funding Cut Undermining Flood Protection▸Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
Braunstein Opposes Creedmoor Density Cuts Hurting Safety▸Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
Liu Criticizes Federal Funding Cut Undermining Flood Protection▸Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
Braunstein Opposes Creedmoor Density Cuts Hurting Safety▸Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
- Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane, NY1, Published 2025-08-11
Liu Criticizes Federal Funding Cut Undermining Flood Protection▸Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
Braunstein Opposes Creedmoor Density Cuts Hurting Safety▸Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
- Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
Braunstein Opposes Creedmoor Density Cuts Hurting Safety▸Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.
On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.
- NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
Distracted Drivers Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Two cars crashed at Northern Blvd and 223 St. Both drivers distracted. One driver injured. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Northern Blvd and 223 St in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, one of the drivers, injured and in shock. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles suffered damage. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
John Liu Endorses Safety Boosting 14th Street Redesign Plan▸City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
- Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Opposes Bus Lane Restrictions Supports Ambulette Double Parking▸Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Lee Supports Harmful Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption Bill▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 48 Avenue in Queens▸An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
An SUV hit a woman crossing 48 Avenue. She suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight. The street became a danger zone.
A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 48 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west, with 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Driver error is highlighted by the obstructed view. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Aggressive Driving Hits Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.
Sedans clashed on Northern Blvd. A pedestrian, 33, struck and hurt. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. Shock and bleeding on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Northern Blvd at 223 St in Queens left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured, suffering shock and bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, two sedans were involved. Officers list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when struck. Occupants in the vehicles also reported injuries. The report highlights driver aggression and distraction as key failures in this crash.