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 3
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 3
▸ Whiplash 8
▸ Contusion/Bruise 15
▸ Abrasion 16
▸ Pain/Nausea 8
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.
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Queens Plaza, a pedestrian, and a bike roaring north
Long Island City-Hunters Point: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025
Just after midday on Oct 7, at 27 Street and Queens Plaza, a motorcyclist hit a person who was crossing with the signal. City data record aggressive driving and distraction by the rider; the pedestrian was taken from the intersection with an injury source.
The toll is local, and it does not stop
Since 2022, Long Island City–Hunters Point has logged 1,380 crashes, 3 deaths, and 590 injuries. That includes people walking, biking, and riding in cars source.
In this area, drivers injured 105 people walking and killed one. Drivers also injured 81 people on bikes. Two people using other motorized devices were killed source.
Crashes cluster at known corners. Jackson Avenue, Queens Boulevard, and Vernon Boulevard top the list for injuries and deaths source. Police reports in this area repeatedly cite driver inattention, failure to yield, and drivers blowing past traffic control source.
Deaths here peak around the evening rush. Two people died around 5 PM; another died before dawn source.
Corners that hide people
Queens Boulevard and Jackson Avenue each carry a death in recent years. Vernon Boulevard does too. Together, those three corridors account for dozens of injuries source.
At these intersections, sight lines vanish behind parked cars and turning drivers cut tight lines. The Council has a bill to clear the corners. “Universal daylighting and hardening at intersections will keep all New Yorkers safe whether they are driving, walking or biking,” Council Member Julie Won said of the proposal to ban parking near crosswalks source.
Speed and the repeat offender problem
Speed shows up in the worst outcomes. A 58‑year‑old man was killed at Jackson Avenue and 50 Avenue; the crash report lists unsafe speed by the driver source.
Albany is weighing a tool to stop the worst repeat violators. The Senate bill S 4045 and Assembly bill A 2299 would require speed‑limiting devices after a record of repeated violations Senate bill Assembly bill. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsored the Senate bill and voted yes in committee source. Assembly Member Claire Valdez co‑sponsored the Assembly bill source.
What leaders can do now
- Pass universal daylighting to clear sight lines at crosswalks along Queens Boulevard, Jackson Avenue, and Vernon Boulevard background.
- Install hardened turns and leading pedestrian intervals at the high‑injury junctions listed above source.
- Advance S 4045/A 2299 to rein in repeat speeders statewide Senate bill Assembly bill.
One person crossed with the light at Queens Plaza and still got hit. The fixes sit on the table. Use them. Then help push harder: Take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What area does this cover?
▸ How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
▸ Which intersections are the worst?
▸ Who are the local officials tied to fixes?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-15
- NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety, AMNY, Published 2025-08-03
- NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-30
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- File A 2299, Open States / NY Assembly, Published 2025-01-16
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Claire Valdez
District 37
Council Member Julie Won
District 26
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
District 59
Help Fix the Problem.
This address sits in
- Long Island City-Hunters Point
- Queens CB2
- Police Precinct 108
- Council District 26
- Assembly District 37
- Senate District 59
- Queens
Traffic Safety Timeline for Long Island City-Hunters Point
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Taxi driver hits stopped sedan on 44 Drive▸Oct 28 - Northbound taxi driver hit a stopped sedan on 44 Drive in Queens. A 26-year-old driver suffered chest injury and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience by both drivers.
In Queens, a taxi driver going north hit a sedan that was stopped in traffic at 11-05 44 Drive. The taxi driver was going straight ahead. The taxi driver’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left side. A 26-year-old male driver was injured, with chest pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, “Driver Inexperience” was recorded for both drivers.
28
Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged▸
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Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-10-28
27
Cyclist hurt at Vernon Blvd, 44 Ave▸Oct 27 - A 60-year-old woman riding north on Vernon Blvd at 44 Ave was injured at 11 a.m. She suffered fractures and dislocation. Police recorded alcohol involvement. No other vehicle listed.
On Vernon Blvd at 44 Ave in Queens, a 60-year-old bicyclist was injured at 11 a.m. She was riding north, going straight. She was conscious. She sustained fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was recorded as a contributing factor. The report also lists "Unspecified." No other vehicle was listed in the crash record. The report logs the bicyclist as the only person involved, the sole occupant, and notes no damage to the bike. Injury severity was coded as level 3.
18
Driver disregards signal, injures woman on Jackson Ave▸Oct 18 - A northbound Honda driver ignored a signal on Jackson Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in the intersection. She suffered arm injuries and internal trauma.
Police say a driver in a Honda sedan, heading north and going straight, hit a 44-year-old woman in the intersection at 23-08 Jackson Ave in Queens. She was injured, with arm wounds and internal trauma. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The point of impact was the center front, consistent with a straight-ahead move. The sedan carried one occupant. The crash happened at 23:33. No other contributing factors were listed.
7
Driver on motorcycle hits man at Queens Plaza▸Oct 7 - Northbound motorcycle driver hit a 46-year-old man crossing at 27 Street by Queens Plaza. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and driver distraction. The man suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious.
At 27 Street by Queens Plaza in Queens, the driver of a motorcycle traveling north and going straight hit a 46-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The man suffered a leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was reported to be going straight ahead before impact. The crash was logged at 4:43 p.m. on October 7, 2025. It occurred in the 108th Precinct area. No other vehicles were listed.
21
Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.▸
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Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run▸
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Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-20
18
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says▸
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Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-18
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
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
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Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
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Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
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MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
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Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
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Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
Oct 28 - Northbound taxi driver hit a stopped sedan on 44 Drive in Queens. A 26-year-old driver suffered chest injury and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience by both drivers.
In Queens, a taxi driver going north hit a sedan that was stopped in traffic at 11-05 44 Drive. The taxi driver was going straight ahead. The taxi driver’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left side. A 26-year-old male driver was injured, with chest pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, “Driver Inexperience” was recorded for both drivers.
28
Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged▸
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Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-10-28
27
Cyclist hurt at Vernon Blvd, 44 Ave▸Oct 27 - A 60-year-old woman riding north on Vernon Blvd at 44 Ave was injured at 11 a.m. She suffered fractures and dislocation. Police recorded alcohol involvement. No other vehicle listed.
On Vernon Blvd at 44 Ave in Queens, a 60-year-old bicyclist was injured at 11 a.m. She was riding north, going straight. She was conscious. She sustained fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was recorded as a contributing factor. The report also lists "Unspecified." No other vehicle was listed in the crash record. The report logs the bicyclist as the only person involved, the sole occupant, and notes no damage to the bike. Injury severity was coded as level 3.
18
Driver disregards signal, injures woman on Jackson Ave▸Oct 18 - A northbound Honda driver ignored a signal on Jackson Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in the intersection. She suffered arm injuries and internal trauma.
Police say a driver in a Honda sedan, heading north and going straight, hit a 44-year-old woman in the intersection at 23-08 Jackson Ave in Queens. She was injured, with arm wounds and internal trauma. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The point of impact was the center front, consistent with a straight-ahead move. The sedan carried one occupant. The crash happened at 23:33. No other contributing factors were listed.
7
Driver on motorcycle hits man at Queens Plaza▸Oct 7 - Northbound motorcycle driver hit a 46-year-old man crossing at 27 Street by Queens Plaza. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and driver distraction. The man suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious.
At 27 Street by Queens Plaza in Queens, the driver of a motorcycle traveling north and going straight hit a 46-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The man suffered a leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was reported to be going straight ahead before impact. The crash was logged at 4:43 p.m. on October 7, 2025. It occurred in the 108th Precinct area. No other vehicles were listed.
21
Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.▸
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Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run▸
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Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-20
18
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says▸
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Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-18
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
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
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Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
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Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
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MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
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Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-10-28
27
Cyclist hurt at Vernon Blvd, 44 Ave▸Oct 27 - A 60-year-old woman riding north on Vernon Blvd at 44 Ave was injured at 11 a.m. She suffered fractures and dislocation. Police recorded alcohol involvement. No other vehicle listed.
On Vernon Blvd at 44 Ave in Queens, a 60-year-old bicyclist was injured at 11 a.m. She was riding north, going straight. She was conscious. She sustained fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was recorded as a contributing factor. The report also lists "Unspecified." No other vehicle was listed in the crash record. The report logs the bicyclist as the only person involved, the sole occupant, and notes no damage to the bike. Injury severity was coded as level 3.
18
Driver disregards signal, injures woman on Jackson Ave▸Oct 18 - A northbound Honda driver ignored a signal on Jackson Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in the intersection. She suffered arm injuries and internal trauma.
Police say a driver in a Honda sedan, heading north and going straight, hit a 44-year-old woman in the intersection at 23-08 Jackson Ave in Queens. She was injured, with arm wounds and internal trauma. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The point of impact was the center front, consistent with a straight-ahead move. The sedan carried one occupant. The crash happened at 23:33. No other contributing factors were listed.
7
Driver on motorcycle hits man at Queens Plaza▸Oct 7 - Northbound motorcycle driver hit a 46-year-old man crossing at 27 Street by Queens Plaza. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and driver distraction. The man suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious.
At 27 Street by Queens Plaza in Queens, the driver of a motorcycle traveling north and going straight hit a 46-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The man suffered a leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was reported to be going straight ahead before impact. The crash was logged at 4:43 p.m. on October 7, 2025. It occurred in the 108th Precinct area. No other vehicles were listed.
21
Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.▸
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Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run▸
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Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-20
18
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says▸
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Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-18
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
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
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Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
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Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
Oct 27 - A 60-year-old woman riding north on Vernon Blvd at 44 Ave was injured at 11 a.m. She suffered fractures and dislocation. Police recorded alcohol involvement. No other vehicle listed.
On Vernon Blvd at 44 Ave in Queens, a 60-year-old bicyclist was injured at 11 a.m. She was riding north, going straight. She was conscious. She sustained fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was recorded as a contributing factor. The report also lists "Unspecified." No other vehicle was listed in the crash record. The report logs the bicyclist as the only person involved, the sole occupant, and notes no damage to the bike. Injury severity was coded as level 3.
18
Driver disregards signal, injures woman on Jackson Ave▸Oct 18 - A northbound Honda driver ignored a signal on Jackson Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in the intersection. She suffered arm injuries and internal trauma.
Police say a driver in a Honda sedan, heading north and going straight, hit a 44-year-old woman in the intersection at 23-08 Jackson Ave in Queens. She was injured, with arm wounds and internal trauma. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The point of impact was the center front, consistent with a straight-ahead move. The sedan carried one occupant. The crash happened at 23:33. No other contributing factors were listed.
7
Driver on motorcycle hits man at Queens Plaza▸Oct 7 - Northbound motorcycle driver hit a 46-year-old man crossing at 27 Street by Queens Plaza. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and driver distraction. The man suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious.
At 27 Street by Queens Plaza in Queens, the driver of a motorcycle traveling north and going straight hit a 46-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The man suffered a leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was reported to be going straight ahead before impact. The crash was logged at 4:43 p.m. on October 7, 2025. It occurred in the 108th Precinct area. No other vehicles were listed.
21
Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.▸
-
Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run▸
-
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-20
18
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says▸
-
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-18
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
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
-
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
-
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
Oct 18 - A northbound Honda driver ignored a signal on Jackson Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in the intersection. She suffered arm injuries and internal trauma.
Police say a driver in a Honda sedan, heading north and going straight, hit a 44-year-old woman in the intersection at 23-08 Jackson Ave in Queens. She was injured, with arm wounds and internal trauma. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The point of impact was the center front, consistent with a straight-ahead move. The sedan carried one occupant. The crash happened at 23:33. No other contributing factors were listed.
7
Driver on motorcycle hits man at Queens Plaza▸Oct 7 - Northbound motorcycle driver hit a 46-year-old man crossing at 27 Street by Queens Plaza. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and driver distraction. The man suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious.
At 27 Street by Queens Plaza in Queens, the driver of a motorcycle traveling north and going straight hit a 46-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The man suffered a leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was reported to be going straight ahead before impact. The crash was logged at 4:43 p.m. on October 7, 2025. It occurred in the 108th Precinct area. No other vehicles were listed.
21
Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.▸
-
Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run▸
-
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-20
18
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says▸
-
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-18
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
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
-
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
-
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
Oct 7 - Northbound motorcycle driver hit a 46-year-old man crossing at 27 Street by Queens Plaza. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and driver distraction. The man suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious.
At 27 Street by Queens Plaza in Queens, the driver of a motorcycle traveling north and going straight hit a 46-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The man suffered a leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was reported to be going straight ahead before impact. The crash was logged at 4:43 p.m. on October 7, 2025. It occurred in the 108th Precinct area. No other vehicles were listed.
21
Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.▸
-
Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run▸
-
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-20
18
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says▸
-
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-18
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
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
-
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
-
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A., NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-21
20
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run▸
-
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-20
18
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says▸
-
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-18
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
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
-
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
-
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run, ABC7, Published 2025-09-20
18
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says▸
-
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-18
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
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
-
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
-
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-18
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
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
-
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
-
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
-
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
-
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- 2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody▸
-
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
-
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
-
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network▸
-
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
-
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend, amny, Published 2025-09-01
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
-
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
- Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect, NY1, Published 2025-08-31
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger▸Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.
The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.
8
Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
- DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
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Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
"Critics, including Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Council Member Julie Won, argue the report is flawed and that daylighting is a proven, low-cost safety measure" -- Julie Won
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
- We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
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Distracted Driver Hits Two Near Court Square▸Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
Aug 5 - Driver going straight hit two people outside an intersection by 2 Court Sq. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked sedan was involved.
A driver going straight hit two pedestrians outside an intersection near 2 Court Sq in Queens. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man. Both were conscious. Both suffered leg injuries; the woman had a fracture. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two sedans. One sedan was parked and showed rear damage. The moving sedan had no listed damage. Police recorded driver inattention. No injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.