• Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-26

• Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection, ABC7, Published 2025-09-21

• Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20

Sep 16 - A driver in a Ford SUV, east on Astoria Boulevard, hit a 45-year-old man at 31 Street. Head wounds. Severe cuts. He stayed conscious.

A 2012 Ford SUV driver traveled east on Astoria Boulevard and hit a 45-year-old man at 31 Street in Queens. The crash happened at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe lacerations. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified and recorded no specific driver errors in the dataset.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

• Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16

• Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15

• 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13

Sep 12 - In Queens, the driver of a GMC SUV backed and hit an 89-year-old man near 25-23 31 Ave. Police recorded Backing Unsafely. The man suffered a head injury and was conscious.

An 89-year-old man was hit by a driver backing a 2010 GMC SUV near 25-23 31 Ave in Queens at 2:23 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2025. He sustained a head injury and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was backing and lists the point of impact at the center rear. The driver was licensed. The pedestrian location is recorded as not at an intersection and as emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The dataset lists unspecified outcomes for vehicle occupants and no vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years, with at least 400 per year on commercial blocks. The measure aims to make cycling more secure, cut sidewalk bike clutter, and boost safety in underserved neighborhoods.

Bill Int. 1375 (Int 1375-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #14435 filed 02/26/2025; event recorded 2025-09-10; effective date: immediately. Matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program." The bill requires DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year), with at least 400 annually on commercial blocks, post locations online, and file a one-time report within six years. Prime sponsors Gale A. Brewer, Tiffany Cabán (primary), Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Safety note: expanding 5,000 stations—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—will make cycling more convenient and secure, encourage mode shift and safety in numbers, and cut bike clutter and pedestrian conflicts.

• File Int 1375-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bike parking stations over five years. 1,000 a year. 400 on commercial blocks. It cuts sidewalk clutter, houses bikes off the curb, and strengthens safety for riders and pedestrians.

Int. No. 1375 is at SPONSORSHIP. Introduced 02/26/2025; event date 2025-09-10. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program," would require DOT to install at least 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year; at least 400 on commercial blocks), post locations online, and deliver a one-time report within six years. Tiffany Cabán is the primary sponsor; Lincoln Restler and Gale A. Brewer are co-sponsors. Safety analysts note that expanding secure, well-sited bike parking—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—supports mode shift, reduces sidewalk clutter from ad hoc parking, and improves end-of-trip safety; impact will be strongest if DOT prioritizes curb/roadway placement over sidewalks to protect pedestrian space.

• File Int 1375-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10

Sep 5 - Driver hit the back of a bike on 29 ST at 30 AVE. The rider, 29, was ejected and hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

At 19:51, a driver going straight hit the back of a bike on 29 ST at 30 AVE. The bike’s center rear was damaged; the other vehicle’s center front was damaged. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a lower-leg injury and a bruise but was conscious. According to the police report, “Following Too Closely” was recorded as a contributing factor. Both operators were listed as going straight before impact. The type of the other vehicle was not specified. The report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

• Zohran Mamdani vows to rescue street redesign DA says Adams adviser sidelined for bribes, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-25

Aug 21 - A GMC SUV driver turned left from Newtown Ave onto Crescent St and hit a southbound bicyclist. The 40-year-old woman was ejected and suffered back trauma and a contusion. Police cited failure to yield.

A GMC SUV driver made a left from Newtown Ave onto Crescent St and struck a southbound bicyclist who was traveling straight. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained back trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s left-side doors and the bicycle’s front end were damaged. The SUV driver was licensed. The record lists the bicyclist as conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 20 - The driver in an SUV made a left turn at 31 Street and Astoria Boulevard. The vehicle's center front end took the impact. The 61-year-old driver suffered a leg injury and a contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A 2022 Mercedes SUV, driven north, made a left turn at 31 Street and Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The vehicle's center front end took the impact. The driver, a 61-year-old woman and sole occupant, was injured — knee/lower leg/foot injury and a contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that as the driver error. The record lists no other contributing road-user factors. The vehicle showed center front-end damage and the driver was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 19 - Local officials backed DOT's protected bike lanes under the elevated 31st Street tracks. A New York State Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction that paused the plan. Leaders urged the city to move the separated lanes forward to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

Bill/file number: none. Status: press release; plan supported by local officials but temporarily blocked by a New York State Supreme Court temporary injunction. Committee: N/A. Key date: 2025-08-19 (press statement). The matter titled "Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria" urges DOT to install protected lanes beneath the elevated tracks. Council Member Tiffany Cabán and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas publicly backed the project. A state senator also expressed support (name withheld). Safety analysts note protected bike lanes under elevated tracks expand safe cycling infrastructure, reduce motor-vehicle-bicycle conflicts, and support mode shift to active travel; benefits depend on continuous, well-lit, accessible design to protect equity and nighttime safety.

• Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria, AMNY, Published 2025-08-19

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.

Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.

• File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.

Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.

• File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.

Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.

• File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 13 - A northbound taxi hit a man in the crosswalk at Broadway and 31st. Night street. Hard steel. Head bruise. He stayed conscious. The cab kept straight. The city bled another corner.

A taxi traveling north on 31st Street, going straight, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Broadway in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and “Crossing Against Signal.” The report lists driver factors as “Unspecified,” and the vehicle showed right-front bumper impact. No passenger injuries were reported; the 74-year-old male driver is listed as licensed. The data does not cite specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. It does, however, record the pedestrian signal status after noting no driver contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.

""called for a lower speed limit, more protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and the implementation of street safety plans."," -- Tiffany Cabán

Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

• UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12