Linden Boulevard Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Council moves to hit rogue vans hard. A checklist. Max fines for each breach. TLC, NYPD, DOT must act together. Crack down on illegal operators who imperil riders and people on the street. The bill sits in committee.

Int 1347-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to keep a compliance checklist. When officers stop an unlicensed van, they must check every rule and issue the maximum fine for each breach. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. Status: Committee. If enacted, it takes effect 120 days later. It targets illegal operators who put riders and bystanders at risk.

• File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.

Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.

• File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.

Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.

NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.

• Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane, NY1, Published 2025-08-11

A pickup truck backed unsafely into a parked sedan on Linden Boulevard. One driver suffered back injuries. Three others were involved. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause.

A pickup truck struck a parked sedan while backing up on Linden Boulevard in Queens. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Three other occupants were involved but not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' No other contributing factors were listed. The data shows the pickup was starting from parking when it hit the sedan. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in crowded city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.

• Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01

A sedan struck a standing scooter on Hannibal Street. The scooter driver suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles were parked before impact. No clear cause listed. Streets remain unforgiving.

A crash on Hannibal Street in Queens left a 45-year-old man, driving a standing scooter, with a fractured leg. According to the police report, a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision. The scooter driver was injured, suffering a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan’s left front bumper and the scooter’s center front end were damaged. The report does not specify further details about the crash circumstances or actions leading up to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Sayres Avenue. One rider, partially ejected, suffered a head injury. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal, flesh, and asphalt met at dusk in Queens.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sayres Avenue at 8 p.m. in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. The 26-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. The sedan driver, age 27, was not reported injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned in the report. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the danger of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A sedan hit a 17-year-old boy in Queens. The teen suffered abrasions. The car’s right front bumper took the blow. Police cite confusion in the street. The driver kept straight. The street stayed dangerous.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck him on 115 Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the teen was in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing other actions when the crash happened. The car, a 2008 Hyundai sedan, was traveling east and hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his entire body but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A sedan hit a cyclist on Linden Boulevard. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Both drivers were women, age eighteen. Police list no clear cause.

A sedan and a bicycle collided at Linden Boulevard and 195th Street in Queens. The cyclist, an eighteen-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. No specific driver errors are listed. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but only after stating all contributing factors are 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A sedan hit two young girls in Queens. Both suffered leg injuries. The crash happened away from an intersection. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for children.

Two girls, ages 7 and 12, were struck and injured by a sedan on Farmers Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, both children suffered abrasions and injuries to their lower legs and feet. The crash occurred away from an intersection while the girls were in the roadway. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk faced by young pedestrians on city streets, even when no specific violations are recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Two cars slammed together at 200 St and 118 Ave. Three women hurt, one with whiplash. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors. Unlicensed driver behind the SUV wheel.

A sedan and an SUV collided at 200 St and 118 Ave in Queens. Three women were injured, including a 61-year-old driver with whiplash and two passengers with neck and back pain. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred. The SUV was driven by an unlicensed man. Police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Sedans collided on 120th Avenue. One passenger suffered head injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed on 120th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, one passenger, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Three others, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the front of one sedan striking the back of the other. No other factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A 15-year-old boy fell from a 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The city mourns another young life lost to the subway’s hard edge.

According to amny (July 8, 2025), Carlos Oliver, 15, died after falling from atop a 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. Police found him on the tracks around 2:45 a.m. and he was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital. The article quotes NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow: “This was as avoidable as it is tragic.” The MTA has updated its “Ride Inside, Stay Alive” campaign, broadcasting warnings every 10 to 15 minutes along the 7 line. The incident highlights ongoing risks in the subway system and the need for effective deterrence and safety measures.

• Teen Dies Falling From 7 Train, amny, Published 2025-07-08

A sedan turning left on Farmers Blvd hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both women injured. Driver failed to yield. Distraction listed. Impact at right front bumper.

Two pedestrians, a 25-year-old woman and an infant, were struck and injured by a sedan while crossing with the signal at Farmers Blvd and 111 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrians with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians were conscious; one suffered arm injuries and pain, the other a head abrasion. The driver was not reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

City aims to carve bike lanes into 31st Street. Merchants fear lost access. Residents cite danger. DOT points to dozens hurt, two killed. The street stays deadly. The fight over space continues.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-05), the NYC Department of Transportation plans to narrow lanes and add bike paths on 31st Street in Astoria, Queens. The DOT cites 126 injured vehicle occupants, 33 injured pedestrians, 24 injured cyclists, and two deaths from 2020 to 2024, calling it 'one of the most dangerous streets in Queens.' Business owners warn the changes will block deliveries and threaten livelihoods. Residents worry about access and safety, especially for the elderly and students. The plan highlights the tension between street redesigns and the needs of vulnerable road users.

• City Bike Lane Plan Sparks Queens Clash, New York Post, Published 2025-07-05

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

A cyclist died on Astoria Boulevard. A fleeing driver struck her. She flew from her bike, hit a parked car, and never got up. Police stopped the chase. The driver kept going. The street stayed deadly.

According to the New York Post (published June 24, 2025), Bekim Fiseku, 53, was charged after fatally striking cyclist Amanda Servedio, 36, while fleeing a burglary in Queens. Surveillance video showed Servedio "went flying off her bicycle and slammed into a parked BMW while Fiseku sped off." Police ended their pursuit to help Servedio, who died at Elmhurst Hospital. Fiseku was on supervised release for a prior federal conviction at the time. The article highlights that Fiseku had three passengers and was fleeing police, raising questions about police pursuit protocols and the risks to vulnerable road users. The crash underscores ongoing dangers for cyclists on city streets.

• Cyclist Killed In Queens Hit-And-Run, New York Post, Published 2025-06-24

A sedan hit a nine-year-old boy crossing Linden Boulevard. The child suffered a leg injury and shock. Police cite confusion as a factor. The street remains dangerous for the young and unprotected.

A nine-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Linden Boulevard at Farmers Boulevard in Queens. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock, with minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was going straight ahead and was not injured. No other driver errors were cited in the report. The crash highlights the risks faced by children on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18