About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 1
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 18
▸ Contusion/Bruise 8
▸ Abrasion 7
▸ Pain/Nausea 6
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseNo More Waiting for Blood: Make Oakland Gardens Streets Safe Now
Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll in Plain Sight
In Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, the numbers do not scream. They whisper, steady and cold. No one has died in a crash here since 2022. But the pain is real. In the last twelve months, 62 people were injured in 124 crashes. Not one was called a “serious injury.” But a broken leg, a bruised chest, a life changed—these do not always show up in the numbers. NYC Open Data
Pedestrians are not spared. In February, a man crossing Bell Boulevard was struck by an SUV making a left turn. He went down at the intersection, his knee torn open. He survived. Others were not so lucky on nearby streets. A 12-year-old was hit crossing Union Turnpike last fall. The street does not care about age.
The Machines That Hit
Cars and SUVs do the most damage. In the last three years, not a single bike or motorcycle killed or seriously injured anyone here. But sedans, SUVs, and trucks keep hitting. A sedan rear-ends a truck on the expressway. An SUV clips a pedestrian at the curb. The pattern is old. The pain is fresh.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Local leaders talk about safety. The city boasts of new laws. Sammy’s Law lets New York lower speed limits to 20 mph. Cameras catch speeders day and night. But in Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, the pace of change is slow. The streets look the same. The crashes keep coming. No bold redesign. No flood of protected bike lanes.
The silence is loud. No public push from local council or board for more crosswalks, curb extensions, or protected space for people walking. No outcry after the child was hit. No plan to end the steady drip of injuries.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Lower the speed limit. Build real protection for people on foot and bike. Flood the council and the mayor’s office with calls. Demand action. Do not wait for the first death.
Citations
Other Representatives

District 24
185-06 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Room 716, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

District 23
73-03 Bell Boulevard, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
718-468-0137
250 Broadway, Suite 1868, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984

District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Help Fix the Problem.
This address sits in
- Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills
- Queens CB11
- Police Precinct 111
- Council District 23
- Assembly District 24
- Senate District 11
- Queens
Traffic Safety Timeline for Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills
26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says▸
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-09-26
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
-
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
-
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Left-turn crash injures three at Union Turnpike▸Sep 5 - Two sedan drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike. A 61-year-old passenger and both drivers were hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. One driver held only a permit and was turning left.
Two sedan drivers collided at Grand Central Parkway and Union Turnpike. One driver traveled east, going straight. The other was making a left turn. Impact was center front to center front. A 61-year-old front passenger had a shoulder injury with bleeding. A 39-year-old driver reported a leg fracture. A 23-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inexperience. One driver held only a permit. The report notes front-end impact and left-front damage on both vehicles. The record does not list charges. It does list speed and inexperience as contributing factors.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - 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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
- Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-26
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
-
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
-
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
-
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Left-turn crash injures three at Union Turnpike▸Sep 5 - Two sedan drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike. A 61-year-old passenger and both drivers were hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. One driver held only a permit and was turning left.
Two sedan drivers collided at Grand Central Parkway and Union Turnpike. One driver traveled east, going straight. The other was making a left turn. Impact was center front to center front. A 61-year-old front passenger had a shoulder injury with bleeding. A 39-year-old driver reported a leg fracture. A 23-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inexperience. One driver held only a permit. The report notes front-end impact and left-front damage on both vehicles. The record does not list charges. It does list speed and inexperience as contributing factors.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - 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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
- Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection, ABC7, Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
-
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
-
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Left-turn crash injures three at Union Turnpike▸Sep 5 - Two sedan drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike. A 61-year-old passenger and both drivers were hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. One driver held only a permit and was turning left.
Two sedan drivers collided at Grand Central Parkway and Union Turnpike. One driver traveled east, going straight. The other was making a left turn. Impact was center front to center front. A 61-year-old front passenger had a shoulder injury with bleeding. A 39-year-old driver reported a leg fracture. A 23-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inexperience. One driver held only a permit. The report notes front-end impact and left-front damage on both vehicles. The record does not list charges. It does list speed and inexperience as contributing factors.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - 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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
- Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Left-turn crash injures three at Union Turnpike▸Sep 5 - Two sedan drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike. A 61-year-old passenger and both drivers were hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. One driver held only a permit and was turning left.
Two sedan drivers collided at Grand Central Parkway and Union Turnpike. One driver traveled east, going straight. The other was making a left turn. Impact was center front to center front. A 61-year-old front passenger had a shoulder injury with bleeding. A 39-year-old driver reported a leg fracture. A 23-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inexperience. One driver held only a permit. The report notes front-end impact and left-front damage on both vehicles. The record does not list charges. It does list speed and inexperience as contributing factors.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - 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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Left-turn crash injures three at Union Turnpike▸Sep 5 - Two sedan drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike. A 61-year-old passenger and both drivers were hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. One driver held only a permit and was turning left.
Two sedan drivers collided at Grand Central Parkway and Union Turnpike. One driver traveled east, going straight. The other was making a left turn. Impact was center front to center front. A 61-year-old front passenger had a shoulder injury with bleeding. A 39-year-old driver reported a leg fracture. A 23-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inexperience. One driver held only a permit. The report notes front-end impact and left-front damage on both vehicles. The record does not list charges. It does list speed and inexperience as contributing factors.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - 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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
- Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Left-turn crash injures three at Union Turnpike▸Sep 5 - Two sedan drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike. A 61-year-old passenger and both drivers were hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. One driver held only a permit and was turning left.
Two sedan drivers collided at Grand Central Parkway and Union Turnpike. One driver traveled east, going straight. The other was making a left turn. Impact was center front to center front. A 61-year-old front passenger had a shoulder injury with bleeding. A 39-year-old driver reported a leg fracture. A 23-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inexperience. One driver held only a permit. The report notes front-end impact and left-front damage on both vehicles. The record does not list charges. It does list speed and inexperience as contributing factors.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - 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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
5
Left-turn crash injures three at Union Turnpike▸Sep 5 - Two sedan drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike. A 61-year-old passenger and both drivers were hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. One driver held only a permit and was turning left.
Two sedan drivers collided at Grand Central Parkway and Union Turnpike. One driver traveled east, going straight. The other was making a left turn. Impact was center front to center front. A 61-year-old front passenger had a shoulder injury with bleeding. A 39-year-old driver reported a leg fracture. A 23-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inexperience. One driver held only a permit. The report notes front-end impact and left-front damage on both vehicles. The record does not list charges. It does list speed and inexperience as contributing factors.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - 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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Sep 5 - Two sedan drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike. A 61-year-old passenger and both drivers were hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. One driver held only a permit and was turning left.
Two sedan drivers collided at Grand Central Parkway and Union Turnpike. One driver traveled east, going straight. The other was making a left turn. Impact was center front to center front. A 61-year-old front passenger had a shoulder injury with bleeding. A 39-year-old driver reported a leg fracture. A 23-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inexperience. One driver held only a permit. The report notes front-end impact and left-front damage on both vehicles. The record does not list charges. It does list speed and inexperience as contributing factors.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - 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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - 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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Aug 11 - 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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
- NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
- Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31
30
Two Drivers Collide Head‑On, Five Injured▸Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Jul 30 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were injured. Police cited alcohol involvement. Front ends crushed. Passengers and drivers suffered bruises and fractures.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of an SUV collided head-on on 73 Ave in Queens. Five people were hurt, including two drivers and three passengers. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Police listed the point of impact as center front end on both vehicles and recorded 'Alcohol Involvement' in the crash file. Injuries reported ranged from contusions to fractures, and the report notes occupants aged roughly 13 to 26 among the injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the police summaries. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Jul 14 - 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
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Jul 14 - 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
12
SUV Turns Into Motorcycle on 73rd Avenue▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'
Jul 12 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. One rider suffered a fractured leg. Metal and bone broke on Queens asphalt. No driver errors listed. Police report leaves cause blank.
A station wagon SUV turned left on 73rd Avenue at 214th Street and collided with a motorcycle going straight. According to the police report, the motorcycle's driver suffered a fractured leg. The SUV and motorcycle both sustained front-end damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify any helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'